His passion for music began early. Dannyboi started listening to r&b just before he hit his teen years. With a wide range of knowledge being built up over the years his focuses quickly turned to DJ-ing. He wanted to share this musical style with the people that appreciated it the most. At the ripe age of 18 Dannyboi started working in the nightclub scene. Through time and persistence he started to build a name for himself and pick up different residences in various night spots.
The ball started to truly roll when Dannyboi picked up a radio show on the local youth community station. Through this medium he was exposed to a wider range of audience and was able to build up a positive and recognisable image. Joining in active roles at the station also gave great media experience and the opportunity to delve into the activities of a Radio station and all things that go on behind the scenes. He was apart of some of the highest rating shows at Groove. Some of these included the breakfast crew, the ever popular Friday night fiesta, one half of the notorious Sunday skool and now currently representing his true love Soul / R&B with the Soul Lounge. For more information on the radio show and the Soul Lounge phenomenon check out the website http://www.soullounge.com.au
There have been many residencies held by Dannyboi over the years; some of these include Steves Hotel, Marble Bar, Ambar, Escobar, Club Bayview, Varga Lounge, Metro City, Onyx, Maxx, Saphiree Bar. He has also had guest spots at The Ruby Room Sundays and Pallas nightclub. Dannyboi endeavored to change the way people listened to r&b. He wanted to be different in the way that he played. He didnt just want to play it safe, Dannyboi wanted to take risks and put himself on the line to show Perth something unique.
There have been a lot of DJs that Dannyboi has worked with and he would like to pay respect to. DJs SoSo, Skooby (one half of the peoples DJs), S-man, Don Migi, Gerry T (The OPP Boys), Slick, Nick Alexander, Brett Costello, Lox, Junior, LXD, Kyte, Karl Blue, Karl Kraven, Ad-Roc, Jay, Bounce, Big Steve. There is a lot of talent in Perth and a lot of good DJs. Respect to you all. He has supported the likes of 50 Cent & G-Unit, John Legend, Black Eyed Peas, Naughty By Nature, DJ Green Lantern, DJ Premier, Isreal, Mr Sinista, Tony Touch, Daniel Merriweather, Cash Money, Shaggy just to name a few.
Through the Love of the music and more predominantly R&B / Soul, Dannyboi believes it can all be achieved with a smile and enjoying what you do. Watch out for the Soul Lounge radio show, coming to a state near you.
