DJ Unknown, is a DJ and producer whose nineteen year career has seen him release four albums with the band Tru-Paz, six EPs between Tru-Paz and The 20/20 Project, and numerous singles for independent artists, such as TRA, Se7ens and Unknown Mizery. DJ Unknown’s production has been characterized as “soulful and harmonious” (DjBooth.net), providing his MC’s with a unique brand of “pulsing, percussive dub reggae/rap headbangers” (NOW Magazine).
Unknown’s initial introduction into hip hop culture was as a DJ in Toronto, playing a variety of genres, from hip hop to house, to rock and roll, to reggae. He is currently a resident DJ in Toronto (Zed80 Arcade Bar), and also performs at select corporate events. His shift to production has garnered him a level of critical success, boastful for an independent producer. Having had reviews in primary online publications such as The Source Magazine, DjBooth.net, Okay Player, Hiphopcanada.com, Boi1nda.com, and Jackthriller to name a few, Dj Unknown has demonstrated a skilled hand at the craft of beat making.
Dj Unknown has extensively toured Canada throughout his career and has played large scale festivals such as NXNE and Wakestock, in which he opened for Brother Ali, Black Sheep, Pete Rock and CL Smooth, the Pharcyde and De La Soul. He has also toured as both a keyboard player and DJ for Tru-Paz, and the Afrobeat band Harbour Sharks.
In 2021, Dj Unknown aims to cultivate his fan base and further establish himself in the music industry with upcoming singles, EPs and full length albums. He will also be working with a variety of artists as studio DJ, and will continue to promote the DJ culture by DJing at both a local and national level, with international opportunities on the horizon.
