Fuzzmatazz – An Introduction to DJ Fuzz

Ask almost any urban music aficionado, to name a prominent Malaysian hip hop DJ, rest assured, the name DJ Fuzz always seems to be the normal basic response. While many would credit this notation for popularity, DJ Fuzz is well known because of his quality music, and love for it.

Fuzz's real name, Farzwa De Attaher Emir, or to most Malaysians, DJ Fuzz, hails from the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Initially a fan of urban music, his rise to DJ stardom began at the turn of the millennium, in the year 1999, when he enrolled into Malaysia's first ever DJ school, Playaz Universe.

Upon completion, Fuzz stayed on as advisor to the more sophisticated professional courses offered at the school. After years of experience in nurturing and enhancing talent, DJ Fuzz started his very own institution. The Mixology DJ Academy, was established in (year), and located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city. As the urban music hip hop scene is growing and in demand, Musicology DJ Academy will soon be operating across Malaysia and soon, Indonesia.

DJ Fuzz also represents (or shall we say ¼) Teh Tarik Crew, one of the more prominent hip hop group in Malaysia. He also holds the position of Promotions Director of Teh Tarik Records (one of the largest independent urban music record label in Malaysia)

The Jack Of All Trades

Not contented with the response of urban music in Malaysia, DJ Fuzz makes it a point to making appearances, spinning regularly at various top Kuala Lumpur hip hop clubs and events, and even having his own radio show, The 7 o' clock Breaks wit' DJ Fuzz, on Red 104.9 FM to increase exposure nationwide.(DJ Fuzz currently now stands as the only Malaysian urban DJ to have his very own hip hop Mixshow, aptly called, Club Hitz, on HITZ.FM (Malaysia's number one English radio station), which has 2 millions listeners daily.

He also contributes to the Dragon Magazine, having his own column, “Mari Belajar DJ”, (or Let's Learn DJ) teaching the finer points of DJ-ing.

DJ Fuzz also has a collection of championships under his belt, being the winner for The Vestax Extravaganza, as well as The Pioneer Digital DJ Battle Championships. DJ Fuzz is the only individual to have won the Pioneer Digital DJ Battle 3 years in a row (more recently in 2005), as well as being the first Malaysian DJ to have done so.

Recently, DJ Fuzz was inducted into the prestigious, and largest worldwide coalition of top rated DJs in the world, The Bum Squad, as an official Bum Squad DJ. This induction comes as recognition to the abilities and contributions of a DJ to the music scene.

The Next Scratch... (We mean, Step)

As experience is the greatest teacher, DJ Fuzz is now currently into producing, creating wicked beats or tunes for the Teh Tarik Crew or other up and coming artistes. Among the artistes that he has produced and collaborated for, are, the K-Town Clan, Altimet, Mizznina, Reshmonu, MC David, KLG Sqwad and many more.

Mixology, DJ Fuzz's first official Malaysian mixtape, is generating good response, as well as rave reviews from the Malaysian media, apart from doing very well in all good Malaysian music stores. It features tracks from worldwide hip-hop artists such as Cesar Comanche and Encore from the States, the UK's Sinnikal, Koko DMV and Bonafide from Singapore, Soulid of Indonesia and a veritable who's who of independent Malaysian talent.

Notable remarks on Mixology by the Malaysian media:

“It would definitely get one all excited again about hip hop music”
The Malay Mail, April 21st 2004

“This is real hip hop... this sounds like an international album, the quality is that good”
JUICE Magazine, April 2004

“You have to gice this album due respect... Mixology sidesteps major pitfalls with easy confidence”
KLue Magazine #59, May 2004


And riding the massive response from the masses, Mixology 2 is in the works and on the way and features brilliant contributions from more countries like the Czech Republic, Lebanon, Japan and Australia.


For more information on DJ Fuzz and bookings, contact

Manager                                      
Yaniz Merican
yaniz@yzinternational.com

DJ Fuzz Myspace: www.myspace.com/fuzzmatazz

DJ Fuzz Discography

Album Projects and Appearances

•    Message For The Masses Compilation, Gecko Records, April 2002
•    Phat Family Compilation, Positive Tone/EMI, July 2002
•    How's The Level- Teh Tarik Crew, Teh Tarik Records/Positive Tone/EMI, October 2002
•    Return Of The Boom Box- Poetic Ammo, Positive Tone/EMI, March 2003
•    What's Next?-Teh Tarik Crew, Teh Tarik Records, Sony BMG Malaysia 2004
•    Mixology – DJ Fuzz, Teh Tarik Records 2004
•    Monumental- the Journey Continues, Reshmonu, Sony BMG Malaysia 2005
•    Vallavan-Yogi B and Nachatra, Maestro Records 2006
•    Mixology (Junk Magazine Edition)-DJ Fuzz-Junk  Music Magazine 2007
•    Straight to the Point- Point Blanc,Voyeur Records/Warner Records 2007

Awards and Recognitions

•    Playaz/Ecler DJ Championship 2002 (Scratch Champion)
•    Malaysian Vestax Extravaganza DJ Championship 2002 (Finalist)
•    Malaysian Vestax Extravaganza DJ Championship 2003 & 2004 (Champion)
•    Pioneer Digital DJ Battle 2003,  2004 & 2005 (Champion)
•    Asian Pioneer Digital Battle 2006 (First Runner up)
•    Official Member of the Bum Squad DJz Worldwide (www.bumsquaddjz.com)