Dj SchizophreNik
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SchizophreNik (skitzo-phrenik) (born July 29, 1986, in Karlovo, Bulgaria) is a top Dj and Producer of Dance/Rap/R&B/House Music. Schizo has hit the top 10 Dance Charts with his productions and mixes all over the world. His music has been played on radio stations across Europe, Asia, Australia, and America. SchizophreNik has signed two record deals with house label Oh!Records in Canada, and dance label iMusic in the UK, and is also currently working with A&R Select in Hollywood. Dj SchizophreNik is the co-founder and partner of Skyline Culture ([1]), consisting of the Skyline Clothing brand, Sky Music, and Skyline Modeling. SchizophreNik is also the Author of the Blog Site: MusicHeatXL.com "[2]" bringing the latest Music Industry News and Gossip to the world.
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[edit] Personal Life
Nikolay Poptchev aka Dj SchizophreNik, was born in the Eastern European country "Bulgaria". As a teen he left his homeland with his family to come to the United States and start a new life. In 2001, Nikolay and his family moved to Chicago, IL where he graduated High School and obtained business education in a local community college. His passion was always music but never had the opportunity to do anything else other than listening to it. In his early college months he began learning professional recording music equipment and composed a few tracks as practice. After a couple of hard working months he released his first underground album titled "The Beginning". The album received great comments and ratings. Nik was determined and motivated to release new productions after his first accomplishment and produced the trance production titled "Naked Heart". "Naked Heart" was an instant hit on the web dance charts and became a Top 10 hit on the Dance charts in America. It was then the name "SchizophreNik" became Nik's new music artist name from the help of his girlfriend, Anna Toupitsyna. Under the name of SchizophreNik, Nik became the top new dance producer in the country with his productions being played in many radio stations and dance clubs across the world. Australia, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy, Bulgaria, Japan, Greece, Romania, and Russia to name a few. As of the year of 2007, SchizophreNik has signed record deals in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Hollywood to further and expand his career in the entertainment industry.
[edit] Awards
- 4th Spot on the Top 10 Dance Charts with production "Naked Heart" in 2006, 2007.
- Top Hard Dance 10 Broadjam and Garage Music Charts with production "Digital Rush" in 2006.
- Top 10 Dance Chart with production "Downtown 2 AM" in 2007.
- Awarded Top Trance Producer in the North West Territory of the United States, including Chicago, IL in 2006, 2007.
- Awarded for Top New Music and Entertainment Website: MusicHeatXL.com in 2007
- Music Heat XL Platinum Status in first month in 2007-2008