3a: Dazy Haze - Building a DJ Brand Without Losing Your Authentic Sound

📺 Watch the Video on Spotify & YouTube“It’s like a charcuterie board of music—variety is the spice of life,” says Dazy Haze, Minneapolis-based DJ, public health professional, and creator who joins Behind the Decks MPLS to share her journey from classically trained pianist in Wisconsin to dynamic force in the Twin Cities’ electronic scene. As Dazy Haze explains, her musical palette was shaped by dissecting orchestral layers, jamming on jock jams in grade school, and eventually diving deep into the Burning Man scene in California, where the fusion of art, music, and community ignited her passion for DJing.Today on Behind the Decks MPLS, Dazy Haze reflects on how post-COVID Minneapolis feels ripe for creative rebirth, why she’s intentionally committing to playing what’s in her heart—including melodic house, tech house, acid, and pop remixes—and how she’s balancing her drive for production with a mission to give back. She discusses her disciplined approach to lifelong learning, the challenges of incorporating live instruments into electronic sets, and why donating a portion of her DJ earnings is non-negotiable. If you’re curious about the artistic evolution of a DJ blending musical flavors, openly navigating personal rebrands, and striving to make an impact, you’ll want to hear Dazy Haze’s story.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1R1BoC4O3tECATCH THE B2B:Dazy Haze + Harry Duran YouTube: https://youtu.be/KdgHfXwi-jw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-344089927/btd003-dazy-haze-b2b-harry5 Key TakeawaysDefine your creative goals—get specific, make a plan, and execute with intention instead of drifting aimlessly.Put in the reps—practice your craft daily, whether it’s DJing, producing, or learning new skills. Consistency wins.Stay true to your sound—play what ignites your passion, not just what you think others want. Authenticity attracts the right opportunities.Connect with your community—reach out, share, and learn from others. Every conversation holds a lesson, every collaboration opens doors.Give back—use your platform and resources to help causes you care about. Generosity multiplies impact far beyond the dance floor.Memorable Quotes"Over time you will learn more finesse. That's just taken time to keep practicing, keep understanding the capabilities of this musical instrument, and then playing around, finding that space, taking the time is really important.""It all always would center around: just be yourself. But it's still a journey to find out what that is. You still have to talk with yourself, be with yourself, and explore your library or explore the sounds you like.""When it came to this latest rebrand, it was easy to just focus around creation and others finding joy through art and music—what I can open up portals to help people see through, walk through, or dance through. Maybe they like what's on the other side, and we’re all just creating little portals for each other to walk through."Connect with Dazy HazeInstagram: http://instagram.com/dazyhazemusicSoundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/qacvW6UhcUR6lMQc5PConnect with UsWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkPG6MJDADxPDad9Dkzg2ewN4Ry7BOnnLListen + Watch on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nuAdLB1RSemf51PCsTLba?si=ea696f6013d542baListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-decks-mpls/id1868466897MPLSHOUSEWebsite: https://www.mplshouse.com/Instagram: http://instagram.com/mplshouseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mplshouse3333Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mplshouseAngel Sandro on Instagram: http://instagram.com/angelmsandroCreditsPodcast Track ID: (Feel For Yuh) - Jeff Swiff feat. MPLSHOUSE on Real Feel Recordshttps://itstherealfeel.bandcamp.com/album/jeff-swiff-mplshouse-six-won-two-ep-rfr004 Hosted by Harry DuranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/djhdbeatsSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djhd🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCast - https://fullcast.co