About Derek John
DJ / Musician
Derek J, professionally known as dubMizaaj, was born in Karachi, Pakistan 🇵🇰 and is now based in Bahrain 🇧ðŸ‡.
With over 24 years dedicated to electronic music, dubMizaaj’s journey has been driven by passion, curiosity, and a constant desire to evolve. Having performed alongside and opened for internationally recognized DJs, he continues to refine both his technical ability and musical identity with every performance.
Known for his eclectic sound and versatile style, dubMizaaj delivers sets that keep audiences engaged through unexpected selections and seamless storytelling.
Having moved to the Middle East at a young age, Derek has spent much of his life in Bahrain while traveling extensively across Europe, including the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Germany. These experiences exposed him to diverse cultures and underground electronic music scenes, shaping his musical taste and influencing the distinctive sound he brings to every set.
