Ralphi Rosario | |
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 Rosario at Ministry of Sound 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Rosabel |
| Origin | Chicago,Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Carrillo Music |
| Website | ralphirosario |
Ralphi Rosario is an Americanhouse musician and founding member of the influential Chicago DJ groupHot Mix 5.
WhenHot Mix 5 was formed in 1981 on radio station WBMX (nowWVAZ), Rosario, the youngest member of the group, was still in high school. The Hot Mix 5 went on to become one of the leading forces in the early Chicagohouse music scene.
Like other members of the group, Rosario eventually branched out into music production and remixing. His first release, made in collaboration with Vince Lawrence, was "Sample That!" in 1986 under the name Bang Orchestra. In 1987, his collaboration withXaviera Gold, "You Used to Hold Me", became a big hit for Rosario that was subsequently remixed and re-released several times.
Rosario continues to work as a DJ and remixer and has released several albums. He has remixed tracks by artists includingINXS,the Shamen,Jomanda,Culture Beat,Gloria Estefan,Mylène Farmer,Deee-Lite,Pet Shop Boys,Madonna,Kylie Minogue,Giorgio Moroder,Michael Bublé,Mariah Carey,Ricky Martin,Kelly Clarkson,Pussycat Dolls,Goldfrapp,Rihanna,Taio Cruz,Katy Perry, andBeyoncé.On December 1, 2011, it was announced that Rosario, with producing partner Abel Aguilera, received a 2012 Grammy nomination for the Rosabel Club Mix of the Rihanna track "Only Girl (In the World)".
In 2015, his single featuringJulissa Veloz, "La Jungla", gained many positive reviews.[1]
In 2016, his collaboration with Abel Aguilera under theirRosabel alias, gave Rosario anotherBillboard Dance Chart #1 single with "Livin' for Your Love (Your Love)" (Carrillo Music). This is his sixth #1 single with Aguilera under Rosabel and features the vocals of singerJeanie Tracy.[2]
In December 2016, Rosario notched his second soloBillboard Dance Chart #1 single for "Button Pusha" which features the vocals of Aneeta Beat. "Button Pusha" is the third charting hit from Rosario's2 Sides to the Story album. The others charting singles include "La Jungla" featuringJulissa Veloz.[3] and "F*ck Your Boyfriend" featuringFrancesca Catalano[4]
In May 2017, his latest collaboration with Abel Aguilera under their Rosabel alias, garnered Rosario anotherBillboard Dance Chart #1 single with "Anthem of House". This is his seventh #1 single with Aguilera under Rosabel and features the vocals of singerTerri Bjerre.[5]
In 2019, Rosario with Abel Aguilera announced their first ever studio album under theirRosabel alias. The duo named the projectThe Album.[6]Rosabel's 14 song album featured singersJeanie Tracy,Terri Bjerre and Tamara Wallace. Rosario and Aguilera worked once again withRod Carrillo atCarrillo Music to overseeThe Album, and shortly afterRosabel announced a tour in support for their new music.The Album was released on April 26, 2019.[7]
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