MySpace a place for friends

DJ Faydz is without doubt, one of the biggest talents to emerge from the 21st century Rave scene, gaining recognition worldwide for his dazzling array of scratching skills, unique style and for being one of the most versatile DJ's on the circuit.

He's a firm favourite with today's ravers, young and old, smashing up dancefloors week in, week out at venues all over the UK and abroad, performing regularly at massive events including Slammin' Vinyl, Hardcore Til I Die and Uproar.

Because of his wealth of experience (over 18 years in the game!) and extensive musical knowledge, Faydz has a fantastic ability to read a crowd and know exactly what they want. From illegal raves in muddy fields and derelict warehouses to todays Superclubs and major events with multi-capacity arenas, Faydz has played them all. Promoters know they can always rely on him to deliver a set to remember, which is why they have him back time and time again.

Some career highlights so far include -

- BEING SIGNED UP BY THE LEGENDARY SLIPMATT & BILLY 'DANIEL' BUNTER TO COMPILE AND MIX THE 'FUTURE RAVE ANTHEMS 2' ALBUM ON THEIR 'CAN YOU FEEL IT' LABEL. RELEASED IN JANUARY 2010.

- PLAYING THE OPENING SET IN THE COLOSSAL 5000 CAPACITY MAIN ARENA AT THE WEST OF ENGLAND'S LARGEST DANCE MUSIC EVENT - WESTFEST, AT THE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOWGROUND, SHEPTON MALLET IN OCTOBER 2007. FAYDZ JOINED THE ELITE FEW THAT HAVE PERFORMED ON THIS STAGE WHICH INCLUDE PENDULUM, DARREN STYLES AND ANDY C.

- PERFORMING AT THE WORLDS BIGGEST HARDCORE SUMMER VACATION - HTID IN THE SUN, IN LLORET DE MAR, SPAIN, IN 2007/2008/2009 AND PLAYING PEAK TIME, UPFRONT HARDCORE SETS ALONGSIDE DJ TWISTA WITH MC'S WHIZZKID & STORM.

- PERFORMING AT THE UK'S BIGGEST NEW YEARS EVE DANCE EVENT, SLAMMIN' VINYL'S NYE-NEC, HELD AT THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE, BIRMINGHAM IN 2007 AND 2008.

A brief history -

Way back in the 1980's, Faydz was a massive Hip-Hop fan. His favourite artists included RUN DMC, The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and N.W.A. but it was one day in 1989 when he listened to his friends Rave mix tape at school, that Faydz was hooked on this exciting new sound. He had no ambition to be a DJ at the time (only a professional footballer!) but after hearing leading DJ's Ratty, Sy and Hype use their old Hip-Hop turntable skills to scratch and cut up this new Rave music, he was totally inspired and began collecting vinyl and practising on the Technics 1210's in his local record shop 'Homeboyz' in Swindon, Wiltshire, going by the name DJ Dark Fader (Later changed to Fades in 1995 then Faydz in 2000). In 1992, Faydz attended Fantazia - One Step Beyond at Castle Donnington which at the time, was the worlds largest rave! After watching his favourite DJ's perform in front of over 25,000 ravers, Faydz knew from that day forward, exactly what he wanted to do...

He's gone on to perform for some of the biggest promoters in the Dance music industry including -

SLAMMIN' VINYL / HARDCORE TIL I DIE / HARDCORE HEAVEN / UPROAR / RAINDANCE / RAVER BABY / HELTER SKELTER / GATECRASHER / SUNDISSENTIAL / GARAGE NATION

He's promoted his own nights XpressionZ and Rejuven8 and hosted Old Skool/Drum & Bass arenas at Hardcore events, The Fruit Club and Uproar at the Brunel Rooms in Swindon. From 2001 - 2006, Faydz provided the cuts and scratches for Bristol based Hip-Hop band Zark 7 at venues through out the South West. He's worked in Radio, hosting shows on various legal and illegal stations, produces his own dance music and has given mixing/scratching tutorials and advice to the up and coming DJ talent in schools and youth groups.

For DJ bookings and further information -

email: djfaydz@hotmail.co.uk

DJ FAYDZ & MC RIBBZ - SLAMMIN VINYL - WESTFEST 2007 - MAIN ARENA!

DJ FAYDZ SCRATCHING LIVE @ SLAMMIN VINYL, RAVER BABY, RAINDANCE, TICK TOCK AND MORE!

DJ FAYDZ MAJOR EVENT FOOTAGE - HTID IN THE SUN 08, WESTFEST 07 & 08, HARDCORE HEAVEN WEEKENDER 08 AND HTID 26 - HEAVEN & HELL.

DJ FAYDZ OLD SKOOL CLIPS 2008 - TICK TOCK, DEVOTION & EKTOS

CHECK OUT FAYDZ AT THESE FORTHCOMING EVENTS -

LOVE LOVE - NYE 2009

RAVER BABY 15

RETROMANIA - SPAIN

GLOBAL ENERGY WEEKENDER