# Kayzo

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American DJ and record producer

Kayzo Born Hayden Capuozzo (1991-10-08) October 8, 1991 (age 34) Houston, Texas, U.S.[1] Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Hardstyle trap dubstep house electro happy hardcore psytrance electronic rock[1] Occupations DJ producer musician remixer Instrument Digital audio workstation Years active 2012–present Labels Dim Mak Monstercat Barong Family Firepower Doghouse Kannibalen Sweet Shop Welcome Website www.kayzomusic.com

Musical artist

**Hayden Capuozzo** (born October 8, 1991), better known by his stage name **Kayzo**, is an American DJ based in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), [California](/source/California).[1][2] He is best known for remixing songs and incorporating [trap](/source/Trap_music_(EDM)) and [hardstyle](/source/Hardstyle) genres into his remixes. His collaboration with Riot, "Wake Up", received more than 200,000 plays in less than 24 hours.[3]

Kayzo is also the founder of Welcome Records.[4]

## Early life

Kayzo grew up playing hockey in Utah.[5] In 2012, he got accepted to Icon Collective, an electronic music production school based in [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles). He graduated after 9 months.[6][7] He used Massive as a [plugin](/source/Plug-in_(computing)) to produce [synths](/source/Synthesizer) on his [MacBook](/source/MacBook) [laptop](/source/Laptop).[8] Musically, he is described as a [bass](/source/Bass_music) artist with 'aggressive sound' and elements of [hardstyle](/source/Hardstyle), [dubstep](/source/Dubstep), and [trap](/source/Trap_music_(EDM)).[9]

Kayzo's musical career began in 2012 when he was chosen as the winner of [Insomniac](/source/Insomniac_Events)'s "Discovery Project" challenge. Winning the challenge allowed him to perform at [Escape from Wonderland](/source/Escape_From_Wonderland) that year, which was also his first gig as a DJ.[10]

## Career

In 2013, he released the single "Malfunktion 2.0" featuring vocal duo Duelle through [Borgore](/source/Borgore)'s record label Buygore Records.[11] He also collaborated with [Slander](/source/Slander_(DJs)) for the single "Gettin Down" and with Jordan Alexander for the single "Recoil".[12][13] On October 21, 2014, Kayzo collaborated with Australian musician Seek N Destroy to release the single "Crank", which was described as a heavy metallic sound with impactful sub bass.[14][15][16][17][18] On December 16, 2014, he released "Fired Up" as an [EP](/source/Extended_play) through Firepower Records.[19][20][21] He was featured in "Future Sounds of EDM", a compilation by [Krewella](/source/Krewella) released on [Ministry of Sound](/source/Ministry_of_Sound).[22]

In July 2015, Kayzo collaborated with [Dotcom](/source/Marshmello) to release "Take a Picture" featuring Sam King, as a free download.[23][24][25] In December 2015, he released "Hasselhouse" on [Steve Aoki](/source/Steve_Aoki)'s record label [Dim Mak](/source/Dim_Mak_Records).[26]

In 2016, he released his debut EP "Welcome To The Doghouse" via his own label Doghouse Recordings.[27][28][29] He later collaborated with Barong Family artist [Cesqeaux](/source/Cesqeaux) to release the single "Home".[30][31] He also collaborated with [Gammer](/source/Gammer) on the single "Frequency".[32][33][34][35] Kayzo featured on the Yultron song "Tempura Roll" alongside [Ookay](/source/Ookay) and [Dotcom](/source/Marshmello).[36]

On March 24, 2017, Kayzo released "This Time" as a single on Canadian record label [Monstercat](/source/Monstercat).[37][38][39][40] On May 30, 2017, "[Whistle Wars](/source/Whistle_Wars)" was released as a single, which was described as genre-bending and bass-stomping.[41][42][43][44][45] He was featured in the MainStage lineup of Nameless Music Festival 2017, which will be held in [Barzio](/source/Barzio), Italy, on June 2, 2017.[46] On November 21, 2017, Kayzo announced that he would be dropping his debut album, "Overload" on January 19, 2018. On August 14, 2019, Kayzo released the follow-up album, “Unleashed” on Welcome Records.[47] On June 24, 2022, Kayzo dropped his third full-length album, “New Breed” on Welcome Records.[48]

## Personal life

Capuozzo is romantically partnered with Canadian DJ and musician Cray.[49]

## Discography

Main article: [Kayzo discography](/source/Kayzo_discography)

- *OVERLOAD*(2018)

- *Unleashed*(2019)

- *NEW BREED*(2022)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_1-2) BWW News Desk. ["KAYZO to Play the Fox Theatre This February"](http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/KAYZO-to-Play-the-Fox-Theatre-This-February-20161209). Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["10 Producers From Diplo's "Access All Areas" Mix That You Need To Check OutKayzo"](http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/diplo-access-all-areas-producers/kayzo). *Complex*. February 20, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Meadow, Matthew (February 1, 2017). ["KAYZO x RIOT Team Up For Epic New Banger "Wake Up" \[Free Download\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2017/02/01/kayzo-x-riot-team-epic-new-banger-wake-free-download/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Kayzo taps OST for newest Welcome Records cut, 'Liar'"](https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/11/kayzo-taps-ost-for-newest-welcome-records-cut-liar/). *Dancing Astronaut*. November 4, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Dickens_5-0)** Dickens, Wesley (June 25, 2014). ["Carnage - Bricks Ft. Migos (Kayzo Remix) + Interview"](http://www.youredm.com/2014/06/25/carnage-bricks-ft-migos-kayzo-remix-interview/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Hinkley, Ryan (March 14, 2017). ["Listen to Kayzo's savage hour-long mix for Diplo & Friends - Dancing Astronaut"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/03/kayzo-diplo-friends-mix/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Crow, David Lee (July 29, 2014). ["Kayzo Is One Of EDM's Most Talented Up-And-Coming Producers \[Interview\]"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191523/http://edm.com/articles/2014/7/29/kayzo-interview). *EDM.com*. Archived from [the original](http://edm.com/articles/2014/7/29/kayzo-interview) on November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Kayzo"](https://www.insomniac.com/artist/kayzo). *Insomniac.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Evenson, Austin (March 22, 2017). ["Kayzo blends R&B and dubstep in electic \[sic\] MMW Orbit playlist"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/03/kayzo-playlist/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Boyle, Kelly (October 27, 2016). ["Aspire to Inspire 157: KAYZO"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/10/27/aspire-inspire-157-kayzo/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** C, Alex (November 6, 2013). ["Kayzo Feat Duelle - Malfunktion 2.0"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2013/11/06/kayzo-feat-duelle-malfunktion-2-0/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Bay, Jeaux (September 6, 2013). ["Kayzo & Slander - Gettin Down"](http://www.thissongslaps.com/2013/09/kayzo-slander-gettin/). *www.thissongslaps.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Duham, Josh (December 17, 2013). ["Kayzo & Jordan Alexander - Recoil (Original Mix)"](http://www.thissongslaps.com/2013/12/kayzo-jordan-alexander-recoil-original-mix/). *www.thissongslaps.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Ma-less. ["Seek N Destroy x Kayzo - "Crank""](http://www.complex.com/music/2014/10/seek-n-destroy-kayzo-crank). *Complex*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Hanf, Steel (October 22, 2014). ["Kayzo and Seek N Destroy "Crank" up the rage - EARMILK"](http://earmilk.com/2014/10/22/kayzo-and-seek-n-destroy-crank-up-the-rage/). *Earmilk*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Dylan (October 21, 2014). ["Kayzo x Seek N Destroy - Crank EP"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2014/10/21/kayzo-x-seek-n-destroy-crank-ep/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Champagne, Jesse (October 31, 2014). ["Kayzo & Seek N Destroy Crank It Up"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170703071544/http://www.lessthan3.com/news/kayzo-seek-n-destroy-crank-it-up). *LessThan3.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.lessthan3.com/news/kayzo-seek-n-destroy-crank-it-up) on July 3, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** K-S, Jay (October 22, 2014). [""Crank" by Kayzo x Seek N Destroy"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171109191246/http://www.pumpthebeat.com/crank-original-mix-by-kayzo-x-seek-n-destroy/). *www.pumpthebeat.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.pumpthebeat.com/crank-original-mix-by-kayzo-x-seek-n-destroy/) on November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Khal. ["PREMIERE: Kayzo ft. Nina Sung - "Fired Up (Synchronice Remix)""](http://www.complex.com/music/2014/12/kayzo-ft-nina-sung-fired-up-synchronice-remix). *Complex*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Casey (December 24, 2014). ["Kayzo Releases Fired Up EP (Firepower Records)"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2014/12/24/kayzo-releases-fired-ep-firepower-records/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["EP: "Fired Up" by Kayzo"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171109192623/http://www.pumpthebeat.com/ep-fired-up-by-kayzo/). *www.pumpthebeat.com*. January 8, 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.pumpthebeat.com/ep-fired-up-by-kayzo/) on November 9, 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** Staff, EDM Sauce (July 16, 2014). ["Kayzo - No Vacancy (Original Mix)"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2014/07/16/kayzo-vacancy-original-mix/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** Zwilling, Eric (July 10, 2015). ["DA Premiere: Dotcom & Kayzo - Take a Picture feat. Sam King (Original Mix) \[Free Download\] - Dancing Astronaut"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/07/da-premiere-dotcom-kayzo-take-picture-feat-sam-king/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** Rowland, Carter (July 16, 2015). ["Dotcom X Kayzo- Take A Picture Ft. Sam King"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2015/07/16/dotcom-x-kayzo-take-a-picture-ft-sam-king/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** Sills, Greg (July 10, 2015). ["Dotcom x Kayzo Ft. Sam King - Take A Picture \[FREE DOWNLOAD\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2015/07/10/dotcom-x-kayzo-ft-sam-king-take-a-picture-free-download/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** Lefevre, Zachary (December 10, 2015). ["Kayzo Releases "Hasselhouse" on Dim Mak!"](https://edmidentity.com/2015/12/10/kayzo-releases-hasselhouse-on-dim-mak/). *EDM Identity*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** Stone, Damon (May 11, 2016). ["KAYZO Releases "THE DOGHOUSE" EP - EDMTunes"](http://www.edmtunes.com/2016/05/kayzo-releases-the-doghouse-ep/). *EDMTunes*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-28)** Endykiewicz, Paige (October 27, 2015). ["Kayzo Your EDM Exclusive Interview"](http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/27/kayzo-talks-touring-plans-for-the-new-year-and-so-much-more-your-edm-exclusive-interview/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** Meadow, Matthew (March 4, 2016). ["Kayzo - Can't Stop \[Doghouse Recordings\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/03/04/kayzo-cant-stop-doghouse-recordings/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-30)** Shaun (July 31, 2016). ["Kayzo's Highly Anticipated Hard Summer 2016 Set Is Pure Madness"](http://www.thatdrop.com/kayzos-highly-anticipated-hard-summer-2016-set-pure-madness/). *ThatDrop*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-31)** Sills, Greg (July 22, 2016). ["Cesqeaux & Kayzo Bring It "Home" In Latest Collab"](http://www.youredm.com/2016/07/22/cesqeaux-kayzo-bring-home-latest-collab/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-32)** Zwilling, Eric (October 14, 2016). ["Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency (Original Mix) \[Free Download\] - Dancing Astronaut"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/kayzo-gammer-frequency-original-mix-free-download/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-33)** Tran, Dennis (November 10, 2016). ["Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency - EDMTunes"](http://www.edmtunes.com/2016/11/kayzo-gammer-frequency/). *EDMTunes*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-34)** ["Kayzo & Gammer Hit Hard with Their Latest Collaboration"](http://www.thatdrop.com/kayzo-gammer-hit-hard-latest-collaboration/). *ThatDrop*. October 31, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-35)** Meadow, Matthew (January 18, 2017). ["Kayzo & Gammer - Frequency (Kayoh Remix) \[Free Download\]"](http://www.youredm.com/2017/01/18/kayzo-gammer-frequency-kayoh-remix-free-download/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** Zwilling, Eric (May 6, 2016). ["Yultron, Ookay, Kayzo, and Dotcom link for 'Tempura Roll' - Dancing Astronaut"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/05/yultron-ookay-kayzo-and-dotcom-link-for-tempura-roll/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-37)** Kohli, Kanvar (March 27, 2017). ["Kayzo - This Time - Dancing Astronaut"](http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/03/kayzo-time/). *www.dancingastronaut.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-38)** Lopez, Carlos (March 31, 2017). ["Kayzo Releases "This Time" On Monstercat!"](https://edmidentity.com/2017/03/31/kayzo-this-time/). *EDM Identity*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-39)** Reis, Sean (March 24, 2017). ["KAYZO Brings the Doghouse to Monstercat for "This Time""](http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/03/24/kayzo-brings-the-doghouse-to-monstercat-for-this-time/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-40)** Sills, Greg (March 24, 2017). ["Kayzo Releases Slamming Single On Monstercat"](http://www.youredm.com/2017/03/24/kayzo-releases-slamming-single-monstercat/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-41)** Stevo (May 15, 2017). ["Listen To Slushii's Remix of Kayzo's Unreleased 'Whistle Wars'"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/05/15/kayzo-whistle-wars-slushii-remix/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-42)** Novak, Kristopher (May 30, 2017). ["KAYZO Delivers New Music On The Heels Of Massive SMF Performance"](http://www.edmsauce.com/2017/05/30/kayzo-delivers-new-music-heels-massive-smf-performance/). *EDM Sauce*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-43)** Weshefsky, Joe (May 30, 2017). ["Kayzo - Whistle Wars - EDMTunes"](http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/05/kayzo-whistle-wars/). *EDMTunes*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-44)** Lauren, Ikenn (May 30, 2017). ["Kayzo Finally Drops His Hard-Hitting Anthem, "Whistle Wars""](http://www.thissongslaps.com/2017/05/kayos-hard-hitting-anthem-whistle-wars/). *www.thissongslaps.com*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-45)** Meadow, Matthew (May 30, 2017). ["Kayzo Finally Releases The ID On Everyone's Mind, "Whistle Wars""](http://www.youredm.com/2017/05/30/kayzo-finally-releases-id-everyones-mind-whistle-wars/). *Your EDM*. Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-46)** BWW News Desk. ["Afrojack, Axwell Ingrosso and Zedd to Headline Nameless Music Festival"](http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Afrojack-Axwell-Ingrosso-and-Zedd-to-Headline-Nameless-Music-Festival-20170412). Retrieved May 31, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-47)** [*Unleashed*](https://open.spotify.com/album/58RaTQA8XsNG9T7tl5n0ac), August 14, 2019, retrieved October 19, 2022

1. **[^](#cite_ref-48)** [*NEW BREED*](https://open.spotify.com/album/5zHzlUyTFZstQbmjb4EqwH), June 24, 2022, retrieved October 19, 2022

1. **[^](#cite_ref-49)** ["Cray and Kayzo Back Together?"](https://exronmusic.com/2020/04/24/cray-and-kayzo-back-together/). *Exron Music*. April 24, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2021.

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