Martin van der Schagt - AKA DJ Marty Shaft

DJ / MC Producer · Music Supervisor · Sound Engineer · Publishing Expert · Energy Transition Coach

Music has been my natural habitat since 1976. What started behind the turntables grew into a lifelong journey as a DJ, producer, composer, music supervisor, and sound engineer. I have worked across clubs, studios, media, retail, hospitality, and live environments.

One early milestone is Holiday Rap. In 1986, I recorded the original demo using the original samples from Madonna’s “Holiday.” Because of these samples, the demo was never commercially released. Later, producer Ben Liebrand re-recorded the track as a cover with newly recorded music and lyrics, which became an international hit.

Alongside music, I work as an Energy Transition Coach, applying the same human-centered thinking to sustainability and change.

On this channel you’ll find performances, projects, experiments, and favorite music.
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