Performer

About Ryan the DJ

Born and Raised in Durban KZN, Ryan has always had a passion for music. His early exposures to the dj culture by his elder brother led him to generate a lot of interest into the art of what goes on behind the decks.

At the age of 16, Ryan began djing like most local djs -- spinning at house parties, sneaking in to club gigs and making and distributing mixtapes to his friends. Honing his skills with much practice in his bedroom on 2 Turntables and a Mixer, he has set himself apart to be unique in his own way of scratching and mixing. In 2004 Ryan secured his first residency and this was the start of bigger better things to come. With much practice and hard work, he earned the title of East Coast Radio and MTN's Battle of the Djs Hip Hop Champ in 2008 which was judged by one of his biggest inspirations in the local Dj industry to date, Ready D. The title earned him a slot on East Coast Radio as a mix-show Dj for the "Late Night Vibe" show with Trevor Williams and Sekza. A year later Ryan landed a spot as a mix-show Dj on 5fm's Friday Night Fix with Dj Fix (Fikile Moeti) and this had opened up more doors creating more opportunities for him.

In 2012 after beating out over 150 entrants, Ryan earned himself yet another title, the winner of 5fm's "Ultimix at 6" competition.

This achievement won him a 2 month on-air residency on the Fresh Drive's Ultimix at 6 as well as an opportunity to play alongside the Ultimix at 6 Djs Dino Bravo, Kent, Euphonik and Fresh at 4 "Ultimix at 6" album launch parties in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nelspruit and Bloemfontein Ryan has featured in various Tv shows including SABC 1's: Yo Tv's Wildroom, The Big Breakfast Show and the music show LIVE as well as publications such as Get It Magazine, The Sunday Times Extra, The Rising Sun, Northglen News, The Star and Post.

To date he's had the opportunity to open for many high profile dj's and artists namely Fatman Scoop, Dj Big Syphe (Power 106 LA, Pitbull's Tour Dj), Dj Biks (Jay Sean's Tour Dj) and Dj Kayper (BBC Asian Network UK). Aside from being a dj, Ryan has completed his studying in International Marketing Management at Varsity College Westville in 2008. He has also added event hosting to his name along with fellow djs in the industry with the hopes of bringing quality events to the Durban club scene. Ryan has an amazing strive and dedication to be the BEST at everything he does. He is always willing to go above and beyond, and do whatever it takes to get the job done with impeccable perfection. Playing everything from Hip Hop to R&B, House to Top40 and 80s, his versatile and creative Djing style allows him to adapt to any crowd and ensures that everyone will have a good time.

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Gigging Experience

Club apperances:

Groove Nightclub (Dbn)

Plush Ultralounge (Dbn)

SkyyBar (Dbn)

Krakatoa (Dbn)

Stones (Pavilion)

Stones (Musgrave)

Stones (Cresta)

Stones (Melville)

Mynt (Jhb)

Ledges (R.Bay)

Smithies (Dbn)

Lava Lounge (Dbn)

China White (Dbn)

Cantina Tequila (Jhb)

Shoukara (Jhb)

Partyhouse (Jhb)

Jet (Jhb)

80s (Dbn)

Elemynt Lounge (Dbn)

Sasha (Dbn)

Dance Café (Dbn)

Cape 2 Cairo (Dbn)

Casablanca (Jhb)

ST Tropez (Jhb)

Taboo (Jhb)

Café Vacca Matta (DBN)

Origin (Dbn)

Traxx (Dbn)

Cuba Lounge (Gateway)

MAX Institute of Fashion (Dbn)

FTV (Florida Rd – Dbn)

FTV (Sunninghill -- JHB)

FTV (Cedar Square -- JHB)

Boulevard (Dbn)

Bellagio (Dbn)

Hip Hop Palace (Dbn)

Cuba (Gateway and MMS Dbn)

Vogue Lounge (Coastlands

Hotel Umhlanga)

Cube (Dbn)

Events:

Ecr Big Walk (Suncoast Beach Durban)

Ecr Together with Durban University Of Technology (Fashion Show)

Ecr Battle of The Djs 2008

Ecr Winter Warmth (Krakatoa Durban)

Ecr (Trevor Williams – CD Launch) (PMB, Dbn, R.Bay)

Durban Music Festival 2011…Rock the Beach

(Sponsored by Mr Price, ECR, National Lottery)

Aqua Deck-A-Dance Ft. Cosmic Gate (Wavehouse Gateway)

Playboy SA & Fish Eagle -- Garden Of Eden Party (Cube Nightclub Dbn)

Fatman Scoop NYE 2011 (Opening Act) -- (Wavehouse Gateway)

Jay Sean Official Concert Afterparty -- (Cube Nightclub)

Deadmau5 Official Concert Afterparty -- (Cube Nightclub)

Paul Van Dyk Official Concert Afterparty -- (Cube Nightclub)

Funky Fresh Crew:

End Of Exam Party (Cube)

Funky Fresh Fridays (Cube)

Students Night Out (Cube)

New Years Eve 2010 (Cube)

Dwanger Inc/ Beat Scientists:

The Campus Mashup (Café Vacca Matta Suncoast)

Payback (Café Vacca Matta Suncoast)

Dwanger Thursdays (The Bellagio Durban)

The Incredibles (The Bellagio Durban)

Escape To Wonderland (The Bellagio Durban)

Back To Reality (The Bellagio Durban)