Profile: Rosabel

Sun. February 1, 2004 12:00 AM by ChicagoPride.com News Staff

Rosabel = Ralphi Rosario & Abel Because of his love for music and his need to share it with others, Ralphi Rosario began spinning records for friends at house and school parties in the late 70's. Almost a quarter of a century later, he still spins for legions of friends at massive gatherings around the globe. Shortly after his start as a DJ, Ralphi created dance/house music history as a member of the world renowned Chicago "Hot Mix Five" delivering his mix magic to the masses over the airwaves for nearly a decade. Add to this his production work and remixing talents and the music industry has a recipe for a legend in the making. Many believe legend status was achieved when Ralphi's "You Used to Hold Me" mega hit became an overnight club classic. Ralphi Rosario has worked and helped design his own production/remix team Rosabel, with long time friend DJ Abel. Some of Ralphi's favorite projects have also been big dance floor hits, such as the Latin infused "Brinca" and the monster crossover "Take Me Up" with vocalist sensation and longtime friend Donna Blakely. More recently "Don't You Want My Love" by Debbie Jacobs, (collaborating once more with DJ Abel ) and "The Power" by Rosabel Featuring Jeanie Tracey, were both heard on HBO's Sex and the City and Showtime's Queer as Folk. Ralphi's career is chockfull of creativity and accomplishment. There is no question to his many devoted fans, colleagues, and friends in the music industry that he is in fact, a dance/house music legend.




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