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Cirkut's Grammy Surge: From DJ Dreams to Producer King
26 Jan
Summary
- Cirkut earned five Grammy nominations this year, including for his work on 'APT.' and 'Mayhem.'
- He started as a teenage DJ named DJ Cirkut before transitioning to music production.
- Cirkut expressed immense gratitude and pride for his Grammy recognition and career.
Music producer Cirkut, who began his career as a teenage DJ, is celebrating a remarkable year with five Grammy nominations. These accolades include nods for his work on Rosé's "APT.", Lady Gaga's "Mayhem," and the highly competitive "Producer of the Year" category.
Cirkut's journey to production success started with the simple adoption of the name DJ Cirkut during his youth. He explained that he chose the name to fit in with other DJs and their cool monikers, eventually dropping the "DJ" prefix as his production career took off.
Reflecting on the nominations, Cirkut conveyed a deep sense of overwhelming emotion, pride, and gratitude. He feels privileged to pursue music as a career and collaborate with esteemed artists and songwriters, cherishing the acknowledgment of his hard work.
