Hayden began DJing in 2006 as a cover identity to execute an elaborate casino vault heist. While getting up to speed, the heist was abruptly cancelled and Hayden's spirits were crushed. Dejected, and struggling to come to terms with the reality that he would not be acquiring generational wealth, he visited the town doctor for help. The doctor suggested that he go out dancing, and recommended a DJ show featuring DJ Pagliacci. Hayden solemnly replied, "but doctor, I am DJ Pagliacci." Nevertheless, he took the advice and went to his gig that evening. His House, Disco, Techno, Funk, and Soul tunes soothed his troubled mind and on that night he changed his DJ name and vowed to DJ for another 20 years in small to medium sized clubs, oftentimes lacking backline, for drink tickets or walking-around money.