THEMADDEEJAY

THEMADDEEJAY's musical journey began at the age of five in Maastricht, The Netherlands, where he first immersed himself in the world of guitar. As he grew, so did his passion for sound—branching into drumming and eventually performing in bands that explored the intensity of Heavy Metal, the groove of Rock, and the soul of Blues. This broad foundation laid the groundwork for a pivotal shift in the early 1990s, when his love for Techno music began to take root. In 1996, he transitioned from live bands to the world of DJing, entering—and winning—a DJ competition at the iconic Independent Club Backstage in Maastricht. This milestone marked the true beginning of his artistic identity. Under the alias THEMADDEEJAY, he fully embraced the underground sound, developing a raw, driving style within the