DJ Hollygrove

Event ID: MS63551

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM

Venue: Taco n Maiz

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Summary

DJ Hollygrove is a nationally recognized DJ, producer, and cultural curator known for bridging Southern hip-hop, HBCU band culture, and the chopped-and-screwed legacy. He serves as Vice President of Core DJs Worldwide and President of The Chopstars, helping preserve and evolve the sound pioneered in Houston while expanding it to new markets. A Grammy-winning producer, DJ Hollygrove contributed to The Urban Hymnal, showcasing his deep connection to marching band culture and live instrumentation. His mixes and curations have been featured on Sway In The Morning, The Drunk Mix with Lord Sear, and countless of other FM radio stations, and he has performed at large-scale festivals, celebrity events, and official SXSW stages. Known for high-energy performances, strategic brand partnerships, and community leadership, DJ Hollygrove seamlessly blends music, culture, and entrepreneurship. Whether on radio, in the club, or on a festival stage, he delivers a signature sound rooted in Southern tradition while pushing the culture forward.

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