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Enferno

Biography

Eric Jao (also known as DJ Enferno) has come a long way from his early days of making mixtapes and slinging vinyl crates. Eric began manipulating music at age 14, splicing and rearranging his favorite 12” records using a boombox and cassette tapes. He began his DJ career playing mobile gigs while attending #1 ranked Thomas Jefferson HS in Alexandria, VA, thereafter earning his stripes (and business degree) while attending the University of Virginia. Post college, as an IT professional by day, Eric spent his nights DJ’ing in Washington DC’s legendary nightclubs including Zei Club, the Bank, and 1223.

Since then, Eric has said goodbye to his day job, won a few DJ battles (including the 2003 DMC USA Championship), and performed for over 3 million people in 35 countries, including a 2-year run as Madonna’s tour DJ. He’s performed at some of the nation’s biggest nightclubs, including a residency at Tao in Las Vegas. His current gig schedule balances his hometown DC club and private event performances with regular trips to venues across America, and occasional trips around the world.

As as a performer, Eric is part DJ, part musician. Armed with an encyclopedia-like mental music catalogue, Eric cooks up your favorite booty-shaking hip-hop, fist-pumping EDM, and guiltiest-pleasure throwback jams like a master chef. All genres, decades, and BPMs are fair game. Also a classically trained musician, Eric uses his piano and percussion skills to create and perform music on-the-spot with his signature #LiveRemix shows, successfully combining the versatility of a DJ set with the performance value of a live band.

Tao Nightclub (Las Vegas)

As a producer, Eric’s range is just as broad. He’s made music for Madonna’s “Sticky & Sweet” tour, Michael Jackson’s posthumous Cirque Du Soleil shows, Rihanna’s “Loud” tour, and 20th Century FOX’s 2015 “Peanuts Movie”. He’s released bass-driven music on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak label, as well as mainstream tracks like his chart-topping “Party Rock Anthem” remix on Interscope Records. His E.A.S.Y. (i.e. Enferno And Shiftee, Yo) collaboration has produced both remixes and original tracks, combining hip-hop and bass music with pop and soul. Eric also worked on music arrangements for Shakira’s 2017-2018 El Dorado World Tour.

Mix Major – Music Technology School (Herndon, VA)

Beyond the stage and studio, Eric is a trendsetter in music education. Himself a father of two children, Eric founded Mix Major to teach kids and teenagers how to create their own music, regardless of their musical training or ability to play an instrument. With Mix Major, Eric is modernizing music education while positively affecting the trajectory of kids’ lives.

Mix Major Team Building

In 2018, Eric opened Mix Major’s brick-and-mortar music technology school. Originally focused on teaching kids and teens, Eric has expanded his teaching audience to adults through classes and Mix Major’s unique Team Building program. With Mix Major’s Team Building program, Eric is using music and creativity to connect team members to each other.

Beyond the Mix Major classroom, Eric creates and publishes free educational video content for traditional music educators with his Teacher TV Youtube videos. Music teachers from London, to New Zealand, to Zambia, and the USA have used Eric’s tutorials to craft music technology curriculum for their schools.

From mixtapes, to Madonna, to making a difference, Eric continues to engage people through entertainment and impact people everywhere through education. “I make a living playing music, making music, teaching music, and making people happy,” says Eric. “I’m truly blessed to be able to do what I love.”

News

  • Enferno & Shiftee - Naked
    August 25, 2017

    Release Title: “Naked”
    Artist: Enferno & Shiftee
    Release Date: August 25, 2017
    Label: Hot Mom USA

    Enferno & Shiftee - Naked
  • Discobelle Premiere of E.A.S.Y. & Sayyi Studio Performance of "What You Mean"
    October 12, 2016

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    Check out the video here

    Discobelle Premiere of E.A.S.Y. & Sayyi Studio Performance of "What You Mean"
  • Complex Premieres E.A.S.Y. (Enferno and Shiftee) and Sayyi New Release "What You Mean"
    July 27, 2016

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    Check out the track here

    Complex Premieres E.A.S.Y. (Enferno and Shiftee) and Sayyi New Release "What You Mean"
  • DJ Enferno's 'Peanuts' theme remix even raises Snoopy's game #ThePeanutsMovie
    February 18, 2016

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    Check the full story here 

    DJ Enferno's 'Peanuts' theme remix even raises Snoopy's game #ThePeanutsMovie
  • Brand New E.A.S.Y. Original, "Like That" Premiered on Complex UK
    September 18, 2015

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    E.A.S.Y., aka “Enferno and Shiftee, Yo” just dropped a brand new original, “Like That,” premiered on Complex UK.

    If you like what you hear, check out E.A.S.Y.’s page for more tracks!

    Brand New E.A.S.Y. Original, "Like That" Premiered on Complex UK
  • E.A.S.Y. - Like That
    September 16, 2015

    Song Title: “Like That”
    Artist: E.A.S.Y.
    Release Date: Sept. 16, 2015
    Label: Deluxxx

    E.A.S.Y. - Like That
  • Shiftee in Asia August 2015
    August 18, 2015

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    Shiftee in Asia August 2015
  • 20th Century Fox Enlists Enferno For Peanuts Theme Remix
    April 24, 2015

    The Peanuts Movie might not be dropping until November 2015, but 20th Century Fox asked Enferno to freshen up the iconic theme song for their CinemaCon 2015 presentation.

    Get more deets on the star studded event at Mashable.com

    20th Century Fox Enlists Enferno For Peanuts Theme Remix
  • AllThingsGo.com Premieres E.A.S.Y. remix of Sia "Big Girls Cry"
    April 21, 2015

    E.A.S.Y.’s remix of Sia “Big Girls Cry” premiered exclusively on AllThingsGo.com

    AllThingsGo.com Premieres E.A.S.Y. remix of Sia "Big Girls Cry"
  • Shiftee Talks E.A.S.Y. With FACT TV at SXSW
    March 31, 2015

    Shiftee Talks E.A.S.Y. With FACT TV at SXSW
  • Moodswing SXSW 2015 Schedule
    March 17, 2015

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    Moodswing SXSW 2015 Schedule
  • Watch E.A.S.Y. "Coming Around Again" Video On Run The Trap
    February 9, 2015

    via RunTheTrap.com:

    Embodying both the “#RealDJing” and “#AfterEDM” conversations A-Trak sparked, Shiftee and Enferno keep impressing the mass (including A-Trak himself) with their turntable skills, rhythm, and style. This duo is impressively harmonic, which makes everything they do together look so E.A.S.Y.

    Watch E.A.S.Y. "Coming Around Again" Video On Run The Trap
  • E.A.S.Y. Takes It Back To The 90s In Video For A-Trak "Push" Remix
    December 4, 2014

    From Dancing Astronaut:

    Shiftee and Enferno formed E.A.S.Y. and flipped the SNL spoof featuring Andy Samberg into a fast-fingered controllerism routine that made even A-Trak blush.

    Embodying both the #RealDJing and #AfterEDM conversations that A-Trak sparked — and with all three of them being DMC champions — it’s only natural that the Fool’s Gold leader would be one of the duo’s first supporters.

    Download the full MP3:

    E.A.S.Y. Takes It Back To The 90s In Video For A-Trak "Push" Remix
  • Enferno Live Remix of Childish Gambino "3005"
    November 11, 2014

    From Run The Trap:

    Unlike other “3005″ remixes, ENFERNO keeps it too future with his futuristic, melodic take on the track, but don’t be fooled… He still included THAT bass. And, just because he is that good, he’s got a little home-studio, live remix video to show you all exactly how he gets down in the bedroom.

    Read the full post here.

    Enferno Live Remix of Childish Gambino "3005"
  • Enferno And Shiftee Form Super-Duo E.A.S.Y.
    September 26, 2014

    DMC champion DJs Enferno and Shiftee joined forces to show the world that DJs really do have talent and to bring an entirely new dimension to what it means to be a DJ at the same time.

    Watch their mind blowing “When Will The Bass Drop” routine above and check out their first track “Fly Away” below.  Stay tuned for much more exciting E.A.S.Y. news on the way soon!

    Enferno And Shiftee Form Super-Duo E.A.S.Y.
  • Watch: Enferno Live Remix of Steve Aoki "Rage The Night Away"
    August 27, 2014

    Watch ENFERNO rage-out on his newest live remix of Steve Aoki “Rage The Night Away” featuring Waka Flocka Flame

    Watch: Enferno Live Remix of Steve Aoki "Rage The Night Away"
  • ENFERNO - POUND CAKE LIVE REMIX [VIDEO & AUDIO]
    February 25, 2014


    ENFERNO is back with a double release Audio & Live Remix Video of his take on Drake ft. Jay-Z Pound Cake. Premiering on Radio 1 BBC on Diplo & Friends last week, his downtempo approach gives this massive tune a futuristic sexy melodic update. The production, then performed ENFERNO #LiveRemix video series shows why ENFERNO might be the most talented dj on the planet. #PoundCake

    ENFERNO - POUND CAKE LIVE REMIX [VIDEO & AUDIO]
  • Enferno #LiveReMiniMix
    January 6, 2014

    What DJ Enferno does can’t be defined, so he made a new word! Watch his brand new #LiveReMiniMix

    Enferno #LiveReMiniMix
  • ENFERNO - #LIVEREMINIMIX (Ft. Khia, DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge & Major Lazer)
    January 6, 2014

    ENFERNO hits us with another #LiveRemix video, this time mashing up and live remixing the sounds of Major Lazer, AlunaGeorge, DJ Snake & Khia. So for the next six minutes, sit back and keep your eyes glued to the screen. Check out the full premiere over at Good Music All Day.

    ENFERNO - #LIVEREMINIMIX (Ft. Khia, DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge & Major Lazer)
  • Diplo Rounds Up 2013 With a Massive Mix Featuring Benzi & Enferno
    January 2, 2014

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    Diplo has rounded up the best tunes of 2013 with a massive mix that aired on his “Diplo & Friends Show” for BBC Radio 1Xtra – featuring sounds from Benzi and ENFERNO! Check out the full mix below.

    Diplo Rounds Up 2013 With a Massive Mix Featuring Benzi & Enferno
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