DJ Bliss

Marwan Parham Al Awadhi (commonly known as DJ Bliss) is an Emirati disc jockey, emcee, TV presenter and radio personality working in Dubai.[4] In addition to being actively involved in the nightclub and DJ scene in Dubai,[5][6] he is known for his music production including co-producing Wyclef Jean[7] and releasing his own single and compilation album The Projects. The album was released on BMGI Middle East and was top 10 on Middle East album chart of Virgin.[8] He is also credited as one of the first Emirati DJ to go on world tour.[9] He previously hosted the television show That's Entertainment on Dubai One[3] as well as the radio show The Real Flava on Channel 4 in Dubai.[10] On February 12, 2016 in a milestone achievement, DJ Bliss became the first Emirati DJ/Artist to have a number 1 album, 'Made In Dubai' on iTunes.

DJ Bliss
DJ Marwan Bliss.
Born
Marwan Parham Al Awadhi

(1981-06-06) June 6, 1981
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NationalityEmirati
OccupationDisc Jockey[1]
Emcee[2]
TV Presenter[3]
Radio Jockey[4]
Years active2006- Present
OrganizationBliss Inc. Entertainment
Known forTelevision host on Dubai One
Radio Jockey on Channel 4 (resigned)
DJ at 411 Nights, People By Crystal Club, and at Raffles Hotel Dubai, Founder of Selekt Talent Agency and owner of Beats and Cuts Celebrity Barber Shop.
Websitehttp://www.djbliss.com/

Biography

DJ Bliss has established himself as one of the UAE's & regions leading personalities and entertainers who has expanded his career internationally. DJ Bliss is the first Emirati artist to sign with major multi-national music companies including “BMG” in 2003 and most recently with the world's largest global music company “Universal Music.”

In the late 1990s, DJ Bliss's music career took its first steps initially working small DJ jobs at a theme park, progressing to landing a guest DJ spot on a Dubai radio station. Just a couple of years later he would find himself winning the Middle East Regional “Palm DJ of the year award.” This would then lead to his first taste of international stardom with a performance for “Ministry of Sound” in London.

DJ Bliss continued to grow his personal brand in the early 2000s, becoming one of the most in demand local DJ and TV personalities after the success of his “That’s Entertainment” TV show. Simultaneously he followed his passion of becoming an accomplished music producer, Artist and entrepreneur; consequently building his own successful entertainment company “Bliss Inc. Entertainment.”

By the late 2000s DJ Bliss had started promoting his own parties, booking artists and DJ's such as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Mos Def, DJ Drama, DJ Whoo Kid and many more. The success of these nights caught the attention of the local music industry, and as a result it led to DJ Bliss having his very own hit weekly radio show.

DJ Bliss's career would continue to climb significantly over the last couple of years with international tour dates in various major cities in Europe and Asia, as well as sharing the main stage as an opening act with major international artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Prince etc. By 2014 DJ Bliss signed to an U.S based DJ/Talent booking agency named Skam Artist who took his tour to the U.S in which he performed at some prestigious nightclubs located in various U.S. states.

Whilst touring, DJ Bliss focused on being recognized for his own music & collaborations with headline Grammy Award-winning artists such as Shaggy and Wyclef Jean. Highlights included co-producing Wyclef Jean's 2013 album "April Showers” as well as releasing his own first single “Let It Go” ft Kardinal Offishall.

After signing to “Universal M.E.N.A” DJ Bliss released a hit single “Shining” ft. international rapper MIMS and Daffy and more recently released his compilation album ‘Made In Dubai’ ft. various local artists from Dubai which skyrocketed straight to #1 on the UAE iTunes charts.

Some of DJ Bliss's ingredients to success include producing highly viewed YouTube Vlogs and staying connected to his ever-growing fan base via various social media accounts.

DJ Bliss continues to expand the boundaries of music and entertainment. Stay tuned for new music in the pipeline.

Career

Bliss was born and raised in Dubai[11] and began his career while still in high school. His brother taught him how to play both the guitar and drums which is what he attributes for his love of music.[12] Bliss had a radio show while still in school and at the beginning of college. He was also in a band named KRAK (later changed to Cyanide) and also began to DJ at the same time,[12] playing at parties of his friends.[11] Bliss used to appear on Radio One as a guest DJ on Teenzpoint.com and Crazyspin.com.[11]

Bliss is known as one of the top DJs in the Emirates.[6] In 2005, he won the top prize at a Middle East DJ competition. This gave him the opportunity to DJ at Ministry of Sound, a renowned night club in London.[6] He has also spun at private parties for musicians such as Kanye West and Akon.[6] He performs in clubs such as People by Crystal where he hosts his 411 Nights.[13] He has also toured internationally playing at venues in Mauritius, Paris, Barcelona, Hong Kong and Malaysia.[11]

Bliss, often referred to as the "Ryan Seacrest of the Middle East" previously hosting the show 'That's Entertainment TV Show (Dubai One Channel) As part of his work on the show, he interviewed celebrities such as James Blunt,[14] Nicki Minaj,[15] and Paris Hilton to name a few.[16]

In late 2011, Bliss released his first single entitled Everything About You.[17][18] He followed up in 2012 with the release of his first music video entitled Let It Go. The video featured Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall who also performed lyrics in the song.[1] Bliss and Offishall originally met in 2009 when Offishall was on tour with Akon.[19] In late 2012, it was announced that Bliss would part of the international judges panel for the 1st annual Dubai International Music Awards in November 2013 along with Hype Williams, SoFly and Nius, Woo Rhee, and Mokobé.[20]

Bliss has been referred to as the "Middle East's representative of Beats" by Dr. Dre.[10] In 2013 he flew to Miami to be featured in a Wyclef Jean song entitled Mid Life Crisis, which was produced by Bliss and Prince Q.[10][21] Bliss was signed to Universal Music MENA [22] and the first DJ in the MENA region to be signed to booking agency SKAM Artist in the US in 2015[23]. Bliss is also the founder of Bliss Inc Entertainment,[2] an events and promotion company which includes Beats and Cuts Barber Shop based out of Dubai.[24]

Awards
  • 2012, Nightlife Award 'Best Urban Night', Time Out Dubai
  • 2012, HOT 100 'Trendsetter', Ahlan![25]
  • 2011, World's Top DJs 'Best Local DJ', Time Out Dubai[24][26]
  • 2011, The Hot 40, Gulf News[27]
  • 2011, Hot Bachelor, Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East[24]
  • 2010, Hot 100 Up & Coming, Ahlan![28]
  • 2009 & 2008, Bachelor of the Year, VIVA Magazine
  • 2009, Hot 100 'Up & Coming', Ahlan!

References
  1. Saeed, Saeed (20 December 2012). "UAE DJ Is Blissed Out With Debut Single". The National (Abu Dhabi). Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  2. "Dubai's Original Creatives". Time Out Style. Spring–Summer 2012.
  3. "Local Heroes". Rolling Stone Middle East. November 2011.
  4. "Local Lady Killer". OK!. September 2011.
  5. "Dubai's New Party People". Time Out Style. Spring–Summer 2011.
  6. Mather, John (24 January 2009). "Ministers Of Sound". The National.
  7. "Wyclef Jean Track Is Emirati-Produced by Prince Q And DJ Bliss". The National. 19 February 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  8. "New Year Party Cash Club Dubai". Dubai Night. 31 December 2012. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  9. Tusing, David (1 December 2012). "Flying The UAE Flag: Emirati Faces To Watch". Tabloid!.
  10. Rushforth, Amanda (16 June 2013). "Homegrown Talent: DJ Bliss Going Global". Societe Perrier. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  11. Hazell, Kate. "Life Is Bliss". Vision. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  12. "DJ Bliss The Musical Magician". Pose Magazine. August 2010. pp. Cover Exclusive. Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  13. Vierus (January 2012). "My Dubai DJ Bliss". Vision.
  14. James Blunt & DJ Bliss. James Blunt Interview With DJ Bliss In Dubai (Television). Dubai: First Post.
  15. Nicki Minaj & DJ Bliss. DJ Bliss Nicki Minaj Interview On That’s Entertainment – Dubai One TV (Television). Dubai: Dubai Night.
  16. Paris Hilton & DJ Bliss (2011). DJ Bliss Interview With Paris Hilton (Television). Dubai: YouTube.
  17. "Music & Nightlife – DJ Bliss". Time Out Doha. February 2012.
  18. Wylie, Shannon (27 September 2011). "Dubai's DJ Bliss Releases First Tune". Ahlan!. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  19. Crane, Kelly (17 December 2012). "Bliss-Ful Music: Dubai DJ Hits The Big League". Gulf News. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  20. Crane, Kelly (11 December 2012). "Jay-Z and Rihanna To Be Awarded In Dubai". Gulf News.
  21. Hare, Duncan (19 February 2013). "Emirati Musicians Were Key To Completion Of Wyclef jean's new Album". 7 Days In Dubai. Archived from the original on 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  22. "DJ Bliss interview". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
  23. "DJ Bliss interview". Time Out Dubai. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  24. Nihal, Mariam (19 October 2011). "Emirati Bliss: Introducing DJ Marwan aka DJ Bliss". Arab News. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  25. "Ahlan! Hot 100 Revealed". Ahlan!.
  26. "Best Local DJ – D.J. Bliss". Time Out Dubai.
  27. "Top Hot 40s Selected By Gulf News". Gulf News. 2 December 2011.
  28. "Ahlan! Hot 100 Up & Coming". Ahlan!. August 2010.
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