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Ralph McDaniels

Ralph McDaniels

Ralph McDaniels (born February 27, 1962) is a music video director, DJ and VJ. He co-created and co-hosts the music video program Video Music Box with Lionel C. Martin. After interning at WNYC, and subsequently becoming a radio engineer, he created Studio 31 Dance Party, a television show revolving around recordings of music performances. This show would transform into Video Music Box. McDaniels studied communications at LaGuardia Community College and later started the video production company Classic Concepts with Video Music Box producer Lionel Martin. He now works for the Queens Library for Outreach Services.

Known for

All Up in the Biz
All Up in the Biz
2023 • Self
You're Watching Video Music Box
You're Watching Video Music Box
2021 • Self
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
2021 • Self (archive footage)
The Fabulous Chi Ali
The Fabulous Chi Ali
2019 • Self
DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd
2009 • Self (archive footage)
Who's the Man?
Who's the Man?
1993 • T.V. Reporter

Full filmography

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
2021 • Self (archive footage)
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Who's the Man?
Who's the Man?
1993 • T.V. Reporter
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