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Dj Hazel

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Dj Hazel

DJ Hazel, whose real name was Michał Orzechowski, was one of the most recognizable figures in the Polish club and electronic-music scene. He was born on 1 July 1980 in Warsaw and was connected to music from an early age, not only as a DJ but also through formal musical education. He completed first-level music school, where he studied piano and clarinet, which set him apart from many DJs whose careers were built only through club practice. He began his music career at the age of 18, which most safely places the start of his live and DJ activity around 1998, when he started mixing records. Over time, he developed a style spanning house, electro house, progressive house, trance, hard trance, hardstyle, and...

Warszawa

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  • DJ Hazel won second place at the European DJ Championships in Germany, an early sign of recognition beyond Poland.
  • He was known not only as a performer but also for technical innovation, with the Russian-language Wikipedia crediting him with developing a method for saving a song cue point on SD media inserted into a player.
  • According to RMF24, his best-known hit was “Weź Pigułkę,” a track that became strongly associated with the Polish club scene.
  • His official website confirms links to channels such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and SoundCloud, showing that his brand was maintained through a full online presence as well as live bookings.
Real NameMichał Orzechowski
FromWarszawa
Born1980-07-01
Died2025-05-07
Active since1998
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Discography

3 releases

  • Next 2 U

    Single2024
  • Slide 2 the Vibe

    Single2019
  • Let Me Hear the DJ (radio edit)

    Single2017