Already whetting the appetites of patrons with mixing music, DJ Ziza is a passionate 17-year-old rising sensation, whose current priority is to make her name known in the global music industry. DJ Ziza, whose given name is Aziza Brownie, is from Montego Bay, St James and has been selecting since last December with the hopes of playing at local events. "I feel like I am at my best in life when I am playing music.

This is something I knew I was going to go into. I have always wanted to be in the music industry. I played the drums when I was around 12 years old, so I already had a feel for how beats go and everything like that.

I have been blessed to use professional music equipment whether it is instruments or music producing studios," DJ Ziza told THE STAR . Currently in the 12th grade in school overseas, she said music makes her feel alive. "I know it does the same for young teenagers like myself.

My passion has always been music, whether it is creating music, mixing music or just listening to music. I want to put my all into this. It has the ability to heal or even just allow you to let loose and gratify oneself.

I believe music is one of the most powerful sources on our island in the world and such an essential part of our culture," she said. The young disc jockey added that after many trials and errors throughout the process, she is excited for bookings this summer. "Any event that comes up, I am going to take it.

The first party I played a few weeks ago went well. I was n.