Derek Moses, better known as DJ Hol Up, burst onto the scene in 2016, quickly establishing himself as a major force in the DJ world. While he specializes in afrobeats—curating numerous playlists and mixes that have amassed over 30+ million streams across platforms—he also boasts a rich experience spinning hip hop, amapiano, R&B, and dancehall tracks. His collaborations boast big names from the afrobeats realm like Minz, 1daBanton, and Ghetto Boy. In the live scene, Hol Up founded the popular NYC Afrobeats parties, 'Gbedu Galore' and 'Afrobeats + Amapiano,' creating a vibrant hub where the city connects with African rhythms.Beyond his individual achievements, DJ Hol Up masterminded the “Afrobeats Update,” a monthly mix series dedicated to showcasing the latest afrobeats tracks from across the globe, which has amassed over 5 million+ plays.