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Shortee Blitz is the UK’s #1 Hip Hop and Club DJ and one of the scene’s most popular personalities. He is a tireless supporter of urban music and, through his numerous performances with artists ranging from De La Soul & L.L. Cool J to Jay-Z and Nas, and he has firmly established himself on the international scene.
Shortee’s signature skills of cutting, scratching and mixing as well as an ability to consistently rock the dance floor is recognized by the industry and his global fan base. Having won the ‘Best DJ’ award at the MOBOs in 2003 and subsequently being recognized as the UK’s ‘Best Hip-Hop DJ’ and ‘Best Hip-Hop Personality’, Shortee is no stranger to award nominations or award ceremonies. In 2007 & 2008 he was nominated for ‘Best Radio DJ’ (U.M.A.) and ‘Best DJ’ (MOBO)
Consistently in high demand, Shortee Blitz has toured his innovative style around the world to destinations as diverse as Dubai, Hong Kong, Kenya, Malaysia, Albania, Papua New Guinea, New York and Australia to name only a few. Shortee also DJ’s extensively throughout the UK and Europe, regularly holds down residencies in Ibiza and Cyprus throughout the summer and has brought his talent to venues ranging from The Big Chill Festival to Big Day Out in Val D’Isere (Switzerland). He has also hosted for The Princes’ Trust Urban Music Festival and D.J’d at the Nike Battlegrounds basketball and Joga Bonito football skills competition, which was hosted by Eric Cantona featuring football gods Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney to name a few.
With his commitments to his radio shows on Kiss FM and his extensive DJ tour set to continue throughout 2013, Shortee is also broadening his media horizons. He’s been a regular contributor to magazines such as I-DJ, Touch and Hip-Hop Connection. He can be currently seen on Kiss TV as well as The D.J. Takeover slot on MTV Base.
TOUR DATES:
Wed 20th February – Sugar, Adelaide
Thu 21st February – Rhythmalism, Melbourne
Fri 22nd February – The Gold Club, Port Moresby
Sat 23rd February – Hush Bar, Perth
Wed 27th February – Liv, Gold Coast
Fri 1st March – 633 Ann, Brisbane
Sat 2nd March – Highflyers Boat Party, Sydney