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A passionate music lover, DJ Narity began his career during his teens as part of a high school sound system called Toxic. He later joined the popular Bloodline Sound. In 2010, he rose to national prominence after entering the Heineken Green Synergy competition. A favourite among both fans and judges early on, Narity was eventually eliminated — but he was far from defeated. He went on to secure touring DJ roles with artistes such as Beenie Man, Nadine Sutherland, and Denyque.
In 2013, DJ Narity entered the Red Bull 3Style competition in Jamaica and placed third. Eventually, he left Bloodline Sound and joined Third Dimension, where he played major local shows like Major Lazer and Friends, Observer Food Awards and several events for the Jamaica Tourist Board. His international presence also grew, playing shows spanning from Florida in the United States to Gabon in Africa.
DJ Narity also brought the vibe at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he was the resident deejay at Jamaica House– the Jamaica Tourist Board’s prime meeting spot for celebrating Jamaica’s athletic prowess. With the tag line, “Play the music with clarity, shout out Narity”, having been coined by dancehall hitmaker Munga Honourable, Narity is delivering on the promise to wow listeners from the radio airways to the party scenes.
He is one of the featured selectors at Reggae Sumfest 2025, and this week 5 Questions With... caught up with DJ Narity for a quick chat.
1. You’ve played events all over the world – from the Rio Olympics to touring with artistes. How do Jamaican stages like Reggae Sumfest and its All White event even compare in terms of energy and production?
It’s been an honour and blessing to play all over the world on various stages and world-class productions, but to be honest, nothing really compares to the Jamaican events! The overall vibe of All White, Pier 1, the different ages and nationalities of the patrons all combine to make it a one-of-a-kind event.
2. The All White Party is one of Sumfest’s most anticipated lead-up events. Why do you think events like these are important in building the full Sumfest experience?
The All White Party is super important because Sumfest is not only just a stage event. You have persons who want to go to party-type events and enjoy music of varying eras and genres – plus it helps make the whole week one of non-stop fun!
3. What kind of musical experience can the All White patrons expect when you step behind the controls?
Patrons can expect a variety of genres and eras of music from me. My aim is to do my best to ensure the patrons and staff all enjoy themselves from start to finish.
4. What are some lessons you’ve picked up from being on tour with artistes like Beenie Man and Nadine Sutherland that you now apply to your own bookings and performances?
Professionalism, [the] ability to think on my feet – plans and things change in the blink of an eye – and the importance of preparation and knowing what the booking/ performance will entail.
5. What goes into preparing a DJ set for an event like the Reggae Sumfest All White Party?
I usually base my sets on the time I’m playing, the general composition of the patrons that are there at the time, and the length of time … so I’ll tell you on the night! LOL – but otherwise, I try to make sure that I have edited versions of songs where necessary and that my equipment is in good working order.
BRAWTA:
You’ve recently tied the knot. How do you balance married life with the demands of being a DJ, especially with the travel and late-night gigs?
My wife and I have been together for a good while before we got married, and she is in the marketing field, so she has a good understanding of the demands. We have a good system going. We spend as much time as possible together, and she also comes with me to events where possible; so it works into our marriage pretty well. When we aren’t out together, we remain in contact and communicate with each other overall.
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