{{Short description|American DJ and record producer}}
{{Infobox musical artist | name = DJ Scheme | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|5|23}} | birth_place = Palm Beach County, Florida, U.S. | origin = Florida, U.S. | genre = Hip hop | occupation = {{flatlist| * Disc jockey * record producer * songwriter * music executive }} | years_active = 2014–present | label = {{flatlist| * Empire Distribution * Scheme Records }} | current_member_of = Members Only }} '''Gabriel Guerra''' (born May 23, 1997), known professionally as '''DJ Scheme''', is an American DJ and record producer. He first gained recognition as part of the duo Wifisfuneral and later became known for his work in the hip-hop scene, including his associations with rappers XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Juice Wrld, as well as his involvement in the hip hop collective Members Only.
== Early life == Guerra is from Palm Beach, Florida. From a young age, he developed an interest in music and was exposed to a range of genres, including hip hop and alternative rock. He initially played instruments such as drums and trumpet before becoming interested in DJing and music production.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-03 |title=DJ Scheme Is the Man Behind Florida's Biggest Rappers |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/dj-scheme-the-man-behind-wifisfuneral-xxxtentacion-and-more-florida-rappers-9666298/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Miami New Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Career == Guerra began his career as part of the musical duo Wifisfuneral, alongside Izzy Kill$. Following the group’s split, Izzy Kill$ continued to use the name Wifisfuneral as a solo artist, while Guerra pursued his career independently. In 2016, Guerra became affiliated with the hip hop collective Members Only and served as the official DJ for rapper XXXTentacion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-03 |title=DJ Scheme Is the Man Behind Florida's Biggest Rappers |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/dj-scheme-the-man-behind-wifisfuneral-xxxtentacion-and-more-florida-rappers-9666298/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Miami New Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Through these associations, he gained recognition within the SoundCloud rap scene and collaborated with artists such as Ski Mask the Slump God, for whom he served as a record producer and DJ.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cline |first=Georgette ClineGeorgette |date=2021-11-11 |title=Step Into a Day in the Life With DJ Scheme and Puma |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/dj-scheme-interview/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref>
Guerra later worked closely with rapper Juice Wrld, producing music for him and serving as a DJ during his tours.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/dj-scheme-juice-wrld-buck-50-stream |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=hypebeast.com|title=DJ Scheme Shares Posthumous Juice WRLD Collab "Buck 50"}}</ref>
He has also been a recurring DJ at the Rolling Loud festival<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hardy |first=Shanae |date=2023-07-18 |title=After Growing Alongside Rolling Loud, DJ Scheme and Danny Towers Are Ready to Take Over |url=https://www.miaminewtimes.com/uncategorized/rolling-loud-2023-dj-scheme-and-danny-towers-grown-alongside-the-festival-17412011/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Miami New Times |language=en-US}}</ref> and served as the DJ for the 2019 ''XXL'' Freshman Class cyphers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-23 |title=DJ Scheme Expands His Brand as 2019 XXL Freshman Cypher DJ |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/dj-scheme-interview-2019-xxl-freshman/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}}</ref>
On July 10, 2020, ''Legends Never Die'', the third studio album by American rapper Juice Wrld was released. Guerra co-produced the track "Conversations".<ref>{{Citation |title=Conversations by Juice WRLD on Apple Music |date=2020-07-10 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/conversations/1526562007 |access-date=2026-04-11 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Saponara |first=Michael |date=2020-07-10 |title=Ranking Every Song From Juice WRLD’s Posthumous ‘Legends Never Die’ Album: Critic’s Pick |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/juice-wrld-legends-never-die-song-rankings-9415778/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Billboard |language=en-US}}</ref>
On December 4 2020, DJ Scheme released his debut studio album ''Family'', throught Empire Distribution, featuring 17 tracks and guest appearances from artists including Skrillex, Joey Badass, Ty Dolla Sign, Cordae, Snot, Lil Yachty, Lil Mosey, Lil Keed, and Ski Mask the Slump God.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2020/12/dj-scheme-family-album-stream |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=hypebeast.com|title=DJ Scheme Enlists Lil Yachty, Ty Dolla $ign and More for Debut Album 'FAMILY'}}</ref> A deluxe version, titled ''Family (Deluxe)'', was released the following month and included the track “Buck 50”, featuring Juice Wrld.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=DJ Scheme reveals Juice WRLD collaboration “Buck 50” |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2021-02-10/60099/dj-scheme-reveals-juice-wrld-collaboration-buck-50 |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=REVOLT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2021/1/dj-scheme-juice-wrld-buck-50-stream |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=hypebeast.com|title=DJ Scheme Shares Posthumous Juice WRLD Collab "Buck 50"}}</ref> The album was ranked second on a ''Rolling Stone'' chart highlighting breakthrough artists, driven by nearly 15 million streams during the month of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Emily |date=2021-01-07 |title=RS Charts: Vory, DJ Scheme and Trey Lewis Lead Breakthrough 25 Chart |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/vory-dj-scheme-trey-lewis-breakthrough-chart-1110882/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2022, Guerra co-produced the single “Surround Sound” by JID, featuring 21 Savage and Baby Tate.<ref>{{Citation |title=Surround Sound (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate) by JID on Apple Music |date=2022-01-14 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/song/surround-sound-feat-21-savage-baby-tate/1603923459 |access-date=2026-04-11 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=JID, 21 Savage, And Baby Tate Fire Shots Louder Than ’Surround Sound’ |url=https://uproxx.com/music/jid-21-savage-baby-tate-surround-sound/ |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brereton |first=Greta |date=2022-01-16 |title=Listen to J.I.D team up with 21 Savage and Baby Tate on new single 'Surround Sound' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-j-i-d-team-up-with-21-savage-and-baby-tate-on-new-single-surround-sound-3138441 |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Guerra co-produced IShowSpeed’s debut extended play, ''Trip 2 Brazil'', which was released on March 24, 2024.<ref>{{Citation |title=Trip 2 Brazil - EP par IShowSpeed sur Apple Music |date=2024-03-24 |url=https://music.apple.com/ci/album/trip-2-brazil-ep/1737278818 |access-date=2026-04-11 |language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Trip 2 Brazil by IShowSpeed, DJ Scheme & shonci |url=https://genius.com/albums/Ishowspeed-dj-scheme-and-shonci/Trip-2-brazil |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=Genius |language=en}}</ref>
== Awards and nominations == In 2021, DJ Scheme won the award for DJ of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who is DJ Scheme?: 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards DJ Of The Year |url=https://www.bet.com/article/cvm92q/3-things-you-don-t-know-about-dj-scheme |access-date=2026-04-11 |website=BET |language=en}}</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Studio albums === ''Family'' (2020)
==References== {{Reflist}}
Category:1997 births Category:Living people Category:American hip-hop DJs Category:American hip-hop record producers Category:American male songwriters Category:Musicians from Miami Category:Record producers from Florida Category:Southern hip-hop musicians Category:21st-century American writers Category:Members Only (hip-hop collective) members