DJ Younjosh
{{Infobox musical artist | name = Younjosh Marley | image = Younjosh.jpg | image_size = 180px | background = Younjosh Marley is of Cuban, Haitian and Jamaican Descent | birth_name = Younjosh Chrys Marley | alias = Younjosh Marley, YM or Dj Younjosh | birth_date = March 16, 1984 | birth_place = Paris, France | genre = Electronic dance music | occupation = Template:Electronic musician | years_active = 2003-present | label = Independent
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Early life and career
Younjosh Marley started his deejaying career at the age of 16. By the time he was 17 he was performing at popular clubs such as Fantasia in the UK and Pla ”ephemere” in Paris. Then Move to NYC where he was quickly recognized as an electronic music prodigy at an early age, becoming one of the youngest DJs to regularly perform late-night sets. He secured residencies at several notable underground warehouse venues in New York City, including the Williamsburg Warehouse and the Brooklyn Firehouse.
Marley later relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, where he is credited with developing the city's late-night electronic dance music scene through his event series, "Music Don't Stop".
Earlier in his career, Younjosh’s mixes heavily involved Underground Sound, Tech house and Electro. As his career evolved, he introduced a blend of Latin House, electro house and hip hop to his mixes. He became popular in the United States after he released a bootleg of David Guetta’s hit track I Got a Feeling and a house mix session of Nothing But The Beat Part 1 and 2. He has worked with musicians such as Erick Morillo, Harvey J, Usher, Flo Rida, Trey Songz, and Jermaine Dupri.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Younjosh Marley | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Younjosh Chrys Marley |
| Born | March 16, 1984 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California |
| Genres | House music, Hip house, Underground house, EDM, Open format |
| Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, record producer, philanthropist, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts | Bob Marley (grand-uncle) |
Younjosh Chrys Marley (born March 16, 1984), professionally known as Younjosh Marley, is an American electronic house producer, multi-genre disc jockey, and entrepreneur. Widely recognized as a global pioneer of the modern hip house movement, Marley is credited with successfully bridging the gap between underground electronic music and urban nightlife environments. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he has performed in 61 countries across five continents and notably served as the exclusive official DJ for three consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments. Beyond music, Marley is an active philanthropist and community leader.
Early life and lineage
Younjosh Chrys Marley was born on March 16, 1984. He belongs to the historic Marley musical lineage, growing up as the grand-nephew of the legendary Jamaican reggae pioneer Bob Marley. Immersed in a rich musical heritage from a young age, he developed an eclectic palate across diverse genres, ultimately finding his calling within the burgeoning electronic dance music landscape while maintaining strong ties to his urban and cultural roots. (He is of Cuban, Haitian & Jamaican descent)
Musical career
DJing and live performances
Marley began his professional DJ career in the early 2000s, operating primarily as an open-format and multi-genre DJ. His technical agility and ability to blend distinct genres earned him critical recognition, including professional accolades documented by media outlets such as TUC Magazine and BuzzFeed.
To date, Marley has toured globally, staging live performances in roughly 61 countries across 5 continents. He achieved significant mainstream sports-entertainment milestones by being appointed as the sole official DJ representing the FIFA organization for three consecutive FIFA World Cup tournaments:
- 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
- 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
- 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar
Production and "Hip House" pioneering
As a music producer, Marley achieved commercial success by obtaining platinum sales certification for his recorded works. He is widely recognized in the electronic music community as a driving force behind modern “hip house” a subgenre that fuses the rhythmic elements of house music with hip-hop vocals and style.
Marley is particularly recognized for reshaping urban nightlife demographics. He pioneered the practice of introducing underground house music sounds historically confined to specialized electronic music venues into mainstream urban nightclubs, events, and festival circuits worldwide.
Philanthropy and leadership
Outside of his entertainment career, Marley operates as an active philanthropist and community entrepreneur. He spearheads several charitable initiatives aimed at youth empowerment, community development, and leadership mentoring, earning a reputation within the industry as a dedicated humanitarian.
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Looking Sexy" (featuring Harvey J) | Platinum-certified single |
| 2026 | "Welcome to Thailand" | |
| 2026 | "West Coast 4L" | |
| 2015 | "Birthday" | |
| 2026 | "Palm Springs Love" |
See also
- List of house music artists
- Hip house
- Marley family
Discography
- Singles
- Stand Up (ft Ck) (2014)
- Rise Up Youth (2015)
- Looking Sexy (2016)
- Use Your Love (Ft Kooly bros) (2017)
- Rhythm (2017)
- In Music We Trust (2017)
- Welcome To Atlanta (2018)
- 2020 (2019)
- Young Legend (2021)
- Blessings (2022)
- 20 EP (2023)
- West Coast 4L (2026)
References
- ↑ "NEXT UP: DJ YounJosh Is Taking Over the Atlanta NightLife". tucmag.net. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Younjosh is rocking every Music charts with his new Single". taptapmag.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Another one for atlanta popular pop dj/Producer Younjosh". medium.com. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ↑ "Ten Atl Presents "The Art Of Fridays Ft Superstar Dj Younjosh"". timeout.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
- ↑ "Younjosh tops #4 creators on Hot 100 Trending Hip hop & House music charts". edm.me. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ↑ "Whole Brooklyn Nets team Partys hard with DJ Younjosh after their Game". article.wn.com. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
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