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DJ M80, born Justin Salvatore Byrd on March 1,1986, is an accomplished American music professional. He has spent over two decades perfecting his craft as a Record producer, Audio engineer, DJ, and emcee. His diverse range of skills has propelled him to become one of the most sought-after music professionals in the New York region and beyond.
==Growing Up==
DJ M80 (born March 1, 1986) is an American DJ, audio engineer, music producer and rapper known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre. Born and raised on the east side of Rochester, New York, DJ M80 (Justin Salvatore Byrd) developed a passion for music at an early age. 
His interest in music began when he received a karaoke machine from his parents: Nina Byrd and Tony Darby, for Christmas in 1995. This gift sparked his enthusiasm for music, and he spent the next three years exploring and writing music, particularly focusing on hip-hop. By the age of 12, DJ M80 had joined his first rap group, Foul Mindz / Hcm Gang. The group consisted of his classmates, including Jerome Hawthorne (Jd Riggz), Antoine Stewart (Inf Da Beast), Breiux Dash (Breuix Flames), and Michael Dungey.
These early collaborations were instrumental in shaping DJ M80's musical style and honing his skills. Over the years, he has continued to develop his unique sound, demonstrating his innate talent and creativity in the music industry.
==Career Beginnings & Early Success (2010)==
In 2010, DJ M80 gained his first significant industry break through his collaboration with rapper G.Dep. He was introduced to G.Dep by Ohio rapper Meta4ce, who had shared the spotlight on MTV 2's One World Hip Hop Championship. tv show. DJ M80 and G.Dep immediately clicked when M80 booked him for his 23rd birthday party in his hometown. This led to recording sessions in DJ M80’s studio and a mutual decision to work closely together as a unit.
DJ M80 relocated to The Bronx to help Jonathan Owusu, G.Dep's former manager, in revitalizing G.Dep's career. During this time, he became G.Dep's producer and DJ, producing tracks such as "Can't Stunt on the Hood" and "Edge of My Mind," and compiling the mixtape "Dep & Friends."
This was DJ M80's first extended time away from home, but his stay was short-lived due to homesickness and financial instability, as he needed to return to his 2-month-old daughter. In 2011, G.Dep would later turn himself in for a murder committed 17 years earlier
==Collaboration with Trife Diesel and Wu-Tang Clan Affiliates==
DJ M80's career took a notable turn when he met Trife Diesel, an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan, at a pool party hosted by P. Diddy and Fabolous at The Harrahs Casino in Atlantic City in 2010. Their collaboration resulted in DJ M80 taking on multiple roles for Trife Diesel’s album Project Pope 2, where he served as producer, engineer, mixer, and mastering engineer. DJ M80 produced key tracks such as "Project Pope Intro" and "Look What Happens." As a central figure in Trife Diesel's team, he has acted as his personal DJ, audio engineer, and producer. This partnership also led to the creation of the album 780, which DJ M80 fully produced and engineered. Additionally, their collaboration culminated in The Project Pope Tour, a midwestern tour with 12 stops in 2018. They share a family-like bond and even refer to each other as brothers.
== Relocation to Buffalo and New Ventures (2012–Present) ==
In 2012, DJ M80 relocated to Buffalo, New York, seeking new opportunities following the incarceration of G.Dep. He established a recording studio, which was unfortunately robbed three weeks into his lease. The incident led to a small claims court case, which was later featured on Judge Judy [Season 19 E165], where DJ M80 accused his landlord of insufficient security. 
Undeterred, DJ M80 continued his work from DJ Shay’s studio, leading to collaborations with Black Soprano Family artists Benny The Butcher, Rick Hyde, Heem, and El Camino working on various projects. His time in Buffalo would later pair him with Conway The Machine resulting in a recording engineering credit on the track: King Kong Riddim, Starring Jay-Z and featuring Conway The Machine, Jadakiss and "Back Road Gee." The song was on the Netflix The Harder They Fall motion picture soundtrack.
DJ M80's affiliation with the Wu-Tang Clan extended to work with Killarmy and 9th Prince, who is the brother of RZA. He was credited as the mastering engineer on Killarmy’s The Madman's Revenge EP and Full Metal Jackets, and as the mixing engineer on the 2024 release Splitting Atoms by Killarmy and Wu-Tang Killabeez.
In 2022 Dj M80 was passed the torch by Dj Mathmatics, and became a resident Dj and host On Wu-Tang Radio with his mixshow: The Serious Injury List
==Associated Groups==
* B$F
* TMF
* Foul Mindz
* Blackchalk with Icegrill
==Solo Studio Albums==
* Moxy 80 Proof -2016
* Jon Paola -2020
* Moxie 80 Proof -2024
==Collaborative Albums==
* Icegrill & Dj M80 -Blackchalk -2015
* Icegrill & Dj M80 -Blackchalk 2 -2017
* Trife Diesel & Dj M80 -780 -2018
* Illanoise & Dj M80 -God's Work -2018
==Instrumental Albums==
* Beats That Will Make you Rich Vol.1
* Beats That Will Make you Rich Vol.2
* Beats That Will Make you Rich Vol.3
* Beats That Will Make you Rich Vol.4
* Pack Of Ports Vol.1
* Captain Boom Bap Vol.1
==Singles==
* Married
* Pasta & Tommy Gunz ft. Daddy diesel & Illanoise
* Respect The Dj
* Somthin Special Bout You
* Peasants Plague
* Anxiety(On Deaf Ears)
* Hell & Back Ft. L-Biz & Project Pat
* Before You Stick It Challenge Pt. 1
* Mitersaw
==Mixtapes==
* Dj M80 -Welcome Home [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Dj M80 -Upstate Ny Monarchy 1 [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Arrogang -Arrogant Talk [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Dj M80 -My Circle [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* G.dep -Dep And Friends [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Bmac -Mac From The Darkside [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Irak The Prince -Str8 Drop [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Ice grill- Black Chalk snippets [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Da Cloth- Salute The Few [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* PKennidi- Kennidi vs. Kennedy [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Oowop -Bullets [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Dj m80 -Upstate Ny Monarchy 2 [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Blackchalk -The Best Of Blackchalk Vol.1[Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
* Trife Diesel -Diesel Therapy Pt.1 [Hosted & Mixed By Dj M80]
==Mixing Mastering & Production Highlights==
Artist 	Title 	Release Type 	Credit
Aafficial 	Heavily Sedated 	Album 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Action Bronson Ft. Conway The Machine 	Tong Po 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
Beats Anonymous Ft. Skyzoo & Elcamino 	Blessed 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Beats Anonymous Ft. Gaines, Skate Cobain & Heem B$F	Caskets 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Baddnews ft. Heem B$F 	Heatwave 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Cammi ft. Mickey Factz 	Hometown Heroes 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Conway The Machine Ft. Beanie Sigel 	Lock Load 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
G.Dep 	Edge Of My Mind 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
G.Dep 	Cant Stunt On The Hood	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
G.Dep 	Edge Of My Mind 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Heem B$F 	Cradle To The Grave 	Album 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Heem B$F 	Bars & Noble 	Album 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer of tracks:
* Rns ft. Jay Worthy
* One Mic
* Pookies First Love
Heem B$F Conway The Machine & Stove God Cooks 	Cocaine County 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Heem B$F 	Rush Hour 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Heem B$F 	Free Lunches 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Heem B$F ft. Styles P & Benny The Butcher 	Mobb Business 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Icegrill ft. Az 	Book Of Life 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Icegrill ft. Chris Rivers 	Not The Same 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Icegrill ft. Skyzoo 	Pullin Strings 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Iesha Green ft. Benny the Butcher 	Stand Up 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Jae Skeese Ft. Freeway 	Out Here 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
Killarmy Ft. Ras Kass & Planet Asia 	Rusty Dangs 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Kryme Life 	Live With honor 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Lounge Lo 	Pinball 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Lounge Lo 	Marisol 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Marcel P. Black 	Over 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Omar Gooding 	Overstand Me 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Rick Hyde 	Margiela Rugby 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
SunNY 	New Dough 	Single 	
* Recording Engineer
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel 	Project Pope 2 	Album 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel 	780 	Album 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel Ft. Method Man 	Pyrex Dreams 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel Ft. Tek & Ruste Juxx 	Piano Talk 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel 	New Jack City 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel Ft. Rubberband Sosh 	Get That Bread 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel 	Multimedia 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel 	For One Night 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel 	Jon Walsh 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel 	Look What Hapens 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Trife Diesel 	I Don't need Noody 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Trife Diesel 	Vanilla Daiquiris 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Twista Ft. Belo Zero 	Friend Zone 	Single(shelved)	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
Ybe Ft. Trae Tha Truth & Nino 	One Of These Nights 	Single 	
* Mixing & Mastering Engineer
* Producer
==Associated Recording Studios==
* Short-Fuze Recording Studios -Rochester NY
* FNF Studios (1st n15th) -Chicago
* Taylorgang Studios -Pittsburgh 
* Methlab Recordings -Staten Island NY
* Quad Studios -Manhatten NY
* Bridge Recording Studios -Buffalo NY
* Mixwerks Recordings -Buffalo NY
* Gcr Audio -Buffalo NY
Category:American DJs
Category:American people
Category:1986 births
Category:Audio engineering
Category:Music producers