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DJ Playa

Electronic, Pop and Hip-Hop/Rap
A.k.a. Dejan Rakić

Dejan Rakic is known as Dee Jay Playa in the music world. He is a true promoter of music, man of his own style in every sense of the word and without a doubt one of the most wanted Deejays in the region. His booking calendar proves this! Aside from monthly and seasonal residencies in Belgrade, he has well over a hundred appearances throughout clubs in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Swiss, Greece… Over the last 18 years, Playa has progressed quickly and gained residencies in hottest clubs domestically as well as internationally, regular radio and TV appearances as well as headline VIP and after parties. His love for music prompted him to start his career in '93 where he made an entrance into the world of DJ-ing by performing at private parties. His talents were discovered shortly after and in '94 this Belgrade DeeJay and remix-producer made his entrance into the pros at then the most prestigious club in Belgrade - "Trezor" where he performed the intro. At that time he got exposed to a multitude of musical directions and he began finding his identity through spinning: soul, funk, new Jack swing, dance classics… Upon his return from his studies in the US, he made the contemporary "black sound" (r&b, hip-hop & dancehall) his permanent part of his set which was extremely well received by his audience. Since 1998 he's been spinning as a resident in several Belgrade clubs, and highest rated radio station, "Kosava FM" - 102,2 broadcasts DJ Playa's mix live each Wednesda during the "DJ Hour". He presently also spins on "3FM" -95,8 FM - live in the "Black box-in da mixxx" show. In 2001. he went to Switzerland, where audiences in various Zurich clubs enjoyed his music. Upon his return to Serbia, he became a resident DJ and promoter at that time most popular Belgrade club "ANDERGRAUND" where every Friday, he used to pleasure the crowds during the "Black Friday" Bounce Nights. In 2005 he creates the "Playground" team which specializes in complete management of club parties - all aspect of the event including production, hiring security, bar staff, dancers etc. are planned and implemented. The same year, DeeJay Playa obtains another residency evening at a Belgrade club "HYPNOTIC" which in a short period of time becomes the best RnB event in the city. Presently he is one of the most sought after "club sound" DJ in the Region. DJ Playa's quality is not just defined by skilled mixing, but with his chemistry with the audience. He has a seasoned technique and often creates remixes live during his sets, making LIVE BOOTLEG’s and MASHUP’s! sets which drive the audiences wild! His strength is not only recognized in his mixing techniques, but also on the ability of reading the crowd and knowing what it takes to make them scream and shout. DJ Playa has released 12 mixtapes - CD-s! With 18 years of experience he is a proven DJ that always strives for perfection. That drive keeps him at the forefront of the Belgrade DJ scene, as he is always trying to maintain his unique style during his sets. In the last 5-6 years his popularity has drastically grown, while his performance and residencies in hottest clubs all over Europe has proven him to be one of the Balkans Most Wanted club deejay.

Genres

• Electronic
• Pop
• Hip-Hop/Rap

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