DJ Hardy has been a musician since he was 7 years old. Back in the day, he played drums. Today, he mixes music videos using the latest technology in the form of DVD turntables.
He started spinning at parties while he was a college student in early 2003. That summer, he decided it was time to improve his skills. Hardy spent over 4 hours practicing every day that summer. It was not a surprise that this skilled musician with his natural affinity for music mastered the techniques of mixing and created his own style without any instruction or guidance.
He landed his first residency at a local college bar - Theodooors - that year. He soon went on to earn residencies at other area clubs such as Studio 4, MJ's Wooden Nickel, Bamboozles, Cavern Club, Millennium Club, Touchdown Cafe & The Hills. He has been featured at many clubs throughout the Detroit and in cities around the world. H is the current resident DJ at the legendary Necto nightclub in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In 2006, Hardy added visuals to his creative mixes by incorporating music videos in his live mixes. He is able to accomplish truly amazing mixes that please not only your auditory senses, but your satisfy your eyes as well. He seamlessly mixes, scratches and manipulates music videos together to provide an enhanced entertainment experience for the fans.
Besides spinning live at clubs, Hardy is also very busy remixing tracks by some of the biggest names in the industry. His mixing style has also evolved over the years. Initially just a Hip-Hop DJ, he has now incorporated House, Rock, Old-School Funk and Dancehall into his live routines. He is gifted enough to mix acapellas and instrumentals to create blends on the fly, as well as using creative ways to mix the most unexpected tracks together. However, his biggest strength remains his ability to play the right track at any given moment. He knows how to control a crowd by simply playing the right song at the right time.
Having said all this, the best way to find out what DJ Hardy Hard is all about is to listen to him live at a club!You can book DJ Hardy to spin at your club/event by emailing - [email protected]
