Kazan was born in Lebanon and grew up in Bombay (Mumbai), India. His father, a pilot would bring back suitcases full of vinyl records from all over the world. Kazan would sift through his fathers motown, soul, disco, and world eclectic collection and play them until his parents had to lock them away so he could focus on his studies. His mother was deeply rooted within Bombay’s movie and music business and Kazan grew up being exposed to some of Indias biggest muscians, actors and directors. He was influenced greatly by his legendary Uncle Louis Banks, India’s godfather of Jazz music. Little did he know that these influences of East and West had given birth to what was to come later in life.

In the late 80′s Kazan moved to the Unites states and attended Garfield high school, the alma mater of Quincy Jones. It was here that he was exposed to rapping, turntabilism, break dancing and the free style street subculture that was Hip Hop. He was a part of RnB and Hip Hop singing and dancing groups that sounded like everything from Jodeci to New Edition and Too Short. He later ran into a group called Digable planets and Sir mix a lot and this chance encounter spurned him to pursue DJing and performing even further. He was the first South Asian DJ in Seattle often spinning his Bollywood-Hip-Hop mixes in mainstream clubs. At the time mainstream America was not familiar with Bollywood. Kazan was one of the pioneers in fusing international music with Hip Hop.

Fast forward to the late 90′s. His big break came when he was approached to do the VJ hunt on MTV. Beating out thousands of applicants, he appeared on MTV. That year he continued his DJing, working for some renowned entertainment companies and Djing for well known stars and venues. His travels brought him back to the states where he worked a suit and tie corporate job in the day and DJ’d at night.

Over the years he got into house music coming out of Chicago and Europe. With a never ending passion for all kinds of music, his international style of DJing has rocked crowds all over the world. Wether its a Hip Hop set, A bollywood set, a house set or a blend of it all, he does it with flare. 2009 was one of the best years, with DJ Kazan travelling all over the states to do shows, and holding down residencies in 3 of Seattle’s biggest clubs. His Bollywood Paparazzi is the biggest Bollywood event in Seattle held on the 3rd Fridays of every month at Trinity megaclub. The format is an energetic fusion of Bollywood, House and Hip Hop.  As he puts it – ” Dont come here expecting the typical. We push the boundries of music. One night you might hear a Bollywood, Bhangra Hip Hop set. The next time you might here a Bollywood electro and Trance set. Only one thing is garunteed …you will have an amazing time and leave saying wow! that was amazing!”

Kazan Media Group  The entertainment company coached DJ’s, does promotions, event management, works with artists of all kinds and is pushing the boundries of international music. Most recently being the official marketing and promotions company for Jay Sean in washington state. This year alone the list of celebrity events thrown (see list below) has been nothing less of stellar. Some of the celebrity events include Jay Sean, Dr Zeus, DJ Rekha and with Trinity KMG has also been part of promotions for Darude, Playboy and numerous other celeb events.
KMG also gives back to the community and to charities and non profit organizations. DJ Kazan was recognized with an award by the mayor of Seattle for starting up and registering the most South Asians ever for a state wide bone marrow drive.

The road ahead looks bright, with DJ Kazan and his team and protoges the twin DJ/Dholi/Producers of Styxxx and Burn. Kazan Media Group is growing everyday and is pushing young talent of Singers, Producers and DJ’s.

Press

2009 – DJ Kazan is featured in Seattle City Arts Magazine.
DJ Kazan was featured in an article in one of the most circulated Musician & Artist entertainment magazine in the Northwest.
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1999 – DJ Kazan featured in an article in Stranger magazine about influential movers and shakers that are changing the music scene in Seattle
1998 – Recognized with an award from the Mayor of Seattle for community service
1996/97 – Featured in numerous magazines, articles and newspapers all over Asia such as Stardust, Times, and many more as part of the Official MTV VJ Hunt crew

Career Highlights:

2009

performs with Jay Sean on his Official US tour (Kazan Media Group)
DJ’s with Dr Zeus (Kazan Media Group)
DJ’s with DJ Rekha (Kazan Media Group)
DJ’s at the Benny Benassi Rock n Rave tour
DJ’s at the Dave Dresden concert
Dj’s at the Darude and Blake Lewis concert
DJ’s for Official Kanye West glow in the dark tour
DJ’s at fundraiser with miss Washington USA
Dj’s for Playboy Playmate of the year event
DJ’s for Microsoft founder Paul Allen
Official DJ for Hempfest after party with Bone Thugs and Snoop Dogg
DJ’s for Seattle Fashion week
Official DJ for Dirty Dog Jeans
DJ’s for Seafair
One of the official DJ’s for Clubvibes boat cruise
DJ’s for Pratham Seattle for the 2nd yr in a row
DJ’s for Seattle Art Museum
DJ’s for Seattle City works
Is featured as the King of Bollywood in Seattle City Arts magazine
Is recognized by SAMME as one of the most versatile DJ’s in spinning Bollywood, Hip Hop & House with residencies in multiple clubs

2000 – 2008

DJ’s with Raghav on his album release tour
DJ’s with Veronica (UK)
DJ’s with Thara
DJ’s with Juggy D
DJ’s with DJ Rekha concert(Kazan Media Group)
Dj’s the official No Doubt party
DJ’s with ATB
Dj’s with Karsh Kale
DJ’s the official Pratham event with Miss India USA, Miss India World and fashionistas

1994 – 1999

DJs / VJ’s on MTV
DJ’s with Diggable Planets
Djs at Air Supply concert
DJ’s for numerous Bollywood celebs including Ashwariya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan
Djs with Bally Sagoo
Djs with DJ Jiten
The first South Asian DJ to spin in mainstream clubs in Seattle