DJ Ready Red was an original member of the Geto Boys. He left the group before My Minds Playin Tricks On Me so he's not on that infamous album cover.
I knew him personally, well kinda. He used to dialogue on the oldschoolhiphop.com message board in the early/mid 00s. I spent countless hours online at that message board and ReadyRed was a member and he would make posts daily.
From what I understand, he was from Trenton, NJ. He was the DJ at the local rollerskating rink in the mid 80s. Being from the Tri-State area he knew about the Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilations and beats like Funky Drummer, Impeach The President, Substitution, Apache, Nautilus, etc. So when he moved down to Texas he was the only DJ that had those records. He would DJ rap battles and open mic nights in Texas. Eventually he hooked up with The Geto Boys. They made a few personnel changes and Ready Red had a crack cocaine problem so he was basically voted out of the group and replaced.
In any case, He was an original member of The Geto Boys. Here's a picture of what I believe to be the original group. Ready Red is on the right standing next to Bushwick Bill.
On August 24th, the world lost a pioneer and a legend in the Hip Hop community. Collins "DJ Ready Red" was not only one of the greatest to ever do it, he was an awesome brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Red was truly a humble person, hard working, a man of faith and he truly appreciated his fans and peers that continued to love and support him.
He loved people and always found ways to lend a helping hand. Full of life, love, and laughter, he loved his family and made sure we knew it.
So many have reached out and asked how they can help and where they can give, so my prayer is by creating this for gofundme, I will be able to give him the proper home going he deserves as well as truly honor him for who he was and the contributions he has given. Prior to his passing, my brother had two t-shirts created that we have available as well.
On behalf of my family, I sincerely express my heartfelt thanks to all of you in the Hip Hop community that has loved on my family with your prayers and condolences. We thank you for supporting and loving our brother and for helping us to truly honor his life and legacy.
https://www.gofundme.com/a-legacy-for-dj-ready-red
I knew him personally, well kinda. He used to dialogue on the oldschoolhiphop.com message board in the early/mid 00s. I spent countless hours online at that message board and ReadyRed was a member and he would make posts daily.
From what I understand, he was from Trenton, NJ. He was the DJ at the local rollerskating rink in the mid 80s. Being from the Tri-State area he knew about the Ultimate Breaks and Beats compilations and beats like Funky Drummer, Impeach The President, Substitution, Apache, Nautilus, etc. So when he moved down to Texas he was the only DJ that had those records. He would DJ rap battles and open mic nights in Texas. Eventually he hooked up with The Geto Boys. They made a few personnel changes and Ready Red had a crack cocaine problem so he was basically voted out of the group and replaced.
In any case, He was an original member of The Geto Boys. Here's a picture of what I believe to be the original group. Ready Red is on the right standing next to Bushwick Bill.
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On August 24th, the world lost a pioneer and a legend in the Hip Hop community. Collins "DJ Ready Red" was not only one of the greatest to ever do it, he was an awesome brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. Red was truly a humble person, hard working, a man of faith and he truly appreciated his fans and peers that continued to love and support him.
He loved people and always found ways to lend a helping hand. Full of life, love, and laughter, he loved his family and made sure we knew it.
So many have reached out and asked how they can help and where they can give, so my prayer is by creating this for gofundme, I will be able to give him the proper home going he deserves as well as truly honor him for who he was and the contributions he has given. Prior to his passing, my brother had two t-shirts created that we have available as well.
On behalf of my family, I sincerely express my heartfelt thanks to all of you in the Hip Hop community that has loved on my family with your prayers and condolences. We thank you for supporting and loving our brother and for helping us to truly honor his life and legacy.
https://www.gofundme.com/a-legacy-for-dj-ready-red
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