DJ Bliss is an Emirati Disc Jockey, TV presenter, and Radio personality from Dubai. He is well known for his DJ mashup remixes and actively involved in the nightclub and DJ scene. Bliss was signed to Universal Music MENA and the first DJ in the MENA region to be signed to booking agency SKAM Artist in the US in 2015. He is also credited as one of the first Emirati DJs to go on a world tour. DJ Bliss also became the first Emirati DJ/Artist to have a number 1 album, ‘Made In Dubai’ on iTunes.
Personal Life
DJ Bliss was born on 06 June 1981, and his birthplace is Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
He completed his schooling at Al Mawakeb School, Dubai, UAE, and graduated from The University of Dubai, UAE.
DJ Bliss’s real name is Marwan Parham Al Awadhi.
In 2015, he was married to Danya and has a son named Zayed.
Career
In the late 1990s, he was working small DJ jobs at a theme park, progressing to landing a guest DJ spot on a Dubai radio station. Later he would find himself winning the Middle East Regional “Palm DJ of the year award.” which lead to his first taste of international stardom with a performance for “Ministry of Sound” in London.
In the early 2000s, becoming one of the most in-demand local DJ and TV personalities after the success of his “That’s Entertainment” TV show.
DJ Bliss is the first Emirati artist to sign with major multi-national music companies including “BMG” in 2003
In 2010, he builds own entertainment company “Bliss Inc. Entertainment.” Simultaneously he followed his passion for becoming an accomplished music producer, Artist, and entrepreneur.
In 2013, Wyclef Jean’s album “April Showers” as well as releasing his own first single “Let It Go” ft Kardinal Offishall.
By 2014, DJ Bliss signed to a U.S based DJ/Talent booking agency named Skam Artist who took his tour to the U.S in which he performed at some prestigious nightclubs located in various U.S. states.
After signing to “Universal M.E.N.A” DJ Bliss released a hit single “Shining” ft. international rapper MIMS and Daffy and more recently released his compilation album ‘Made In Dubai’ ft. various local artists from Dubai which skyrocketed straight to #1 on the UAE iTunes charts.
Family
DJ Bliss Mother
DJ Bliss Wife
Awards
Year
Title
2009
Hot 100 ‘Up & Coming’ Ahlan
2009
Bachelor of the Year, VIVA Magazine
2010
Hot 100 Up & Coming, Ahlan
2011
Hot Bachelor, Cosmopolitan Magazine Middle East
2011
The Hot 40, Gulf News
2011
World’s Top DJs ‘Best Local DJ’, Time Out Dubai
2012
Hot 100 ‘Trendsetter’, Ahlan
2012
Nightlife Award ‘Best Urban Night’, Time Out Dubai
