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*** DJ D-Up voted 2011 “Best DJ” (Miami New Times – Readers’ Poll) ***

*** DJ D-Up named in the SunPost Weekly’s 2011 Miami’s “Top Ten DJs”***

“DJs dream of spinning The Delano. No, it’s not the biggest room on South Beach, nor is it the loudest, but it is one of the most prestigious. And in a world that runs on how you’re ranked, prestige counts. That makes DJ D-Up’s two-year residency at the fabled inn something of a coup. Throw in his spinning at The Shore Club and you’ve got yourself something of a phenomenon.”

- NBC Miami

“Thank Zeus our ﬁrst president’s namesake city doesn’t have the juice of the M.I.A.,
’cause otherwise, D-Up might not be here bringing all of our party people to
life…Sometimes it pays to go where go-go has gone, and where all good parties
end up — with a DJ named D-Up.”

- Miami New Times

“…We’re more interested in what D-Up’s been doing for us lately. And if the rad mix
delivered in his just-dropped Rare Form: Live at Mokai! is any indication, he’s doing
much more than even we expected…The wild ride of killer sides is enough to make
us forget all our troubles and get absolutely happy. And isn’t that what party music’s
all about?”

- Miami New Times

“Rock to the sounds of DJ D-Up who fills the lobby of the Delano with his infectious beats and master mixes. Enjoy the unique mash ups that have made this DC native nearly famous!”

- South Beach USA

“If you’re mourning the closing of the Kickballers store…you can settle in with DJ D-
UP (Diallo Sharif), a DJ and sneaker head who was part of the shop’s team and
could also be found spinning hip-hop. Known for hip-hop selections, he can also toss up popular club sets that bounce between dance, rock, ’80s, electro and dancehall reggae.”

-Washington Post

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Voted 2011 “Best DJ” in the Miami New Times and named in the SunPost Weekly‘s 2011 Miami’s “Top Ten DJs”, DJ D-Up is showing and proving that he truly is party-rocking at its finest. With stellar technical ability and a vast knowledge of music, D-Up combines hip hop “turntablism” and house style mixing, bringing forth a unique approach and creating an undeniable energy that keeps party goers begging for more. Notorious for annihilating dance floors, D-Up incorporates all types of music into his action-packed sets, including house, electro, hip hop, rock, 80s classics, old school, reggae, exclusive remixes and more. A turntable veteran of 15+ years, the Miami based DJ has earned a reputation that has “…made this DC native nearly famous,” writes South Beach USA.

His skill, unpredictability and knack to amaze crowds has led him to be featured numerous times by top media outlets, including not only the Miami New Times and the SunPost Weekly, but also NBC Miami, South Beach USA, The Washington Post, Haute Living Magazine, BizBash, The Broward/Palm Beach New Times, The Feast (Miami) and much more. Having just completed a three year Saturday night residency at Miami Beach’s legendary Delano Hotel, D-Up is now on the roster of OFM Talent, home of some of Miami’s finest DJs. Additionally, he has demolished dance floors at some of Miami’s top venues, including Bardot, Wall, Shelborne Hotel, Foxhole Bar, Martini Bar, Mokai, Dream, The Florida Room, Rokbar, The Vagabond and much more .

D-Up is also one of a handful of DJ’s who not only plays top-tier events for Scratch DJ Academy but also teaches the art-form at their Miami location. He has performed at events for high-profile and industry-leading companies such as MTV, B.E.T., ESPN, Glamour Magazine, Seventeen Magazine, Malibu, AVP/Pro Volleyball Tour, SAKS Fifth Ave., Converse, Vans and Adidas; not to mention D-Up was hand-selected to be Royal Caribbean’s Guest Celebrity DJ aboard the largest cruise ship in the world, touring the Caribbean Islands. Following a noteworthy tour, D-Up was once again hand-selected to be the Celebrity DJ for ESPN, Redbull and Royal Caribbean’s Superbowl 2010 Weekend as well as Norwegian Cruise Lines‘ Guest Celebrity DJ, touring New York City, Orlando and the Bahamas. D-Up has also performed in Miami’s downtown amphitheater for the Honda Civic Tour, which also featured the world famous rock band, Paramore. Additionally, D-Up has performed at events sponsored by numerous popular brands including Grey Goose, Scion, Red Bull, Gucci, Ed Hardy, Tiger Beer, Rinse Magazine, WeSC, Skull Candy and more. Recently, Scratch DJ Academy brought him on board as an instructor at their Miami location, joining a staff of some of the country’s top DJs, teaching the art-form to DJs old and new, working and beginning.

In addition to putting in work at the clubs, special events and teaching, D-Up is also the live-show DJ for the critically acclaimed Miami based hip hop MC, Black Bobby. D-Up performed at the iconic hip hop showcase, Rock the Bells, for their 2011 Miami show, opening for Black Star (Mos Def + Talib Kweli) and holding down the turntables for Black Bobby for his opening performance. D-Up has also performed shows alongside hip hop icons Pusha T (Clipse), M1 (Dead Prez), N.O.R.E. (CNN), A.Z. (The Firm), Cormega, Miami favorites iMAYDAY! and the electro-funk duo, Afrobeta.

Before Miami, D-Up grew to iconic status in his hometown of Washington, DC, performing over 200 shows a year at D.C.’s finest and most exclusive venues. D-Up was the go-to DJ for events hosted by the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders and at his residencies, D-Up performed countless times for touring artists such as Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, as well as hometeam favorites, The Washington Redskins, The Washington Capitals, The Washington Nationals and the list goes on. D-Up also founded the much beloved and cutting edge sneaker/skate shop, Kickballers, which boasted a worldwide following and top tier accounts with preeminent brands such as Adidas, Reebok, The North Face, Burton, Etnies and more.