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Ralphie Cardona

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Dad to 3 Hubby to @audrey_ny
45 Vinyl addict • DJ • Stage 3 Colon Cancer Survivor 🇵🇷
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🎧🔥 QUESTION OF THE DAY 🔥🎧

DJs… WHO ARE YOUR TOP 5 BLEND DJs OF ALL TIME?

We’re talking about the DJs who can take two or more records and make them sound like they were meant to be together. 🔥🎶

The timing.
The song selection.
The doubles.
The creativity.
The transitions.
The ability to keep the crowd moving while making it sound effortless.

From the OGs to the new school—who do you believe mastered the art of blending?

🥇 #1
🥈 #2
🥉 #3
4️⃣ #4
5️⃣ #5

👇 DROP YOUR TOP 5 IN THE COMMENTS!

And don’t just name them—tell us what makes their blending stand out.

🔥 COMMENT • DEBATE • SHARE

Tag a DJ who knows how to BLEND! 🎧

🎙️ RESPECT THE DJ’S PODCAST
Real DJs. Real conversations. Real DJ culture.

RESPECT THE CULTURE. SUPPORT THE DJ.

RespectTheDJs RespectTheDJsPodcast QuestionOfTheDay BlendDJ BlendDJs DJCulture DJLife DJSkills Turntablist DJMixing DJCommunity DJsOfInstagram OldSchoolDJ OGDJ OpenFormatDJ ClubDJ VinylDJ DJHistory SupportTheDJ

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This really hurts bad !!! You accomplished so much over the years and people didn't understand..The arguments we had was monumental 🤣🤣🤣 - When you got married to Becky, you was so happy & i could see the change in you back then..When Mac called me today and told me what happened it hit me like when my mom passed i couldn't talk or think for about a hour !! I always respected what you did over the years with the mixtapes, radio shows - basically everything you touched was something different..You started trends and people followed whether they knew it or not..You always stayed the same and thats what made you different whether you felt it or not !! SIP ALWAYS my brother THE LEGENDARY SHOWTIME aka UNCLE SHOW aka BENJAMIN GRIMM I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU...

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VINYL COLLECTORS & DJs YOU WALK INTO A RECORD STORE WITH $100. WHAT’S YOUR FIRST MOVE? 👀

No overthinking it.
You walk through the door, you’ve got $100 to spend on vinyl records, and instinct takes over.

Where are you going FIRST?

1️⃣ New Arrivals — you need to know what just came in. 2️⃣ 45s First — little records, big priorities. 3️⃣ Dollar Bins — because real crate diggers know the gems aren’t always sitting on the wall. 4️⃣ Soul & Funk — groove, melody and records that never leave the bag. 5️⃣ Hip-Hop — beats, breaks, samples and history. 6️⃣ Ask What Came In Today — because sometimes the best record in the store hasn’t even hit the floor yet.

Every record collector, vinyl DJ and crate digger has a routine.
And the funny part is… your first move probably says a lot about the kind of collector you are. 😂

👇 DROP YOUR NUMBER IN THE COMMENTS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6.

Then tell me this:

What’s the ONE record you’re hoping to find when you walk into a record store?

I want to see what the vinyl community is hunting for right now.

📌 SAVE this for your next record-store trip.
 ↗️ SHARE it with the friend you always go crate digging with.
 👥 TAG the person who would blow the entire $100 in the first 10 minutes. 😂

No wrong answer. Just your instinct.

DJ KERED
#VinylRecords #RecordCollector #CrateDigging #VinylDJ #45RPM

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The wait is finally over...

I’ve been wanting to build something special for my @reloopdj 7 turntables, and I’m honestly excited about how these turned out.

Every DJ knows your gear deserves more than just protection—it should reflect your style before you even plug in.

These custom RahduDidIt Reloop 7 cases measure 7.5” x 16.5” x 13.5” and are built to travel.

• Heavy-duty corner protectors
• Thick cushioning on every side
• Detachable lid for quick setup
• Hand-stitched leather handles
• Two clasp options (butterfly or standard)
• Custom interiors designed to protect while looking clean

I experimented with two different base materials:
🔹 A rugged denim base built to take years of gigs.
🔹 A blue leather base that brings a premium finish while staying road-ready.

Function is everything...but style matters too.

Looking at these makes me feel like grabbing my records and going to destroy a DJ set.

Everything I make is one-of-one and handcrafted with vinyl culture in mind.

Would you rock the denim or the leather?

Commissions are open.

#RahduDidIt #Reloop7 #DJLife #VinylDJ #custombuilt

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I used to fear the worst-case scenario. Until I lived it. 👋🏾

But looking back, hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to my mindset. 💭

The view from the bottom isn't the end—it’s the foundation. 👀

When you lose everything, you also lose the fear of losing. The pressure is off. The expectations are gone. All that’s left is a blank canvas and the raw power of your own resilience. 💪🏽

If you’re at rock bottom right now, remember: you are officially dangerous. Why? Because a person with nothing left to lose is entirely unstoppable.

The only direction left to look is up. 🚀

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DJ Soul Master Chef: Quiet Storm Classics Mini Set#4

#djsoulmasterchef #QuietStorm #oldschoolclassics #livevideo

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DJ Soul Master Chef: Quiet Storm Classics Mini Set#3.5

#djsoulmasterchef #QuietStorm #oldschoolclassics #livevideo

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For the first time in my life I woke up on a day where by its end the New York Knicks can be Champions.

Let that sink in Knicks fans.

What a time to be alive. #LetsGoKnicks #knickstape #packemup #closeoutgame

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Spent some time in here getting it the way I want it. Constant struggle when you dealing with vinyl but it’s worth every second. Been in these crates….. Respectfully.
#45bandits #InTheseCrates #90shiphopraisedme

Got to get back to some of these 12 inch spins. Been to caught up with the 45s to let these other crates breathe….

Stay ready so you don’t need to get ready…

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Some of these boxes never even make it to the timeline.

The upcycled Adidas/Isley Bros build sold while it was still being created, before I could even officially post it. That kind of support means everything and it keeps pushing me to create pieces that feel just as special as the records they hold.

These larger RahduDidIt boxes are built for collectors who want something personal, functional, and impossible to ignore. Handmade from wood and designed one at a time, every build has its own identity. No templates. No mass production. Just my ideas, music culture, and attention to detail.

These are made for music lovers who understand that vinyl collecting is more than storage. It’s lifestyle, art, and expression.

If you’ve been thinking about getting a custom box made for your collection, now is the time to lock in a commission. Once these pieces are gone, they’re gone.

DM to discuss custom builds, colors, themes, and sizes.

#RahduDidIt
#VinylCollector
#CustomMade
#RecordCollector
#VinylCommunity

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May 12th Dj Threat 25th year in Heaven 🙏🏽
#turntableassassins #heavyhitters #djthreat

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#WorkInProgress I got this print as a graphic tee back in ‘96. Thirty years later it no longer fits me 🤦🏽‍♂️ I always loved the play on words and with the recent release of @djkocoakashimokita @mrbongoworldwide Cuban box set I decided to lift the print and use it for a 45 box. This one’s a double box w/red interior and will have a red handle. Holla at me before it’s out the door! 📻 Ricardo Eddy Martinez- La 132

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