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Kayzo
Birth nameHayden Capuozzo
Born (1991-10-08) October 8, 1991 (age 33)
Houston, Texas, U.S.[1]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • producer
  • musician
  • remixer
Instrument
Years active2012–present
Labels

Hayden Capuozzo (born October 8, 1991), better known by his stage name Kayzo, is an American DJ based in Los Angeles, California.[1][2] He is best known for remixing songs and incorporating trap and hardstyle genres into his remixes. His collaboration with Riot, "Wake Up", received more than 200,000 plays in less than 24 hours.[3]

Kayzo is also the founder of Welcome Records.[4]

Early life

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Kayzo grew up playing hockey in Utah.[5] In 2012, he got accepted to Icon Collective, an electronic music production school based in Los Angeles. He graduated after 9 months.[6][7] He used Massive as a plugin to produce synths on his MacBook laptop.[8] Musically, he is described as a bass artist with 'aggressive sound' and elements of hardstyle, dubstep, and trap.[9]

Kayzo's musical career began in 2012 when he was chosen as the winner of Insomniac's "Discovery Project" challenge. Winning the challenge allowed him to perform at Escape from Wonderland that year, which was also his first gig as a DJ.[10]

Career

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In 2013, he released the single "Malfunktion 2.0" featuring vocal duo Duelle through Borgore's record label Buygore Records.[11] He also collaborated with Slander for the single "Gettin Down" and with Jordan Alexander for the single "Recoil".[12][13] On October 21, 2014, Kayzo collaborated with Australian musician Seek N Destroy to release the single "Crank", which was described as a heavy metallic sound with impactful sub bass.[14][15][16][17][18] On December 16, 2014, he released "Fired Up" as an EP through Firepower Records.[19][20][21] He was featured in "Future Sounds of EDM", a compilation by Krewella released on Ministry of Sound.[22]

In July 2015, Kayzo collaborated with Dotcom to release "Take a Picture" featuring Sam King, as a free download.[23][24][25] In December 2015, he released "Hasselhouse" on Steve Aoki's record label Dim Mak.[26]

In 2016, he released his debut EP "Welcome To The Doghouse" via his own label Doghouse Recordings.[27][28][29] He later collaborated with Barong Family artist Cesqeaux to release the single "Home".[30][31] He also collaborated with Gammer on the single "Frequency".[32][33][34][35] Kayzo featured on the Yultron song "Tempura Roll" alongside Ookay and Dotcom.[36]

On March 24, 2017, Kayzo released "This Time" as a single on Canadian record label Monstercat.[37][38][39][40] On May 30, 2017, "Whistle Wars" was released as a single, which was described as genre-bending and bass-stomping.[41][42][43][44][45] He was featured in the MainStage lineup of Nameless Music Festival 2017, which will be held in Barzio, Italy, on June 2, 2017.[46] On November 21, 2017, Kayzo announced that he would be dropping his debut album, "Overload" on January 19, 2018. On August 14, 2019, Kayzo released the follow-up album, “Unleashed” on Welcome Records.[47] On June 24, 2022, Kayzo dropped his third full length album, “New Breed” on Welcome Records.[48]

Personal life

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Capuozzo is romantically partnered with Canadian DJ and musician Cray.[49]

Discography

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Main article: Kayzo discography
  • OVERLOAD (2018)
  • Unleashed (2019)
  • NEW BREED (2022)

References

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  1. ^ a b c BWW News Desk. "KAYZO to Play the Fox Theatre This February". Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  2. ^ "10 Producers From Diplo's "Access All Areas" Mix That You Need To Check OutKayzo". Complex. February 20, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  3. ^ Meadow, Matthew (February 1, 2017). "KAYZO x RIOT Team Up For Epic New Banger "Wake Up" [Free Download]". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  4. ^ "Kayzo taps OST for newest Welcome Records cut, 'Liar'". Dancing Astronaut. November 4, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. ^ Dickens, Wesley (June 25, 2014). "Carnage - Bricks Ft. Migos (Kayzo Remix) + Interview". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  6. ^ Hinkley, Ryan (March 14, 2017). "Listen to Kayzo's savage hour-long mix for Diplo & Friends - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  7. ^ Crow, David Lee (July 29, 2014). "Kayzo Is One Of EDM's Most Talented Up-And-Coming Producers [Interview]". EDM.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  8. ^ "Kayzo". Insomniac.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  9. ^ Evenson, Austin (March 22, 2017). "Kayzo blends R&B and dubstep in electic [sic] MMW Orbit playlist". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  10. ^ Boyle, Kelly (October 27, 2016). "Aspire to Inspire 157: KAYZO". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  11. ^ C, Alex (November 6, 2013). "Kayzo Feat Duelle - Malfunktion 2.0". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  12. ^ Bay, Jeaux (September 6, 2013). "Kayzo & Slander - Gettin Down". www.thissongslaps.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  13. ^ Duham, Josh (December 17, 2013). "Kayzo & Jordan Alexander - Recoil (Original Mix)". www.thissongslaps.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  14. ^ Ma-less. "Seek N Destroy x Kayzo - "Crank"". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  15. ^ Hanf, Steel (October 22, 2014). "Kayzo and Seek N Destroy "Crank" up the rage - EARMILK". Earmilk. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  16. ^ Dylan (October 21, 2014). "Kayzo x Seek N Destroy - Crank EP". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  17. ^ Champagne, Jesse (October 31, 2014). "Kayzo & Seek N Destroy Crank It Up". LessThan3.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  18. ^ K-S, Jay (October 22, 2014). ""Crank" by Kayzo x Seek N Destroy". www.pumpthebeat.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  19. ^ Khal. "PREMIERE: Kayzo ft. Nina Sung - "Fired Up (Synchronice Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  20. ^ Casey (December 24, 2014). "Kayzo Releases Fired Up EP (Firepower Records)". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  21. ^ "EP: "Fired Up" by Kayzo". www.pumpthebeat.com. January 8, 2015. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  22. ^ Staff, EDM Sauce (July 16, 2014). "Kayzo - No Vacancy (Original Mix)". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  23. ^ Zwilling, Eric (July 10, 2015). "DA Premiere: Dotcom & Kayzo - Take a Picture feat. Sam King (Original Mix) [Free Download] - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  24. ^ Rowland, Carter (July 16, 2015). "Dotcom X Kayzo- Take A Picture Ft. Sam King". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  25. ^ Sills, Greg (July 10, 2015). "Dotcom x Kayzo Ft. Sam King - Take A Picture [FREE DOWNLOAD]". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  26. ^ Lefevre, Zachary (December 10, 2015). "Kayzo Releases "Hasselhouse" on Dim Mak!". EDM Identity. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  27. ^ Stone, Damon (May 11, 2016). "KAYZO Releases "THE DOGHOUSE" EP - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  28. ^ Endykiewicz, Paige (October 27, 2015). "Kayzo Your EDM Exclusive Interview". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  29. ^ Meadow, Matthew (March 4, 2016). "Kayzo - Can't Stop [Doghouse Recordings]". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  30. ^ Shaun (July 31, 2016). "Kayzo's Highly Anticipated Hard Summer 2016 Set Is Pure Madness". ThatDrop. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  31. ^ Sills, Greg (July 22, 2016). "Cesqeaux & Kayzo Bring It "Home" In Latest Collab". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  32. ^ Zwilling, Eric (October 14, 2016). "Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency (Original Mix) [Free Download] - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  33. ^ Tran, Dennis (November 10, 2016). "Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  34. ^ "Kayzo & Gammer Hit Hard with Their Latest Collaboration". ThatDrop. October 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  35. ^ Meadow, Matthew (January 18, 2017). "Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency (Kayoh Remix) [Free Download]". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  36. ^ Zwilling, Eric (May 6, 2016). "Yultron, Ookay, Kayzo, and Dotcom link for 'Tempura Roll' - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  37. ^ Kohli, Kanvar (March 27, 2017). "Kayzo - This Time - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  38. ^ Lopez, Carlos (March 31, 2017). "Kayzo Releases "This Time" On Monstercat!". EDM Identity. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  39. ^ Reis, Sean (March 24, 2017). "KAYZO Brings the Doghouse to Monstercat for "This Time"". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  40. ^ Sills, Greg (March 24, 2017). "Kayzo Releases Slamming Single On Monstercat". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  41. ^ Stevo (May 15, 2017). "Listen To Slushii's Remix of Kayzo's Unreleased 'Whistle Wars'". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  42. ^ Novak, Kristopher (May 30, 2017). "KAYZO Delivers New Music On The Heels Of Massive SMF Performance". EDM Sauce. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  43. ^ Weshefsky, Joe (May 30, 2017). "Kayzo - Whistle Wars - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  44. ^ Lauren, Ikenn (May 30, 2017). "Kayzo Finally Drops His Hard-Hitting Anthem, "Whistle Wars"". www.thissongslaps.com. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  45. ^ Meadow, Matthew (May 30, 2017). "Kayzo Finally Releases The ID On Everyone's Mind, "Whistle Wars"". Your EDM. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  46. ^ BWW News Desk. "Afrojack, Axwell Ingrosso and Zedd to Headline Nameless Music Festival". Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  47. ^ Unleashed, August 14, 2019, retrieved October 19, 2022
  48. ^ NEW BREED, June 24, 2022, retrieved October 19, 2022
  49. ^ "Cray and Kayzo Back Together?". Exron Music. April 24, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
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