About DJ 23

        Ralph Russell, an Atlanta native, is a music connoisseur and has blossomed into one of the most profound disc jockeys & producers in the city of Atlanta. Russell acquired an interest in becoming a DJ when he was in fifth grade when he noticed that the music at his favorite hangout spot, Cascade Skating Rink in Atlanta, had the power to influence energy and a sense of entertainment for the audience.

        “The summer as I transitioned from fifth grade to sixth grade, I informed my parents that I had strong aspirations in becoming a DJ, so my father supported me by purchasing my first turntable.  Ever since then I have been facilitating my own gigs, promoting my brand which is DJ 23, while trying to get recognized throughout the city of Atlanta,” Russell said.

        While attending Westlake High School, Russell began to gain more recognition throughout the local area and metro Atlanta as a versatile DJ. He was the DJ for the home basketball games, pep rallies; as well as all other extracurricular school events, while performing at different venues.

Russell is a graduate of Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. He studied music industry and played trumpet in the FAMU Marching 100 band. He even wrote commercial scripts and hosted his own radio show for FAMU's on campus radio station "WANM 90.5 The Flava Station." Russell expanded his brand by starting his own promotion team named DJ 23 Movez, which has helped support his event planning from Atlanta to Tallahassee. In addition, he served as the DJ for many different organizations on campus and was the opening DJ for Rich Homie Quan at The Moon (Tallhassee, FL).

        Russell currently has a residency DJ position at Sparkles Skating Rink in Smyrna, Georgia. Russell has hosted events at other rinks/venues in the metro Atlanta area including Cascade Skating Rink (Atlanta, GA), Skate Towne (Atlanta, GA), Stone Mountain Skates (Stone Mountain, GA), and Skate Zone (Morrow, Ga). Russell also is the CEO of the 23 Factory, and spends time engineering and producing for artists in the studio. He has produced for a few rising Atlanta artists such as Anti Da Menace, Wee2Hard & Quez4real just to name a few.