Based in Toronto, Canada, DJ Grouch has been DJing since the late 80’s having got his start competing in the DMC & ITF DJ Battles in the mid 90’s. He was crowned 1998 Western Hemisphere Team Champion as part of the Turnstylez Crew with partners Lil’ Jaz & D-Scratch. The double Stylus Award Underground DJ of the Year winner has also toured, and worked with Toronto heavyweights Kardinal Offishall, Saukrates & Choclair. Grouch has also been a crucial part of many North American Hip Hop Tours such as the Lyricist Lounge in 1999 with Choclair and the G-Unit Canada Tour with Melanie Durrant.

Being a multi-facetted DJ working in radio, clubs, competitions and shows it was a natural progression for Grouch to evolve his talent into the art of production. Inspired by the Jeep Beat producers of the 90’s such as Kenny Dope, The Nubian Crackers & Frankie Cutlass, Grouch has crafted the perfect balance between the two genres.

His debut project entitled "Beats Pa’ La Nave" (Beats For The Ship), is a fusion of Latin rhythms combined with classic breakbeats which draws influences from his own Panamanian/Colombian heritage and Hip Hop, the music that he fell in love with at a young age. The first single “Ah One Two Oye” which samples the late great Salsa legend Hector Lavoe has a warm, likeable sound that is perfect for both radio and club and undoubtedly a guaranteed hit at this years Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City.