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Dave Rajput also known as Dr. Mix, is a

Master of Ceremonies (MC). In 1985 he co-founded with Andrew Starr, Hot Mix Productions in Phoenix, Arizona. Hot Mix Productions operated the syndicated "Hot Mix Radio Network" which played on up to 175 radio stations around the world.[1]

Early career

Rajput grew up on the north side of

Chicago, Illinois and began working as a disc jockey (DJ) while in high school. In 1980, Dave Rajput moved to Phoenix, AZ and worked in nightclubs as a DJ.[citation needed
]

He made a transition from playing

Chicago House. Rob Wegner, a DJ in Arizona, was quoted as saying that Rajput was influential in bringing Chicago House to Arizona in the 1980s.[2] In 1983 he won first-place trophy in the "Phoenix Arizona Battle Of The DJ's", which was held at Gatsby's Nightclub.[citation needed
]

Hot Mix Productions

In March 1985 Rajput was hired by KOPA

radio station's overall ratings.[3]

The show was produced and recorded by Dave Rajput and Art Morales, KOPA

radio show. In exchange for use of the equipment, Rajput mentioned Andrew Starr and Windy City DJs on each "Hot Mix" show.[1][3]

In July 1986, "Hot Mix" received a permanent spot on KZZP on Fridays and used the recording studios at KZZP to mix and record their show.[citation needed]

In September 1986,

Radio syndication award in the category “Radio Syndication - Top 40/Crossover”; Other nominees were Shadoe Stevens, Rick Dees, and the winner, Casey Kasem.[citation needed
]

As of January 1, 1990,

ABC Radio Network and was being heard on over 175 stations weekly worldwide. That year it was also nominated and lost a second Billboard Radio Award in the Syndicated show Top 40/Crossover music category.[citation needed
]

Other music industry projects

Beginning in March 1988 Rajput began working with retail stores, teaching them how to program their in-store and entertainment formats. He designed a foundation and implemented training whereas all employees understand how to present music to their customers.[citation needed]

After 500 continuous weeks (10 years) producing the Hot Mix show, Rajput was burned out and sold his 50% ownership to his partner Andrew Starr, and went back to Chicago temporarily to invest in a business called Dine Healthy Chicago.[4]

Since 1997, Rajput has been working as a DJ in the Scottsdale area under his production company, Hot Mix Productions. Under labels such as Powerhouse Records, Dave Rajput remixed and produced

remixes during 1998-1999 that were distributed by Powerhouse Records or Promo Only.[citation needed
]

From 1999 to 2001, he was an

marketing programs (e.g., V.I.P. Program, Customer Appreciation Campaign, print and advertising campaign) and scheduled and formatted the live music program with the house band, Zowie Bowie. These activities resulted in Barcelona transitioning from a restaurant to nightclub[5] and being voted Scottsdale's Best Nightclub in July 2007 by Scottsdale Magazine readers.[citation needed
]

In September, 2001 he began to include combinations of services, such as event direction, MC, and DJ services.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b The Complete History of Hot Mix. Archived 2012-02-11 at the Wayback Machine Discjockeys.com. Starrworld Enterprises LLC. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Steven Ratz, Jr. (February 2002). Rob Wegner Interview. Sonik Magazine. p. 46.
  3. ^ a b "Art and History of DJ Mixing by Alex Cosper". Playlistresearch.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  4. ^ Phil Vettel. "A COUPON BOOK FOR HEALTHY EATING". Chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  5. ^ [1] [dead link]
  6. ^ "Hot Mix Productions". Archived from the original on 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2022-03-13.

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