DJ BABE, whose real name is Ronier Golightly, was born in 1972 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and displayed an early passion for music. Starting in the second grade, he took guitar lessons, impressing adults with his musical knowledge and songwriting abilities. His journey into the hip-hop scene began in 1982 when he engaged in breakdancing at various parties and skating rinks.

A pivotal moment came in 1984 when DJ BABE met several cast members of the hip-hop film “Rappin.” This encounter sparked his interest in DJing, leading to a Christmas gift of his first turntables, which set him on his current path.

After graduating from Henry Ford High School in 1990, DJ BABE enrolled in the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, aiming to become a radio DJ. His training encompassed both radio and television production, and he later applied these skills at various video production companies, working on-air and behind the scenes. In 1995, he began producing music, creating tracks for artist Phil Da Phunk, and formed the rap collective The Teamstaz with Cobb.

The year 1997 marked DJ BABE's entry into the mixtape scene, where he released several best-selling titles. Over the following two years, he gained significant recognition with the release of two successful CDs: “The 45 Speed Mix” and “Sex World – The Soundtrack,” the latter coinciding with an underground film. In 1998, he transitioned into the business side of the music industry as an intern at Arista Records, a position that lasted two years and allowed him to build relationships with key industry figures and establish connections with radio and retailers in Detroit.

In 2000, DJ BABE began his career as an on-air mixshow DJ with WJLB in Detroit. His participation in various music industry conventions facilitated important networking opportunities. By 2001, he entered the syndicated mixshow arena with a program airing on WJMR in Clarksville, Tennessee. Additionally, he, along with Faybah Entertainment, organized “Industry Nights” parties in downtown Detroit, providing a platform for record labels and clothing companies to showcase their latest releases. These events eventually settled into a weekly occurrence at Marilyn’s On Monroe in Detroit.

DJ BABE also hosted the weekly video show “Jam It Or Slam It,” broadcast on numerous cable stations throughout the metro Detroit area. He became a member of the Tech.Nitions, a well-known DJ crew featuring prominent radio personalities across the U.S., as well as The 1200 Squad and Emixshow. In November 2001, he joined MCA Records as a Field Merchandising Specialist in the retail department.

The year 2002 was notable for the release of several mix CDs, including “Godzilla 2K2,” “Superman 2K2,” a series called “The Music Lab” featuring various rap and R&B volumes, and “The 7 Mile Album,” which included tracks from Mobb Deep, Ms. Jade, Proof of D12, and others. The sequel, “The 7 Mile Album II,” followed in early 2003. DJ BABE has performed at nearly every popular nightclub in the Detroit area and has served as the primary DJ for numerous industry events, spinning records for artists such as Scarface, Cam’Ron, Ja Rule, Outkast, and more. With extensive experience and a strong presence in the Detroit music scene, DJ BABE aims to make a significant impact in 2003 and beyond.