DJ PRODUCER/GRAMMY NOMINEE RALPHI ROSARIO
Because of his love for music and his need to share it with others, Ralphi Rosario began spinning records for friends at many events during the early 80’s. Almost a quarter of a century later, he still spins for legions of fans globally. Including London, Spain, Brazil, Canada, and others. His talent as a DJ for the dance floor is undeniable. Shortly after his start as a DJ, Ralphi created dance/house music history as a member of the world-renowned Chicago HOT MIX FIVE at the age of only 15 yrs old. The HOT MIX FIVE has received legendary status, world-wide. Radio Station WBMX was on its way to giving birth to the House music pioneers of Chicago. Ralphi became one of them. He delivered his DJ magic over the FM airwaves for over a decade from 1980-1994. He eventually crossed over to creating original work/production and began building an amazing remix/production career. Many believe legendary status was achieved when Ralphi’s “You Used to Hold Me” became an overnight house music classic. His other successes came in the forms of the Latin infused “Brinca” and the monster crossover “Take Me Up” with vocalist sensation and longtime friend Donna Blakely. “Take me up” reached number 1 European status, remaining in the number 1 spot in 1998 for 2 solid weeks. In 2000, “Don’t You Want My Love” with Debbie Jacobs, (collaborating as Rosabel) and the popular “CHA CHA HEELS” by Rosabel Featuring Jeanie Tracy. Both were featured on HBO’s ‘Sex and the City’, Showtime’s ‘Queer as Folk’ & the tv hit show ‘Do you think you can dance’. Majority of Ralphi’s work has proven to be hugely successful. To this day, he maintains a DJ residency in his hometown Chicago. He was also honored and recognized with his own dedicated street sign, Ralphi “The Razz” Rosario Way on September 14, 2019. He was also honored with an amazing Mural by Chicago artist John Vergara, ironically again on September 14, this time in 2024. Once again cementing his legendary status. Not resting on his laurels, Ralphi Rosario has never stopped creating music for the masses. Besides a string of his own legendary works, Ralphi has worked/remixed countless mega pop stars. Including Beyoncé, The Pussycat Dolls, Kylie Minogue, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Rihanna, Depeche Mode, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, Ricky Martin, Kelly Rowland, & Donna Summer. Most recently, he completed work for UK Sensation Goldfrapp & Grammy Nominee Katy Perry. That’s just skimming the surface of his remix credits. In 2012 He received a Grammy Nomination for his work as Rosabel with his long-time production partner DJ Abel Aguilera (As his Rosabel Moniker). The song was Rihanna’s “Only girl (in the world). Ralphi Rosario & Long time co-producer Craig J. Snider also contributed musical spots for the HBO Series “SEX AND THE CITY” All 6 seasons while the show was in full operation. His music production & credits go well beyond the calling of the DJ and dance floor. Ralphi Rosario’s career is chockfull of creativity and major accomplishment. There is no question to his many Global fans, colleagues, and friends in the music industry that he is in fact, a mega-producer, Grammy Nominee and a full on Electronic and Dance Music Legend.