DJ ZMi


DJ ZMi is much more than a selector; he is a cornerstone of the Berne City music scene with a legacy stretching back to the year 2000. For over two decades, he has navigated the shifting tides of urban music, staying true to a philosophy of "real craft over shortcuts." His sound is an authentic reflection of his journey—rooted in the gritty foundations of old-school rap and the golden era of 90s German hip-hop.
But ZMi’s musical identity isn't confined to a single lane. His crates are deep, housing everything from the soulful pulse of 70s disco and classic R&B to the sophisticated, filtered grooves of French Touch. This broad spectrum of influences allows him to read a room with the intuition only twenty years behind the decks can provide. Whether he is laying down a smooth house groove or a heavy hip-hop set, his transitions are seamless and his selection is always intentional.
Profil
Genre:
Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, House, Electro, Pop
Active since:
2000
Equipment:
2x CDJ2000NXS2 or newer | 1x DJM900NXS2 or newer | 1x DJ Monitor | 1x PA
Located/Origin
Berne City, Switzerland
Musical influences:
Rooted in old-school rap, 90s and early-2000s German hip-hop, French Touch, 70s disco, and classic 80s & 90s R&B.
Latest Projects:
Touch the Sky
My key moment was seeing High Contrast live, which sparked my love for drum & bass. Five years later, after countless DnB festivals in London, Croatia, and Sardinia, I felt it was time to dedicate my first track to the scene. Along the way, I met so many great people at these events, which made the journey even more meaningful.
Listen to "Touch the Sky" here!
Bern Bass Podcast 130 – XMAS Special For the Bern Bass Podcast, I recorded a hip-hop mix for the 2025 XMAS Special.
Listen to the XMAS Special here!
Starting in 2026, I’m teaming up with my best friend DJ Joey Sasa to launch Bass In Your Face, a drum & bass event series at Bierhübeli in Bern.