DJ NKD
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| Birth Name | Naveen Kumar Dwivedi |
| Origin | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Genres | Electronic Dance Music (EDM), Commercial House, Progressive House, Bollywood Remix |
| Occupation | DJ, Music Producer, Remixer |
| Instruments | DJ turntables, mixer, digital audio workstation (DAW) |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| Associated Acts | Nikhil Chinapa, DJ Chetas, Progressive Brothers, Jasleen Royal, B Praak, Shirley Setia, Ali Merchant |
DJ NKD (born Naveen Kumar Dwivedi) is an Indian DJ, music producer, and remixer based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He is associated with electronic dance music (EDM), commercial house, and Bollywood remixes. Over the course of his career, DJ NKD has performed at music festivals, campus events, nightclubs, and radio shows across multiple cities in India.
Early Life and Background
Naveen Kumar Dwivedi, professionally known as DJ NKD, began his journey in music at a young age. He reportedly started DJing at the age of eight, developing an early interest in sound mixing and live performance. Growing up in Bhopal, he became part of the expanding electronic music and club culture in central India.
Musical Style
DJ NKD's style blends commercial electronic dance music with Bollywood remixes and progressive house elements. His live performances typically include:
- Progressive house and commercial EDM
- Bollywood remix mashups
- Festival-style drops and transitions
Career
Club Performances
DJ NKD has performed at numerous venues across India, including:
- FTV Lounge - Nagpur
- Agent Jacks - Bhopal
- Drink Exchange - Bhopal
- Infiniti at Taj Lakefront - Bhopal
- Water Ville - Bhopal
- Insomnia - Hyderabad
- Hard Rock Café - Lucknow
- Zero Degree - Lucknow
- Club Nyne - Nagpur
- Afraa - Raipur
- Opium Lounge - Raipur
- M9 Lounge - Indore
- Sky Blue Sports Bar - Indore
- Club XS - Indore
- Studio XO - Bhopal
- Molecule - Bhopal
- Magique - Bangalore
- Cyclone - Nagpur
- FTV Lounge - Nagpur
- Aqua The Park - Indore
- Ramada - Lucknow
- Zero Degree - Nagpur
- Agent Jacks
Festivals and Campus Events
He has performed at several prominent music events, including:
- VH1 Supersonic Campus
- Sunburn Campus (IISER Bhopal)
- Bharat Bass Festival
- Tandava Music Festival
- Foamattina
Music Releases
Selected Original Mixes
- My Symphony
- Scientific Reality
- Borcelle
- La Rue
- Dream of Switch
- Far Away
- Flight
- Rain
- Star
- Say
Official Releases and Remixes
- Borcelle
- Run - DJ Annsh (feat. DJ NKD)
- Collateral
- Ram Siya Ram (Official Remix)
- Stop - Jappy Bajaj (feat. DJ NKD)
DJ NKD has shared stages and collaborated with several established artists, including Nikhil Chinapa, Ali Merchant, Progressive Brothers, Jasleen Royal, B Praak, Shirley Setia, DJ Chetas, Teri Miko, Olly Esse, Parома, and NyK.
Awards
- Winner - Central India's DJ Hunt, Indore (2009)
- Mirchimix Winner - Lucknow City (2012)
Media Coverage
DJ NKD has received coverage in media outlets including The Times of India, Bhopal Times, Patrika Plus, and Radio Mirchi event promotions.
Digital Presence
DJ NKD maintains an online presence through Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud, and YouTube where he shares mixes, performance updates, and promotional content.