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DJ Clay
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Producer, rapper, disc jockey
Years active2003–present
LabelsHatchet House, Psychopathic Records

DJ Clay (born Michael Velasquez) is an American record producer, rapper and disc jockey from Detroit, Michigan.[1] He is signed to Psychopathic Records. As of 2010, Velasquez has sold over 200,000 units.[2]

Biography

Psychopathic Records

While DJing in Southwest Detroit, Michael Velasquez performed at several events hosted by Psychopathic Records, including Big Balla X-Mas Party events, Juggalo Championship Wrestling events, and the release party for Twiztid’s album Man's Myth.[2] In 2006, he was asked by Shaggy 2 Dope to DJ for him on his national "F.T.F.O." tour.[1][2][3] After the tour, Velasquez was approached by Insane Clown Posse to DJ all of their tours. Velasquez was signed by Psychopathic Records in 2007 and began producing songs for several of the label's releases.[1][2][3] In 2013 he joined the group Zug Izland. The lineup is now Syn, Mike P., and DJ Clay.

Hatchet House

At the 2007 Gathering of the Juggalos music festival, it was announced that Velasquez had been moved to Psychopathic Records' subsidiary label Hatchet House.[1][3][4] The following year, it was announced that Velasquez would be releasing a series of mixtapes entitled Let 'Em Bleed that would feature artists on both Psychopathic Records and Hatchet House.[2][4] After releasing four volumes, Velasquez announced in 2010 that he would be releasing a new series of mixtapes entitled Book of the Wicked.[2][5] On June 4, 2013, DJ Clay released a new mixtape entitled A World Upside Down.[6]

Influences

Velasquez cites Insane Clown Posse, DJ Q-bert, and Mix Master Mike among his influences.[3]

Discography

Features

He was featured on the Bloodstepp track "Underground MVP" which also featured Big Hoodoo, Axe Murder Boyz, Spice 1, KidCrusher, Syn and Mike Puwal of Zug Izland from the album Grand Theft UFO: Floppy Disk Edition released in 2014.

References

  1. ^ a b c d True, Chris "DJ Clay Biography", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Biography". Biography. Psychopathic Records / Hatchet House. Retrieved 8 December 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d Rotten Radio interview, 27 June 2008
  4. ^ a b Insane Clown Posse (presenters) (2008-07-13). Weekly Freekly Weekly- 13th July 2007 GOTJ Edition (internet news). Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. Event occurs at 7:08. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
  5. ^ "Chapter One". Hatchet Herald. 13 (6). Psychopathic Records. May 7, 2010. Retrieved July 10, 2010.
  6. ^ Hatchet Herald


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