A&R and Event Curation
Available across Pune
I curate hip hop events with custom themes, handpicked artist lineups, and real crowd energy, plus I scout new talent and build the scene across India.
Pricing Guide
The "Sounds Proof" Block Party Experience
Concept & Lineup
- Total Curation: Up to 5 hours of music management tailored to themes like 90s Block Party or Urban Jungle.
- The Squad: Includes booking and coordination of 1 supporting DJ and 1 MC/Rapper to maintain energy.
- Headline Act: A 2-hour peak-time performance by DJ Proof featuring exclusive edits and high-engagement mixing.
Brand & Guest Experience
- Sonic Branding: Custom playlisting to match the brand image, ranging from clean corporate edits to gritty underground tracks.
- VIP Access: Leveraging industry connections to manage a guest list of up to 10 influencers or artists to elevate the event profile.
Production Management
- Tech Coordination: Direct handling of the technical rider compliance for the entire crew.
- Visual Sync: Coordination with light engineers and visualists to sync music drops with visual effects (client provides technical staff).
Club Night Performance & Curation
Performance & A&R
- Headline Set: A 90 to 120 minute performance featuring Hip-Hop, Trap, Dancehall, and Afro beats.
- Support Acts: Selection and booking coordination of 1 to 2 opening DJs or hype MCs from local talent pools (fees covered by venue or separate arrangement).
- Crowd Engagement: Professional microphone duties to direct crowd interaction and energy.
Marketing Deliverables
- Social Promotion: 1 Feed Post/Reel and 2 to 3 Stories on DJ Proof's official Instagram handle.
- Visual Strategy: Consultation on flyer aesthetics to ensure alignment with the urban music brand.
Client Requirements
- Console: Pioneer CDJ 2000 NXS2 or CDJ 3000 (2 units) plus DJM 900 NXS2 Mixer.
- Audio: High-quality booth monitors aimed at ear level.
- Mic: 1 Shure SM58 Wireless Microphone.
Corporate Music Direction & Scouting
Talent Discovery
- Scouting: Identifying and shortlisting 3 to 5 breakthrough rappers or producers suitable for specific campaign needs.
- Vetting: Verification of artist performance capabilities and genre authenticity.
Curation & Strategy
- Bespoke Mix: Delivery of a professionally curated 30 to 60 minute playlist or mixtape tailored to the project theme.
- Consultation: 2 virtual meetings (60 mins each) to define musical direction and cultural fit.
Industry Liaison
- Bridge Service: Facilitating initial introductions between corporate clients and underground artists (fee negotiation excluded).
About A&R and Event Curation
Building Scenes, Not Just Parties
If you know my name, you know the vibe’s about to be real. I’m DJ Proof, and for me, events are about energy, not just playlists. Through SoundsProof and The House of Proof, I craft live event experiences that bring the right crowd and the right artists together. Every party, from blockbusters to club nights, has its own flavour—if I’m curating, expect something different.
Event Curation & Signature Nights
I go deep with event concepts, from the theme to the curated artist lineups for hip hop events. Some of my favourites:
- Block Party: Pure open-air madness with multiple artists, the kind of night you remember (or maybe don’t).
- XMAS RIDDIM & Diwali Riddim: Full send on festive vibes, mixing genres and energy.
- 90’s Throwback: Nostalgia on another level—think classic visuals, old-school bangers.
- Boombox Wednesdays: My club residency at Raasta Bombay, where I set the tone for the night.
Talent Scouting & Culture Push
Repping as DIVINE’s DJ and Gully Gang’s core, I’m all about finding the next wave. Talent scouting for Desi rap is my jam—if you’ve got the hunger, I’ll find you a stage, sometimes right in the middle of a festival set. My SoundsProof mixtapes on YouTube spotlight the best in Indian hip hop culture events.
Real Vibes, Real People
Based in Mumbai but working countrywide. It’s all about keeping it authentic and fun—poore desh bhar mein charcha hai (the whole country’s talking). If you’re ready to build a scene, let’s vibe.
Meet your Expert
DJ Proof
125 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Sometimes I gotta laugh, thinking how hip hop took me from dreaming in my room to chilling with legends. Like, WWE tour in Mumbai? Met Dominik Mysterio and Liv Morgan – wild! But honestly, nothing beats my crew, 16 years deep, always got my back. Music, friends, and mad love for pizza – 'In Crust We Trust!' I just wanna keep it real, make every event a vibe. Salute to everyone who shows up.
My Work
Desi-meets-Global DJ Sets - I spin hip hop, old and new, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Punjabi hip hop nights. Always a mix, always a party.
High-Energy Events - When I’m on deck, expect wild energy. Not just tracks, it’s an experience. Sometimes we win, sometimes we just vibe.
Official DJ for DIVINE & Gully Gang - I bring that real street sound, part of Gully Gang from day one. You get the raw, authentic Indian HipHop street culture.
Pushing the Culture Forward - Through SoundsProof, I back up-and-coming artists. Block party DJ Mumbai, mixtapes, all to boost the scene.
