DJ Miss Milan

DJ Miss Milan
Also known asThe Fairy Vibe Mother
OriginQueens, New York, U.S.
Years active2015–present
LabelTop Dawg

DJ Miss Milan is an American DJ and producer. She has performed with artists such as Justine Skye, Saweetie and SZA, and worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Combat Jack, Doja Cat, and DJ Khaled. Her most prominent partnership is with Doechii, for whom she is her official DJ. Her work with Doechii includes the song "Boom Bap" on Alligator Bites Never Heal, which won Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. She is also the founder of EMPWR Beats. She is currently signed with Top Dawg Entertainment.

Biography

Early life

DJ Miss Milan was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Queens. She is of Barbadian and Guyanese descent.[1] Her parent's Caribbean roots partly inspired her interest in music from an early age.[2] Milan was raised by her grandparents as her mother could not care for her at that time. She bought her first DJ equipment at a pawn shop while working 2 jobs and living with her grandmother.[3] She left her job at the time in 2017 to dedicate herself to DJing.[4]

She initially played small gatherings and functions, but transitioned to clubs and larger venues as time went on.[5] Her inspirations include DJ Cocoa Chanelle, Mister Cee, DJ Jazzy Joyce, Kid Capri, and DJ Spinderella. Mister Cee in particular became a mentor to DJ Miss Milan and referred to her as him "in final form".[2][6]

Career

DJ Miss Milan performed with Saweetie in the late 2010s and early 2020s.[7] She and Doechii met in 2020 after Milan included Doechii in a playlist she created in 2019 to feature more underground female artists, to which Doechii reached out to thank her for the inclusion. They began to work together in 2020, first performing together at the Move Forward festival in Brooklyn.[4] She has performed with Doechii on tour, at Coachella, at the Grammys, and on Tiny Desk Concerts.[2][3] She co-produced the song "Boom Bap" on Doechii's 2024 album Alligator Bites Never Heal, which won Best Rap Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.[8] Their partnership has been cited by publications such as BET as a prime example of a recent female rapper-DJ duo.[9]

She has also DJed for events and programs for Audiomack, Variety, and Uncommon Sense with Charlamagne.[6] She also was a supporting act for Doja Cat on The Scarlet Tour and performed alongside Connie Diiamond, Justine Skye,[10] and SZA.[11] She also opened for Beyoncé alongside DJ Khaled during the Renaissance World Tour in 2023.[5] Milan has also performed on radio stations such as Hot 97 and SiriusXM.[12][13] In 2026, she will perform at Roots Picnic.[14]

In addition to music, she advocates for LGBT+ people and women. She founded the mentorship program EMPWR Beats to empower female DJs in the largely male-dominated field.[4] She also founded the GIRLGVNG Global platform.[3] She also has hosted her own DJing events, such as her Club Renaissance events in Brooklyn.[11]

Personal life

DJ Miss Milan moved to Atlanta during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] She considers herself to be spiritual, and is sober.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "DJ Miss Milan - Elevator Music". Elevator Music. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Farberman, Brad (September 4, 2025). "Finding Your Sound: DJ Miss Milan". Tidal. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Meara, Paul (March 17, 2023). "#HeyMsDJ: Miss Milan Is A Testament To Taking The Opportunity When It Comes". BET. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 Mlnarik, Carson (March 31, 2025). "Glue Your Wigs Down — Miss Milan Is Taking Off". Nylon. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 Ardrey, Taylor (February 2, 2025). "Doechii is set to perform at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her secret weapon? Meet DJ Miss Milan". USAToday. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Hunter, Christopher (July 11, 2018). "DJ Miss Milan Speaks on How She Got Her Start". The Lifestyle NYC. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  7. ↑ Pabon, Gabriel (April 9, 2020). "DJ Miss Milan On Being Saweetie's Tour DJ, Fairy Vibemother Persona + More!". Power 105.1. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  8. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (February 2, 2025). "Here's the 2025 Grammy Awards Winners List". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 3, 2025. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ Germain, Tabie (March 31, 2025). "What Doechii and DJ Miss Milan Teach Us About the Future of Rapper-DJ Partnerships". BET. Retrieved May 1, 2026.
  10. ↑ Blake, Joce (March 31, 2025). "Meet DJ Miss Milan: The Beauty Behind The Turntables For Doechii And More". HelloBeautiful. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Nelson Jr, Keith (January 24, 2023). "Tour Tales - DJ Miss Milan watched as SZA's fan base discovered Doechii's brilliance". Revolt via YahooNews. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  12. ↑ "The 97 Hour MLK All-Mix Weekend Is HERE!". Hot 97. January 24, 2023. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  13. ↑ Broomfield, Benjamin (November 28, 2022). "How Pandora's out-of-home 3D billboard celebrated Black Music Month". ClickZ. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
  14. ↑ Monroe, Jazz (March 20, 2026). "Jay-Z, Erykah Badu, and Kehlani Set for Roots Picnic 2026". Pitchfork. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
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