@FrandalayBay

Originating from San Francisco, California, DJ Franzen has been making monumental moves and breaking records since the early 90’s. Renowned for introducing the masses to Hip-Hop and R&B legends, Tupac (1991) SWV (1992), TLC (1992), The Notorious B.I.G. (1994), Jay Z (1996), E-40 (1991), Eminem (1998), Boyz II Men (1992), Drake (2007), The Dream (2007), Wiz Khalifa (2011) and a host of other chart-topping artist. Franzen’s DJ career began and has continuously consisted of him introducing listeners to legends in the making. 

In 1990, Franzen’s early career took flight when he became an intern for radio hosts at Bay Area radio station 106.1 KMEL, including hip-hop’s most well known correspondent, Sway Calloway (currently of MTV & SIRIUS XM) at the young age of 14.  This eventually led to him becoming an in-house DJ and on-air personality at 106.1 KMEL.  With training and mentoring by radio legends, Franzen would soon become the host of his own radio show, which achieved the highest ratings in the stations history.  In 1994-2000, he hosted the very popular CMC (California Music Channel) Music Video Countdown Show. The independent video shows success was undeniable, winning various TV and Billboard awards across all genres, even beating out national competitors, MTV & BET.  In late 2000, after ten years on radio in the Bay Area, Franzen left for Los Angeles to become co-host of Snoop Doggs nationally syndicated radio show reaching over 35 of the top markets in the US.  In August 2001 he ventured to Las Vegas and took up residency at a developing station, Hot 97.5.  He hosted & DJ’d the 3p - 7p time slot, and his ratings began to soar, ultimately becoming the highest rated afternoon show in Las Vegas.  He has been awarded numerous gold and platinum plaques from every major record label in the business, he was even honored as the National Mixshow Power Summit’s West Coast DJ of the Year.  In May 2015 he was presented with a key to the city of Las Vegas, and honored by the Board of Commissioners of Clark County naming May 28 as DJ Franzen day in Las Veas.  In 2016 Franzen was voted in the Best of Las Vegas and named top 2 Dj by The Las Vegas Review Journal.  He was also named Dj of the year in 2017, 2018, 2021 and awarded for Best local Dj of “All Time”, by the top publication in Las Vegas, The Las Vegas Weekly.

Franzen's love for music has allowed him grow with his audience, adapt to the constant changes in music and consistently deliver timeless DJ mixes.  His passion has not only contributed to his thirty-plus years of success in music industry, but it’s also granted him the opportunity to build and solidify relationships with established artists such as Jay Z, Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Drake, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, Dj Khaled as well as the late Notorious B.I.G., Aaliyah, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and more.  Many have even collaborated with him creatively and have named him in credits and on records.  

Currently, Franzen is a TWITCH.tv partner as well as their #1 dj, his nightclub resume also includes, resident Headline DJ at Drai’s Nightclub (Las Vegas), Hakkasan Nightclub (Las Vegas), Jewel Nightclub (Las Vegas) as well as headlining clubs including, LIV Miami, Parq (San Diego), UV (Toronto) and various venues throughout the world.  He can also be heard on his various radio shows, SunDrais with Dj Franzen on iHeart radios Real 103.9, Drakes OVO Sound radio, Sound 42 on Sirius XM.  He is also producing music and continues to be “The DJ”, for doing Private / VIP suite parties for a long list of celebrities including, Drake, Floyd Mayweather, Chris Brown, Justin Beiber, The Weeknd and many more.  Franzen has also dj’d various tours for artists including The Weeknd, Keyshia Cleaned more. In addition he has helped organize, host / DJ for various corporate clients including NIKE, Reebok, Roc Nation Sports, Shoe Palace, HBO, LVMH, Ciroc, D’usse Cognac etc.  He enjoys giving back to the community through doing various fund raisers, charity events including, Michael Jordan Golf Tournament, Kicks for Kids with Commissioner Lawrence Weekly, Holiday Food / Toy Drives with the city of Las Vegas, backpack / school supplies giveaways with CCSD, homeless food drives,  Las Vegas Indian Center and his personally headed warm jacket / shoe / sock and meal giveaways every winter and more. Franzen strives to continue being a positive influence in the urban community.