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A San Francisco native and DJ since 1991,
DJ TAJ emotes the artistic essence
of the city’s counter culture history. He
has both a unique look and mixing style that
garners significant attention. Coupled with
his diversity is his passion and dedication
to the art of being a musician. His hard work
has lead him to prestigious West Coast residencies
with two of the most successful and well known
production companies – Spundae Productions
of San Francisco and United State of Consciousness
Events of Seattle.
While maintaining these residencies for the
past several years Taj has also played some
very illustrious parties and clubs, which
have taken him to an unprecedented level as
a West Coast DJ. Playing for seven continuos
years at San Francisco’s legendary 1015 Folsom,
a 2 year residency at SF’s famous Pablo’s
Sugar Shack, a 3 year residency at his self
produced event Zendada, a two and a half year
residency at Baby’s at the Hard Rock Hotel
and Casino in Las Vegas and always a favorite
at the Velvet Club in St. Louis including
the headlining spot for their Annual NYE "White
Ball" for 2002.
Having built a strong reputation for rocking
the party it was only natural that he was
tapped to play dates for UK Super-clubs; Ministry
of Sound and Cream on their U.S tours. He
has appeared at Spundae and United State of
Consciousness’ Annual anniversary shows and
special events.
Taj’s perseverance as a DJ has lead him to
International gigs in Paris-France, Istanbul-Turkey,
Amsterdam-The Netherlands, Mexico City, Vancouver
BC. He has been chosen by West Coast promoters
to perform opening or closing sets for most
of the world’s top International talent; Carl
Cox, Sasha, Paul Van Dyke, Chemical Brothers,
Seb Fontaine, Timo Maas, Hybrid, Westbam,
Boy George, Pete Tong, DJ Dan, Stacy Pullen,
BT, DJ Sneak, Doc Martin, Sandra Collins,
Christopher Lawrence, Todd Terry… You get
the idea!
In 1999, peers and punters voted Taj as the
most versatile DJ of San Francisco. This well
deserved honor reflects his love for the music.
His well-crafted sets and diverse styles include
Funky House, quality Trance, Breakbeat and
Progressive House. Speaking of Progressive
House, Taj also currently reviews records
for North America’s monthly publication of
BPM Culture Magazine.
Introduced to music firsthand at the age of
thirteen, he played the standup base. Learning
to read and write music has naturally lead
him into producing. He teamed up with long
time friend Dave D to form the production
team "The Waller St. Boys". Along with the
bay area group ETI, they produced the successful
LP "City of Gods" on Oboro Records. The LP
sold more than 3,500 copies and was selected
for several DJ mixed CDs in just a few months
of its release.
Working diligently in the studio Taj aims
to prove his talents as a producer to express
how he feels about music. As a DJ, his abilities
to ride with and steer an energetic dance
crowd further demonstrates his goals and motivation
to stay real with the music and opening the
door that will free peoples - mind, body &
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