Hip Hop pioneer Kool DJ Red Alert talks to Enveonline about his start in the hip hop culture. He recalls being influences by his Caribbean background as well as people such as Kool Herc. Red Alert then breaks down how DJ Brucie Bee help start the trend of the "Mixtape", as well as other DJ's such as Dj Kid Capri, and Funkmaster Flex who helped developed the Brand. The pioneer breaks down the politics in the business with radio stations and how he survived in the industry!