Parrish Smith is a Dutch DJ, music producer, singer, and visual artist with Surinamese, Chinese, and Indian roots, based in Amsterdam. He captivates audiences with extreme and hypnotic music and is renowned for his ability to transcend genres and break down walls of prejudice. His unique sound blends punk, rock, techno, and rhythmic experimental music. Emotion and intensity are at the core of his art, through which he challenges contemporary elitist techno biases. His mantra—“No Elitism, No Prejudices, No Genres, No Codes, Hypnotic, Tense, Comprehensive, and A State of Mind”—reflects his punk mentality. He started as an electronic live musician and DJ in underground clubs in Amsterdam, Eastern Europe, and Berlin. He quickly gained notoriety for his daring mixes, combining techno with rock, punk, and various niche genres, always focusing on intensity and emotion. Smith perfected these elements so that even clubgoers without prior knowledge of the music could lose themselves on the dancefloor, experiencing pure emotion and primality. His talent has been recognized at festivals like Dekmantel and Lowlands and international stages like VilleX Sonique and Nuits Sonores. Smith is driven by his Surinamese roots and a youth marked by obstacles on his path to self-discovery. In an environment where his identity was not clearly defined, he found solace in dark, immersive music, which led him to punk, industrial music, and Detroit techno. The lack of role models in the music industry motivated him to explore the niche further, not only for himself but also to serve as an example for others with migration backgrounds or from less privileged environments. His commitment to innovation and experimentation has inspired many in the underground scene and led to numerous collaborations. Parrish Smith has built a versatile discography and worked with many iconic artists. He has remixed pop-avant-garde acts like Sevdaliza and Grimes, supported emerging Dutch talents like Sophie Straat, and reinterpreted industrial pioneers like Ramleh and SMERSH from the 1980s. Additionally, he has collaborated with contemporary electronic giants like Richie Hawtin. His versatility is widely acknowledged across various music scenes. Smith has also partnered with institutions like the FOAM Photography Museum (for the Ai Weiwei tour), the Sound & Vision Institute in the Netherlands, and the Wereldmuseum. He participated in projects at the Amsterdam Dance Event and EYE Filmmuseum. His influence extends beyond music; he traverses multiple disciplines and leaves a lasting impression as a visionary artist with impressive work.