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Biography
Bobbie Merveille better known by her stage name DJ Heavygrinder, is an American model, actress, record producer and DJ.
Biography
Heavygrinder was born in Seattle, Washington to an American father and a Japanese mother. She was raised in Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture, where she lived until the age of 14. While in her teens, her parents decided that she would receive education in America. She soon got involved in the art of DJing after returning to the US. In regards to this period, DJ Heavygrinder stated:
The genres of music she plays are house, electronica, indie, and trance. Her musical mentors and strongest influences include The Prodigy, Jamiroquai, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and Daft Punk. When questioned about her sound, she stated:
Although she worked as an actress during her years in Japan, she has very little or no interest in acting. In several interviews, she has stated:
DJ Heavygrinder also performed at AnimeMatsuri in Houston,TX in March 2011, as well as March 2014.
Discography
Albums
- Eternity (2008)
Personal life
DJ Heavygrinder currently resides in Los Angeles, California and is married to fellow producer and DJ, KATFYR.