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United Kingdom Mija, also known as Amber Giles, is an American DJ, music producer, and promoter recognized for her genre-defying sound and entrepreneurial ventures in fashion and web3.
Released 'Crank It' with Ghastly featuring Lil Jon, her first music video, on the Owsla label. She also has other releases on this label, which she has described as being like a family.
Released her debut full-length album 'Desert Trash' through Never B Alone / Create Music Group. This platform also hosts several of her remixes and original tracks, showcasing her independent spirit and a label she launched.
Released remixes and collaborations, including a remix of 'Lose My Mind' by A-Trak & Tommy Trash, on Fool's Gold Records.
Mija participated in the Beats 1 One Mix to celebrate International Women's Day, providing an interview and insights into her musical inspirations and career.
Released her track 'Groove' on Insomniac Records as part of the LP Giobbi x Insomniac Records Presents Femme House compilation, indicating a non-exclusive collaboration.
Mija entirely funded her 'No Rules' EP by selling digital collectibles on web3 platforms and raising Ethereum. She actively engages with her NFT buyers through a telegram chat, defining it as a 'long-term game' with significant financial gains when consistent.
Amber Giles, known professionally as Mija, was born on May 30, 1992, in Phoenix, Arizona. Her early exposure to music included touring France and Canada as part of a choir. Before pursuing a career in electronic music, Giles briefly studied fashion. In 2012, at the age of 19, she began her professional DJ career in Phoenix, initially playing at diverse events such as weddings, the Sheraton Hotel, and local parties in Downtown Phoenix. Her musical style evolved from rave to disco house during this period, and she collaborated with Eric Daily as part of the French house and nu-disco duo Deux Yeux. The moniker “Mija” originated from a nickname given by her then-boyfriend.
Mija’s career experienced a significant turning point in June 2014, when she performed an unannounced back-to-back set with Skrillex at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. This impromptu performance gained substantial attention and marked a breakthrough in her career. Following this, she played at Burning Man in August 2014 and TomorrowWorld in Atlanta in September, securing her spot at the latter after winning a mix contest. Encouraged by Skrillex, she relocated to Downtown Los Angeles in October 2014 to further her music production. In 2015, she released “Crank It” with Ghastly, featuring Lil Jon, on Skrillex’s Owsla label. This release was accompanied by her first music video and paved the way for an EP.
Beyond her music career, Giles expanded into entrepreneurship, launching Made By Mija, a Los Angeles-based fashion brand, in 2016. In 2015, she also established “Fk A Genre,” a tour and promotion brand aimed at showcasing diverse music genres in a single show, reflecting her philosophy of not being confined to a single musical category. In 2020, Mija released her debut full-length album, “Desert Trash,” which she funded independently through the sale of digital collectibles on web3 platforms. This innovative approach to funding allowed her to maintain creative control over her music, covering costs for marketing, collaborations, and touring. Mija continues to be an independent artist, collaborating with labels like Owsla and Fool’s Gold for specific releases while maintaining ownership of her catalog.
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