About

Hey everyone, DJ Marz here, and welcome back to the Keep It Locked podcast! Your go-to destination for entertainment, media, lifestyle, and showbiz. 

She started with zero experience during lockdown and built her way into Dubai’s competitive DJ scene

In this episode, we break down how she went from learning at home to landing real gigs, building a brand, and standing out in a crowded market

We also talk about the reality behind the industry, the challenges, the pressure, and what it actually takes to succeed as a creative in Dubai

If you’re trying to break into a new career or build something from scratch, this one hits different

Timestamps

00:00 Intro and guest introduction

01:00 Story behind DJ name and identity

05:00 Early interest in music and background

10:00 Moving to Dubai and starting corporate life

15:00 Lockdown turning point and learning DJing

20:00 First Instagram live and breakthrough

25:00 First gigs and entering the Dubai market

30:00 Family support and cultural challenges

38:00 Reality of the DJ industry in Dubai

45:00 Challenges as a female DJ

52:00 Dealing with pressure and setting boundaries

58:00 Personal branding and style

01:02:00 Future plans and journey ahead

01:05:00 Music taste and closing thoughts

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