For most people, the motion picture titled “The Fast and the Furious” may seem like an over exaggerated tale of a bunch of crazy youngsters racing the streets for money and pink slips, spending their nights running from the police and their days fixing the insanely fast cars they destroyed the night before.  But this was a real part of growing up for Detroit import, Nick Haddad, known in today’s nightlife as DJ Captn20.  However, after years of dumping his dollars into racecars and nudie bars, Nick decided to take up a new “hobby” that would keep him out of trouble and in the basement. Little did he know…

Teaching himself backwards from CDs to vinyl with a pair of used Technics 1200’s that he ironically got from his brother as a birthday gift (and part of a racing bet), Nick began practicing daily in his basement; like most DJs did. After developing a strong passion for house music, Nick put together his first demo titled “House Cleaning” and hit the streets with it.  Soon after, he landed a residency at the ultra chic lounge known as The Corner, located in the 5 Diamond Townsend Hotel.  From there, DJ Captn20 became a household name in the city, holding down residencies three to four nights a week at the area’s most upscale nightclubs and lounges.  His style and energy has put him behind the decks at every major venue and event in the Metro Area, and has made him a staple in the Detroit music scene.

Shifting gears, just one year after his intro to the decks, Captn20 formed a music collective known as Basement Beats Productions.  Designed to help local talent flourish, Basement Beats has also aided in and been responsible for bringing in talent from all over the world, giving him the opportunity to share the decks with major electronic artists such as Kaskade, Cedric Gervais, Fedde le Grand, AN21, Sharam, Chris Lake, Manufactured Superstars, EC Twins, Dave Aude, Miguel Migs and others, as well as renowned turntablists such as the late DJ A.M., DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Vice and the infamous S.K.A.M. Artist Crew.  No stranger to the celebrity world, Captn20 has been called on to perform for such names as Sean “DIDDY” Combs, The Kardashians, Lil Jon, Miley Cyrus, Hugh Jackman, MTV’s Jersey Shore, Lupe Fiasco, Big Sean, and Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih to name a few.

In 2008, Captn20, in conjunction with a local lifestyle publication known as Six Degrees Magazine, produced a six volume music compilation known as “The Six Degrees of Sound” sponsored by major brands such as MGM Grand Detroit, ABSOLUT Vodka, Jose Cuervo, Lexus Automotive and more.  This collection of six full-length mixes was created to provide VIP guests with a great lasting impression of the music played at various signature events.

In late 2009, Captn20 was approached by MGM Grand Detroit to become their new Saturday night resident at V Nightclub (Rated Detroit’s Best Nightclub since it’s opening) and Director of Entertainment.  Since his arrival, MGM Grand Detroit has reached new heights and is raising the bar for nightlife in Detroit.  Shortly after, Captn20 was named 944 Magazine’s “Reader’s Pick” for Best Club DJ, Real Detroit Weekly “Best Club DJ” (2010-2012), Ambassador Magazine’s “Best Club DJ” (2012) and has been nominated for several other notable honors.

Still shifting gears and at top speed, Captn20 is currently hitting major cities all over North America.  In the spring of 2012, he was asked to open for the one and only TIESTO at SBE’s flagship venue, Greystone Manor in Hollywood, CA.  Performing with one of the biggest icons in Electronic Music was a major milestone in 2012…and the Captn is not slowing down one bit.  In the process of producing his first major EP release, you can definitely expect to see more of this Motor City gear head from the “Basement”…if you can catch him… To be continued…