Chuckie (DJ)

Chuckie
Chuckie in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Clyde Sergio Narain
Also known as	DJ Chuckie
Born	(1978-06-25) 25 June 1978 (age 45) Paramaribo, Suriname
Origin	Paramaribo, Suriname
Genres	Trance house, Dutch house, EDM, trap, moombahton, progressive trance
Occupation(s)	DJ, producer, rapper
Instrument(s)	Ableton[1]
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Dirty Trance Music, Smash The House, DOORN Records (SPINNIN'), Armada Trice, Cr2
Website	http://www.djchuckie.com/

Clyde Sergio Narain (born 25 June 1978), known professionally as Chuckie, is a Surinamese DJ, rapper^[2] and producer.^[3] He lives in Aruba.

Chuckie was born in Paramaribo, Suriname. He is a producer of what has been called the "dirty trance" scene, a cultural movement centered on lively urban club events featuring dancing, bright lights and interactive stage elements. He has also helped develop a style of music known as "Dirty trance", a genre characterized by high pitched lead synths over Latin-inspired rhythms and samples.^[4]

Hits including "Let the Bass Kick", "Aftershock" and "Make Some Noise" (with Junxterjack) have contributed to his success. Chuckie has also remixed songs for, among others, Michael Jackson and David Guetta and has produced for 50 Cent, Kesha and Akon. Further, his work has been showcased on the popular EDM focused show "What's Hot in EDM?" on BBC Radio 1.

He also owns his record label, Dirty Dutch Music.^[5]

He currently hosts the one-hour rap, trap and hip hop show on KissFresh from 11pm every Wednesday.