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Djsky
Djsky in 2022
Djsky in 2022
Background information
Birth nameGhareeb M Kaawar
Born (1991-02-07) February 7, 1991 (age 33)
Ghazieh, Lebanon
GenresEDM, deep house, Afro house, techno, Amapiano
OccupationsDJ, remixer, music programmer, event organizer, producer
Years active2012-present
Labels
  • S K Y M U S I C
  • EMW - Electronic Music Worldwide
  • WMG
  • SPINNIN RECORDS
  • AMAPIANO+SKYMUSIC
Spouse
Rasha kassab
(m. 2020)
Websitedjsky-skymusic.com

Ghareeb Kaawar, known professionally as Djsky, is a Lebanese electronic music DJ, music programmer, remixer and event organizer based in Ghana, United States and Lebanon.[1][2][3][4] In an interview with Watsup TV, Djsky revealed he was the first to introduce electronic dance music into Ghana music.[5][6] In 2021, Djsky released new viral music named after his newborn Milagros, featuring Ken & Seth music that garnered over 10 million views across all digital platforms which has appeared on Times Square.[7][8]

Early life

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Kaawar graduated from Ghazieh High School in 2007 and studied at the Lebanese American University. He also holds professional certificates from International Business Management Institute (IBMI), Berklee College of Music, Udemy and Alison.

Career and performances

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DjSky set a recent record when he garnered over 50 million views on Instagram within a week of performing an Amapiano and Afrohouse freestyle whiles on vacation in the forest[9]

References

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  1. ^ "DJ Sky shines at JD Music Fest". www.pulse.com.gh. 2019-10-07. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  2. ^ "DJSky delivers electrifying performance at JD Music Fest". www.ghanaweb.com. 7 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  3. ^ Online, Peace FM. "Kuami Eugene, Wendy Shay, Edem, Yaa Pono, Others For Jack Daniel's Music Festival". www.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  4. ^ "منسق الموسيقى وحفلات ال dj العالمي سكاي وفريقه زار مستشفى سرطان الاطفال في غانا". يا صور (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  5. ^ "DJ Sky brags, says he introduced electronic dance music to Ghana". Entertainment. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2019-10-11.
  6. ^ WatsUpTV (2019-10-11). "Introduced Electronic Dance Music to Ghana, Djsky on WatsUp TV - watsup.tv". WatsUp.TV, Pan African Entertainment TV Show (in French). Retrieved 2019-10-11.
  7. ^ "Djsky featured on Times Square NYC Billboard with Spotify". 4 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Dj Sky featured on Times Square NYC Billboard with Spotify | News Ghana".
  9. ^ "DJsky hits 50 million views on Instagram with his amapiano freestyle video | News Ghana".
  10. ^ "Joselyn Dumas and others attend 'Hey Ibiza' hosted by DJSky (PHOTOS)". 11 February 2022.
  11. ^ "DJSky Host Hey Ibiza with Joselyn Dumas - watsup.tv". 10 February 2022.