Desi Beats for DJs: How South Asian Music Moves Global Crowds

Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music? Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity. “Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspor...
Although DJ Trayze entered this year’s Red Bull Thre3style World Finals as a “Lucky Bastid” wild card, the Washington D.C. native quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the competition.
On Thursday, September 4th, Trayze emerged victorious after battling DJ Mario (Bulgaria), DJ Monsta (Latvia), DJ Probass (Ukraine), and DJ Flip (Ireland). Here’s a video of the winning routine which secured him a spot in the grand finals.
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DJ Trayze – Friday Fix – May 23, 2014
Desi 101: What Exactly Is Desi Music? Let’s clear something up: Desi isn’t a genre. It’s a cultural identity. “Desi” is how South Asians across the diaspor...
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