The D.O.C.

David Caudillo

David Caudillo

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David Caudillo

David Caudillo began his radio career in 1991 at the age of 17. David programmed and produced a Hip-Hop radio show called “Cosmic Cat Radio” on KTAA 94.3FM in Kerman, CA. In 1992, “Cosmic Cat Radio” expanded into “Jammin’ 94” and aired an Urban format 24/7. David took to the airwaves from 6pm-10pm, and by years end became the station’s Music Director After several newspaper articles, Teen Tempo, a local section of the Fresno Bee, named David “Favorite Radio Personality”.

In March 1995 David went to work for KQEQ “Kickin’1220AM” in Fresno, CA as a weekend DJ. The small radio station played Motown oldies and only operated 6am-8pm. Three month’s later David, now 21, was asked to take over as Program Director and morning show host. David, revamped “Kickin’ 1220”, and put together an eclectic mix of music. Old School and modern R&B, flavored with Rap and Soul Oldies. David put together a high profile promotion stance and made a lot of noise in the Fresno market and was not only recognized in local newspapers, but in national radio trade magazines. In 1996 he was named “Outstanding On Air Personality-Radio” and even won an NAACP Image Award in 1997 for “Outstanding Media Person -Radio/Television” At age 23, David was the youngest Image Award recipient

In 1999 David went to work for KKPW “94.3FM The Party”, in Fresno. David was the morning show host and later moved off the air, learned other aspects of radio and became the station manager. A format change, in 2002, gave birth to “KOKO 94”. Overseeing sales, traffic, accounting and production, at 28, David was named Operations Manager. “KOKO 94” was the first radio station to bring Latin Hip Hop & Reggaeton to the Fresno airwaves. After 7 years there, David resigned.

In 2006 David went to work for CBS Radio. David was named Assistant Program Director for KMGV Mega 97.9 and Imaging Director for KFJK 105.9 Jack-FM. He was the air every mid-day 10am-3pm on KMGV and was the local voice for KFJK. In 2007 David won the Peak Broadcasting Pinnacle Award for “Rookie Employee of the Year”.

In 2009 David joined Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, as a traffic reporter and later as the interim News Director for the 8 station cluster. After the launch of Clear Channel’s KFBT 103.7 The Beat, David began working exclusively for the new station, hosting all events and concerts. In 2012 David became KFBT’s first On-Air Personality. His radio show airs Monday-Friday 7am-2pm and Saturday’s 9a-3pm. He also programs and schedules all music and has been a very recognizable and trusted voice in Fresno radio for over 21 years.

About Me

I’ve been in radio for over 20 years, but it doesn’t seem that long. Funny, I started with my own Hip-Hop/R&B show that aired on a Country station back in 1991. A lot of the music you hear on 103.7 The Beat, I played when it was brand new….that’s how old I am.

I'm married to my wife, Julie and together we have three sons Michael, Christian and Hayden. In my free time I’m always traveling with my family to the beach, the mountains and my wife and I visit Las Vegas through-out the year. We’re always BBQ-ing and entertaining friends and family on the weekends

I have been extremely lucky, in radio. Born and raised in Fresno, I graduated from Central High School in 1991

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Monday, November 05, 2012

Long before 50 Cent, Eminem, and even before Snoop Doggy Doggy there was another rapper Dr. Dre knew would soon become a major player in the Hip Hop Game; his name, Tracy Lynn Curry….The D.O.C.

The D.O.C. started as a member of the Fila Fresh Crew and appeared on the compilation N.W.A. & The Posse. Dr. Dre took notice to The D.O.C.’s writing skills; he contributed on a few songs for the ground breaking debut album’s by N.W.A. Straight Outta Compton and Eazy-E’s Eazy Duz It.

In 1989 The D.O.C. dropped his Dr. Dre produced debut album, No One Can Do It Better. The first single, It’s Funky Enough exploded onto the Hip Hop scene, The D.O.C.’s delivery was unique and his lyrics were clever. Though The D.O.C. remained closely connected with N.W.A., No One Can Do It Better was far from a Gangsta Rap album. His music was just that, The D.O.C. wrote about making music. The video shot in L.A., had The D.O.C. draped in the N.W.A. uniform, black with plenty of L.A. Raiders & L.A. Kings hats to go around. Add all members of N.W.A. making a cameo and The D.O.C. had an instant following. Next was a remix of the album cut Mind Blowin’ where Dr. Dre out does himself. The D.O.C.’s single and video for The Formula solidified No One Can Do It Better as a Hip Hop classic. In three short months No One Can Do It Better was Gold, hitting number one on the R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart and peaking at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 200.

In 1989 just before the release of No One Can Do It Better The D.O.C. was in a car accident that damaged his vocal cords. His voice was never the same. The D.O.C. turned to writing and contributing to a few more soon to be classic albums Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and Snoop Doggy Dogg’s Doggystyle. The D.O.C did manage to release two more post-accident albums, Helter Skelter and Deuce. The D.O.C. remains very well respected in the game and plans on writing a book about the early days of Ruthless Records and Death Row Records. Maybe even a reality TV show chronicling the journey of repairing his vocal cords. Still just from that one album alone, No One Can Do It Better, you can’t help but wonder…. what if????