DJ Outlaw
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DJ Outlaw is one of the best-known Bahraini hip hop music producers.Outlaw Productions is the one and only Hip Hop organization in Bahrain. It was founded by Dj Outlaw, who was fascinated by the hip hop movement and the way this movement transformed itself from an art form used as a tool of expression for some oppressed minorities, into a popular culture and a way of living to many people all around the world. Dj Outlaw's musical career started back in '97 when he started off as an independent Dj. But unlike the few other Dj's who started their careers in the same period, Outlaw refused to limit his career to just Djing at parties. As his understanding and thirst for the art form grew, so did his talent; he started to work on improving his music production skills. The outcomes of long days and nights of hard work resulted in '99 when he managed to start his own music production studio at home. Since then, Outlaw had all his efforts set on digging for fresh youthful talent who have the passion for hip hop just like he dose. So he worked independently joining many groups together through time. With the new millennium, a Hip Hop crew consisting of many musical talents named Da Outlaw Squad was formed. By 2003, the first rap band to emerge from Bahrain, and gain popularity and success - not only in Bahrain but also the whole Gulf region- was brought together by Outlaw, consisting of three Bahrainis, named "Infinity"; a name which stands for their infinite musical talents, dreams and aspirations. Although Infinity came to an end in the year 2005 due to the members' personal circumstances, Outlaw is definitely infinite! During his career that spans almost a decade, Outlaw has been covered by the media numerous times, including television interviews, frequent newspaper and magazine articles and features, various site interviews, and has had his tracks and remixes playing on the National Radio Station 96.5.
Ever since, he continued working on his music through Outlaw Productions with many different young people, producing mixtapes, organizing concerts, parties and charitable events. He has been mainly devoting all his efforts and talents to find genuine musical talents, subsequently stepping up the introduction of Hip Hop in Bahrain as a new artistic and musical facet. This is why Outlaw is considered by all who know him, as the originator of the Bahraini Hip Hop scene.
Currently, Outlaw Productions has recently just launched their newest division of the label, Outlaw Productions Events Management. Since Outlaw has normal contact with many Hip Hop artists and their management, it was a natural growth to branch out into this type of market, especially since Outlaw himself organized concerts for artists before.