DJ Rush
Chicago-born techno DJ who moved to Berlin in 1996 and had a Europe-wide club hit in 1998. Techno Airlines lists DJ Rush on 8 festival lineups, including B my LAKE, Code Summer Festival and B MY LAKE.
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DJ Rush: quick facts
Sourced, updated Oct 2026- Real name
- Isaiah Major
- Born
- January 9, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Nationality
- American
- Based in
- Algarve, Portugal
- Genres
- Techno, Hard techno, House
- Labels
- Kne'Deep (founder), Trax Records
- Active since
- 1989
Essential tracks
- Knee Deep1991
- Motherfucking Bass1998
- Look and See2015
- Restore My Soul (Remix)2022
- Strasse E2026
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Past festival appearances
Where DJ Rush has played
B my LAKE (Velence, Hungary) 2026
Code Summer Festival (Madrid, Spain) 2026
B MY LAKE (Velence, Hungary) 2026
Baum Festival (Bogota, Colombia) 2026
Aquasella (Asturias, Spain) 2025
B.my.Lake (Velence, Hungary) 2025
Beats for Love (Ostrava, Czech Republic) 2025
Awakenings Upclose (Halfweg, Netherlands) 2025
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about DJ Rush
Where is DJ Rush from?
DJ Rush is from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Nationality: American. Today DJ Rush is based in Algarve, Portugal.
How old is DJ Rush?
DJ Rush is 56 years old, born on January 9, 1970.
What is DJ Rush's real name?
DJ Rush's real name is Isaiah Major.
What kind of music does DJ Rush play?
DJ Rush plays techno, hard techno and house.
Does DJ Rush have a record label?
Yes. DJ Rush founded Kne'Deep.
What are DJ Rush's best known tracks?
Signature tracks include "Knee Deep" (1991), "Motherfucking Bass" (1998) and "Look and See" (2015).
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