The music industry is a highly competitive space for any budding artist. With the advent of social media, this area has become increasingly saturated with fresh talent from different corners of the world. However, no matter how crowded it becomes, the industry will always have a place for original and unique artists. The success of Zillamatic in the DJing scene in Texas and online proves that there is always an audience for fresh and unique music.
Zillamatic discovered his passion for music at the young age of 19. He dropped out of school to start bedroom production after being heavily influenced by Skrillex and the dubstep movement back in 2010. As he moved to DJing in Dallas, it was only a matter of a couple of years for him to climb up ranks and become a trusted name in the Texas live music scene. Zilla’s unique energetic, open-format performances have helped him stand out from the crowd.
Zilla knows that DJing is more than just mixing sound. It is also about performing for and with the crowd. His strong stage presence and sense of mood help him customize music for any crowd or occasion. Zilla loves all genres of music but is passionate about EDM because it’s constantly evolving, which allows him to grow as an artist. After mastering the art of FX and mixing techniques, Zilla has become unstoppable with his fast-paced mixing style and ability to hop between genres.
Having a rock-solid career for over a decade in the highly competitive music space is a great achievement for any artist, but this success did not come easily to Zillamatic. He had to ignore the naysayers and those who never believed in his dreams. He had to pursue his passion for music and become one of the top DJs to prove that music can provide an artist with a successful career. If you have talent, you can monetize it in several ways. To help other budding artists who are struggling with similar challenges, Zilla founded Adept Music, a music consultant firm. Through this firm, Zilla helps budding DJs find jobs and stay employed.
So far, Zilla has worked with several top names in the music industry. This list includes G-Eazy, Waka Flocka Flame, Tory Lanez, Steve Aoki, Acraze, James Hype, SNBRN, Meduza, Snakehips, Bonnie X Clyde, and many more. In 2018, he became the director of music at Bottled Blonde Dallas, one of the top clubs in Texas. Now he is director of music for Bottled Blonde Miami as well. Zilla has been nominated as one of the Dallas Observer’s top DJs. He is a trusted name in the hospitality and entertainment industries, tailoring playlists to different venues.
Besides Bottled Blonde, Zilla has been a well-known name in other posh clubs like Citizen, Theory Nightclub, Green Light Social, 5 am Theater, Playhouse Dallas, and others. He has worked with Eatz Hospitality (Moxies USA) and also Harwood International to create and reform the music that plays in all of their venues. As a DJ, Zilla has traveled to different cities like San Diego, Oklahoma, and New York to perform at famous clubs and shows. But he has not limited his talent only to clubs and concerts. Zilla has been producing music independently for quite some time and enjoys a huge fan following on Spotify and Apple Music.
After storming the DJ scene in Texas, Zilla is now focusing on venturing into music production. This way, he can continue creating engaging music while paving the way for more talented artists in the industry.
