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A Career Built Inside DJ Culture

For over 20 years, DJ Zimmie has worn almost every hat possible in the world of DJ culture. On the stage he’s performed both domestically and internationally alongside seminal artists like DJ Premier, Z-Trip and DJ AM to name a few. Three years in a row he competed and placed in one of the biggest DJ Battle circuits in the world, Red Bull 3Style. Off stage, he’s toured the world as DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Tour Manager and Tech, getting a rare glimpse behind the scenes through experiences at some of the world’s most iconic clubs, venues and festivals with the biggest names from the last 50 years of DJing.

Zimmie’s uniquely honest perspective on DJing and the surrounding culture has made him a strong voice in the community through various lectures, interviews and articles. He’s also been hard at work on a documentary series titled “Revolutions: The Story of the DJ” which chronicles the history of the DJ spanning almost 100 years. Portions of this were presented by Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta as “Pioneers of Hip-Hop” to celebrate the role of the DJ in Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary.

Behind the scenes he supports DJs through his role as Artist Relations for Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta and helps with the product development of new DJ gear. His latest endeavor, the Level Up DJ conference, is working to build community and support DJs in both their professional and personal lives.

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A Music CATALOG BUILT OVER TWO DECADES

What began behind the turntables has grown into a diverse body of work, including an independent record label, a mixtape archive spanning more than 20 years, the 18-volume You Gots to Grill series, and a monthly radio show dedicated to sharing music old and new.

Explore the collection and discover the projects that have shaped DJ Zimmie’s sound.

Private Stock Records
You Gots to Grill
DJ Zimmie mixes
Private Stock Records Radio

FEATUREd PROJECTS

APPLE MIX

You Gots To Grill has always been about capturing the soundtrack of summer. I’m excited to bring the 2026 edition to Apple Music through Jim Sharp’s SEE23 curation.

PIONEERS OF HIP-HOP

To celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, I partnered with Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta to tell the story of the DJs who shaped the culture through this three-part documentary series.

LEVEL UP

Level Up is my passion project, built to give DJs access to practical education, meaningful connections, and the kind of community that helps careers move forward.

THE NEXT STEP

Let’s Make Something Happen.

Interested in booking DJ Zimmie, collaborating on a project or simply getting in touch? Whether on stage or behind the scenes, every great opportunity starts with a conversation.