The Author: Dan Morrell

Formerly known as DJ Smurf, a pioneer of Euro and Progressive music in the Midwest, Dan Morrell can rock a crowd with the best of ‘em! The Mixmaster started his musical career in college as a campus favorite DJ. It was from his determination and talent to play the best music that he landed an internship at the number one Chicago radio station, B96. As an intern, Dan quickly learned the ins and outs of the entertainment business and knew he wanted to be on the radio.

Since 2001, Dan’s mixes have been heard across Chicago on the B96 Street Mix and at the hottest nightclubs across the country. He has opened for such acts as Kanye West, Diddy, Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, Akon, Rhianna, Shakira, Run DMC, Sean Paul, LL Cool J, Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, to name a few. His impeccable reputation in Chicago has also opened other doors for him, like being the Chicago Bears’ exclusive DJ for their Official Tailgate Parties and Draft-Day Parties.

Besides being one of Chicago’s most loved DJ’s, Dan also owns Chicago’s most successful nightlife promotions company, Mixmaster Throwdown. From his talent as a DJ and as an entrepreneur, Dan has since started Mixmastered Records. He has always known the untapped musical potential in Chicago and he is ready to take on the challenge of putting Chicago back on the map. This new chapter in Dan’s life includes music production and collaborations with Chicago legend, Soundmaster T. Together, this duo is ready to take over the music industry and have everyone dancing to their original music and official major label remixes.

Accomplishing more in a few years then the average dj does in their entire career isn’t enough for Dan Morrell. He now adds live guitars to the high energy party music DJ sets he is known for. He debuted this new concept in front of 25,000 people at the B96 2009 Summer Bash in Chicago which featured the Black Eyed Peas, LMFAO, Kelly Clarkson, Akon, and more. Dan has been summoned to rock crowds in Japan, Canada, and all around the US with his amazing show. And in his action packed schedule, Dan even finds time to give private DJ lessons to celebrity clients in person and even via Skype. Dan attributes his ability to successfully juggle all of his duties to staying on the edge of technology and having a very loving and understanding family.

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