DJ Mar Ski

One of Japan’s leading DJs, DJ MAR SKI is known for his creative hooks and funky beats. Focusing on Hip Hop at the core but moving in and out of soul, funk, rock, jazz, Latin, and disco, he is a versatile and highly acclaimed DJ on the international scene.

MAR SKI got into DJing in 1991 because he wanted to mix the songs and beats he and his friends liked to dance to. MAR SKI not only studied DJing, but also the culture and history of B-Boying so every time he puts on a song, he is able to visualize the background from which the music arose.

“This brings me mentally and spiritually close to the music and the effect the music has on the people listening to it” says DJ MAR SKI. When he plays for an event or a battle, he’s always concerned about giving his best for the B-Boys.

“The music should be backing them up, supporting each move!” he says. DJ MAR SKI feels strongly about the history of Hip Hop and believes it’s important to understand the past to realize the potential of the future. “You need to give back! This culture has given me everything I have. It has taught me how to live. Hip Hop is my life!” he says.

MAR SKI expects that bringing the RED BULL BC ONE to Auckland will help the New Zealand scene to evolve. He believes the event will expose a large audience to the culture and hopes that it might serve as a stimulus for other companies to get involved in supporting the Hip Hop scene.

“This is a once in a lifetime experience for any B-Boy! No doubt it will be tremendous” says DJ MAR SKI.