As a young boy DJ Irie never imagined he would one day be spinning at Robert Downey Jr.’s private birthday bash. Surrounded by Hollywood elites dancing to his remix of Sting’s classic hit Roxanne, Irie almost had to pinch himself when Sting (Yes, that Sting) grabbed the mic and began to sing along. He recalls thinking, “wow, is this really happening. I couldn’t believe that the same music-loving boy from Miami was actually spinning while Sting rocked out to his mix.” His love for turntables began while attending boarding school in Jamaica, and what started as a hobby quickly turned into a lifelong passion. After school he returned home to Miami determined to make his DJing dream a reality. Working the local party scene, Irie spent years making a name for himself. Today he is a staple in Miami’s world-renowned party scene, with a number one mix-show on Miami’s WEDR 99 JAMZ. For Irie, DJing is more than being a maestro on the turntables, it’s about letting the music speak for itself. “I sense the vibe is going in a certain direction then that’s what dictates what the music is going to be. It could be anything. It might be house or classics or Latin or hip hop to start the journey. And then once the journey starts, it’s about continuing on that vibe and going where that vibe takes us. To me that’s what DJing is all about.”

This unwavering passion has brought Irie success in many entrepreneurial ventures, as well. He built a flourishing consulting firm, Artist Related, which includes a roster of some of Miami’s hottest DJs. Irie is also an enthusiastic philanthropist and annually hosts Irie Weekend, an event-filled weekend that benefits that Irie Foundation. He shares his charitable donations with organizations like the
Make-a-Wish Foundation, The Special Olympics, and the respective foundations of friends like Dwayne Wade and Alonzo Morning.

Irie attributes his success to hardwork and determination. DJing will always be his first love, which is why every performance he gives is an unforgettable experience. “If I’m not leaving everything on those turntables during my performance then I’m selling myself short. And that means the crowd didn’t get everything I had to give and will leave with a perception of me that’s really not accurate. I never want that to happen, so I do it every time like it’s my last.”