PAPII GAVII

PAPII GAVII an international artist from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, has transformed unimaginable challenges into a celebrated career as a DJ, producer, and father. After nearly losing his life while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, facing prison, and almost losing his son, Niko ; Gavii found his ultimate “why.” His son became the anchor that healed his heart, driving him to chase his dreams without limitations. Not knowing how much time he had left with Niko, Gavii committed to living fully and unapologetically. During the pandemic, Gavii locked himself in his home and taught himself how to DJ, channeling his struggles into music. He started performing Facebook Live sets, donating the proceeds to buy and cook food for the homeless—a deeply personal mission after experiencing homelessness himself. Across the Globe Gavii has captivated audiences in major U.S. cities like Miami, D.C., New York, Orlando, New Jersey, Charlotte, Denver, Puerto Rico, and beyond. Internationally, he has electrified crowds in Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. THE SOUND OF PAPII GAVII His 16 tracks on major streaming platforms, along with collaborations with labels like Rawthentic, Happy Techno, and 303LVR$, have earned him global recognition. This year, his single “Get High” reached #7 on the Hype Tech House chart and #9 globally on Beatport’s Top 100.