MacKenzie Johnson, better known as DJ MAKJ, uncovered a passion for mixing and DJ’ing at only 15 years of age. After receiving the opportunity to live overseas in China, the teenager grabbed hold of his first set of Technics 1200 Turntables.
As he experimented with the new equipment, Johnson also took advantage of his foreign exposure and critically studied the technical nuances and styles set before him in the most popular clubs. No longer would DJ’ing be a new-found passion, but a thriving career path awaiting his discovery.
As a 17-year-old Johnson made his way back to the United States, he returned with a unique outlook and greater ambition than ever before. The insight Johnson acquired abroad aided him in gaining incredible local momentum; Johnson found himself being repeatedly invited to DJ countless local University and Community College events and concerts. Johnson’s exposed creativity and diversity as an artist deservingly awarded him with much critical acclaim and positive reception.
Johnson has extended his talent to notable venues in the greater California area at San Francisco’s Infusion Lounge and The Ambassador, Sacramento’s Dream Ultra Lounge and The Park in Sacramento, San Luis Obispo’s Mothers Tavern and Native Lounge, and Arizona’s Cream Stereo Lounge. Internationally, he has DJed in Macau, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Johnson was also the World Extreme Cagefighting “WEC” MMA West Coast DJ, Tachi Palace & Casino MMA DJ, NOS “Hot Import Nights” 2009 Season DJ, Coca-Cola Bay Area DJ for all corporate events, 2009 Love Fest Float DJ, and played at Fresh Entertainment 2010 fresh anniversary Rave in LA.
Johnson has since ventured into broader professional territory. He has been welcomed into the New York-based Crooklyn Clan as a featured artist; consistently producing immensely popular tracks/remixes among fellow DJs. Renowned artists such as Tiesto, Hardwell, Laidback Luke, DJ Chuckie, Steve Aoki, DJ R3hab, Wolfgang Gartner, just to name a few have all supported DJMAKJ’s tracks since his competitive debut in the realm of professional DJing and Production.
Most recently, MAKJ has joined Goom Radio, an outstanding achievement on its own. The online radio station specializes in customized radio for its listeners using the highest caliber of sound technology. DJMAKJ is currently the freshest DJ featured on the popular “In The Club” station on Goom. DJMAKJ is the second DJ on the West Coast to represent Goom Radio. His 60 min mixshows will be broadcasted every Saturday on 92.3 NY & Goom Radio’s online station.
At only 20 years of age, Mackenzie Johnson has achieved an almost unfathomable amount of success. His dedication to his craft and ambition to surpass any and all competitors will further propel DJMAKJ higher than he ever imagined.
