Prelude
If not alone in the lab, I mostly work with my friend Michael Scalar (Soundcloud.com/Michael-Scalar). Together we create a duo named Audiovana  to create a deep, techy, progressive vibe. Both being founding members as well as residents at Zero Point (Ourzeropoint.com) Check me out on Twitter.com/arelimusic or Facebook.com/arelimusic. Check Audiovana out at (Facebook.com/Audiovana) , (Instagram.com/Audiovana)(Soundcloud.com/Audiovana)



I.	Intro
Born in Camarillo, CA and raised in East Las Vegas, NV, Focus accidentally stumbled into the dance scene in early 2000.  His discovery inspired him to explore trance and house music for three years playing records in his home studio. Feeling confident in his skills to DJ outside of his own four walls, Focus began performing at house parties and small underground warehouse events. In 2004, a breakthrough for a larger event crowned Focus as a resident DJ under Terra-Productions. His talents would soon launch this rising star into infamous venues, events and musical outlets expanding his notoriety as a DJ; thereafter, incorporating producer and remixer into his resume.

II.	The Rapture
From an eclectic mix of progressive house, techno to trance, Focus executes his transitions effortlessly illustrating versatility in his music. Focus captures the essence of house music by inducing emotional triggers. His fusion of genres creates an element of surprise ranging from interchanging syths to deep moving basslines. Focus’ integration of intense climaxes and drops takes you through a journey into the depths of deep, dark techno  to the heights of melodic trance and everything in between. Focus’ technique is distinctive and houses an assortment of groundbreaking, pulsating rhythms. 

III.	Gigs & Events
December 2005 launched Focus out of house parties and into the big league of premiere clubs. Focus has caused uproar on the dance floors of Seven, Glo, Empire, Icehouse Lounge, House of Blues, Barcode and many more. He continues to empower house music in nightclubs such as: Palm’s Moon Nightclub and Ghostbar, New York New York’s Rok Nightclub and Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room. Focus has graced the EDM scene with the likes of: Thee-o, Dj Dan, Donald Glaude, Mark Knight, Spektre, Halo (halo & Hippie, H-Foundation), Uberzone, Jason Splatt, Dj Swamp, Frankie Bones, Desert Dwellers, Dj Rectangle,  Miguel Migs, Kaskade, Mark Farina, Mars, Mystere, Starkillers, Reid Speed, Jon Bishop, Mea, The Crystal Method, and many more. In 2008, Focus expanded his musical outlet in his very own, two year long mix show through Las Vegas’ dance-electronic radio station (94.5 The Vibe). The success of his mix show featured international DJs and local heavy hitters such as Mark One and Henotic, who is signed to Pete Tong’s record label. The widespread recognition of Focus’ music has catapulted him beyond Nevada to perform at various electronic events in California, Arizona and Utah.

IV.	The Forecast
Currently, Focus has been producing and remixing tracks with his partner in crime Michael Scalar under the duo name Audiovana. His eccentric house/trance styling has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. The journey thus far not only symbolizes his accomplishments and success in the music industry, but marks the beginning of a broader horizon for Focus’ future in music. Focus’ continual dedication and persistence keeps him striving towards his ultimate goal, “To move people though my music and to travel around the world sharing it”. Ride along with Focus as he continues to contribute to the electronic music scene at www.twitter.com/Arelimusic.  

From Raver to Dj to Producer 

Martin grew up in the raving 90's and 2000's with a passion for multiple genres of music including breakbeat, hardcore, hard house, trance, drum and bass, hip hop and house music of all varieties.
Always involved in music from a very young age he took to the mic to be an MC at age 14 and thrived on any house party or event that he could get involved in. Martin always wanted to be a dj but could not afford a setup for many years, so he practiced on his friend’s kit at every chance he could get. Finally in 2005 Martin acquired his first set of Technics 1210's and began to master his craft. When he felt he was ready to play out, he hit his local clubs in Bournemouth such as The Old Fire Station, Empire, Dusk Till Dawn and DNA.
Whilst studying for his degree at university he became friends with like-minded drum and bass enthusiasts and together they launched their first event Fracture at Dusk Till Dawn. Martin has never looked back.
Now with 15 years plus experience in the industry under his alias Dj Xj, Martin has achieved many of his goals and dreams. In the summer of 2017, he made his debut on the clubbing island of Ibiza, touring with the Parasol collective in association with Darkest before Dawn Records.
In the summer of 2018, he landed a dj residency in Cyprus with Ayia Napa House Party, hosted by House Party Events and performed alongside house legend Junior Jack plus 50 other national and international artists. He returned again in 2019 with his fellow residents joining line ups this time including dj's Craig Knight, Hot Like Detroit and Franky Wah. 
In the summer of 2019 he ticked another goal of his list by landing his first festival slot at Home Farm Fest in Somerset. To top off the year he was also booked to play at the largest dance festival in Wales, Logic Fest. Here he played alongside Ian Van Dahl, N-Trance, 4 Strings, Flip & Fill, Breeze, Scott Brown, Darren Styles, TechnoBoy, Andy Whitby, Judge Jules, Bliss, Dave Pearce, Marcella Woods and many, many more.
During the 2020 lockdown Martin applied himself to as many online live stream events as possible. He was spotted and approached by several charity event organisers, including BBC South News promoted Drum and Bass event Mental Health Matters; a collective initiated to help raise money for Mind charity. The event showcasing nationwide dj talent, including XJ, raised thousands of pounds for this worthy cause.  
Now Xj starts his next venture in music production as Manticore
Checkout his page here https://www.facebook.com/manticoreofficialuk
Checkout his first release https://soundcloud.com/manticoreofficialuk/manticore-lost-original-mix

For DJ XJ links below

https://soundcloud.com/djxjuk/

https://www.instagram.com/djxjuk/

https://www.mixcloud.com/martin-xj-lake/

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