Urban DJ G_A_Z from The North West of England knew exactly what he wanted at just 16 years old. This is when he began performing on stage and DJ-ing.

When he was 21 he decided that he wanted to make a conscious effort to be established in the music industry.

G_A_Z is now just 28 and for the past four years he has gone from strength to strength.

Musically the DJ has an exciting history, performing sold out events both headlining and supporting internationally and closer to home.

His electric, urban energy has not gone unnoticed as he’s supported huge names such as…

The Game

Tyga

French Montana

Dizzee Rascal

Wretch 32

Stormzy

Yungen

Bugzy Malone

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He is the official warm up DJ on D Block Europe’s sold out UK tour.

Behind the scenes D Block Europe Tour – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akvmJTqU5lo

Two years ago he became a guest resident on BBC Radio 1XTRA and Capital XTRA regularly providing mixes.

He now has two shows on national FM radio with his own online media platform GAZtheDJ.com. He uses this platform to showcase talent from the UK Rap scene.

This has meant he become the first point of call for established rappers and musicians in the north.

Official interview with Aitch – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO4cateQyag

This year he won the Best DJ at the Urban Music Awards and was listed in the top five Hip Hop DJ’s by Red Bull Music.

Article about winning : http://www.unityradio.fm/unity-radioss-hip-hop-specialist-dj-g-a-z-wins-urban-music-awards-best-dj-category/

G_A_Z has interviewed high profile sports figure World Champion Boxer Tony Bellew, giving him private DJ lessons.

Sport must be in his blood as he’s also DJ’ed for brands such as Manchester United and Footasylum and has also supported Floyd Mayweather.

He has recently branched out in to the fashion world becoming the official DJ for luxury fashion retailer ‘Flannels’ he has been performing at stalls around the United Kingdom.

Bringing his dynamic energy and formidable urban presence to the British High Street.

Who knows what is next for this charismatic DJ, London has Charlie Sloth and Tim Westwood, Manchester has DJ G_A_Z.

Catch up with him on Instagram.

Article by Emily Vass

Musik Magazine