The Unknown DJ
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| Birth name | Andre Manuel |
| Origin | Compton, California, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, Electro |
| Years active | 1986-present |
| Label(s) | Orpheus |
| Associated acts | Compton's Most Wanted MC Eiht |
The Unknown DJ, born Andre Manuel, is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip-hop. He first started produced electro-hop tracks that came out under his own name, the most popular probably being "Beatronic", "808 Beats" and "Let's Jam". He also produced several tracks for Ice-T, among them his first gangsta rap recording, "6 In the Morning" (1986). The Unknown DJ continued as a producer for MC Eiht's crew Compton's Most Wanted. He also produced music for artists such as A.L.T., Brownside, N.W.A., Bobby Jimmy, and King Tee.
