Becoming a local household name is not an easy feat in the music industry but DJ Mian from Beat of The North has beaten the odds to make a name for himself in the highly competitive DJing scene. In an industry filled with talent, it takes an exceptional person to make a name for themselves. It requires grit, passion, and consistency, all of which DJ Mian had to apply to become one of the most popular DJs within the South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. Rising From Adversity DJ Mian is half Afghan and half Pakistani. As the son of immigrants living in poverty, life was not easy for DJ Mian. But, his childhood shaped his love for music, making him the DJ he is now. “I was born and raised in Scarborough, “ he says. “ Growing up in the diverse community in Scarborough, I became accustomed to multiple genres of music, from hip hop to dancehall, Latin, EDM, Afghan, Punjabi, and Arab music.” DJ Mian later went to the University of Ottawa to pursue his studies as a registered nurse. But, his love for music remained, so when he saw a landlord selling a full set of DJ […]