D-D-DJ NOIZ. You hear that iconic tag at the start of a track, and you already know it's about to go off. Any song he touches turns to gold. That's DJ Noiz, the Remix King, the producer, the tastemaker, the heartbeat behind so many island anthems that have defined a generation.
PMN+ had the opportunity to sit down with DJ Noiz to dive into his journey, the early days, the family roots, the influences, the rise of Futurenow Music, and what's next as he and Kennyon Brown continue their USA tour.
From Humble Beginnings
For DJ Noiz, music wasn't just background noise, it was family, culture, and creativity rolled into one. Growing up in the LDS church, there were rules about what could (and couldn't) be played in the house. Rap? Off-limits. Anything with profanity? Forget it. Instead, his parents filled the home with island jams, classics from the ‘60s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, and endless repeats of timeless hits.
But Noiz was curious. He wanted hip-hop. He wanted something fresh. He remembers thinking: “okay, what can I do to make or be able to listen to soft core hip hop in front of my parents?” So he got creative. With his siblings, he began blending the Top 40 songs they heard on the radio with the island and old-school tracks his parents loved. “I thought, okay, we got the mashups, we got the blends, what can we do to merge it together so we can get it onto a track?”
That experimentation led him to cassette tapes. His first remix, played nervously for his siblings and then for mom and dad, was the breakthrough moment. “That was the only way we could listen to hip hop and pop music back then,” he laughs, remembering. By blending the forbidden with the familiar, he found his sound and from that moment on, the name DJ Noiz was born.
Evolution: From Hobby to Movement
At first, remixing was just fun, something to do, something to share. But everything shifted when he met Fortafy (Sam), who connected him with Kennyon Brown, Donell Lewis, and manager Mark Martins. Together they formed Futurenow Music, more than a label, more than a crew.
“Pretty much picked up me, Kennyon Brown, Donell Lewis, and it's a family brand. I don't look at the label as a label business, but a family business, we all did it together and built it together as a family.”
That family-first mindset carried them from remixing into full-on producing. The viral success of “Ofa Mai” (which Noiz admits he uploaded as a hobby) was the turning point. From there came “Senorita,” “Chill,” and hit after hit. Soon, Futurenow expanded to include more family like Bina Butta and Rellek Brown, building an empire rooted in loyalty and love.
On Tour & On Stage
Currently, DJ Noiz and Kennyon Brown are touring the USA, bringing their sound to fans across the country. For Noiz, the secret to a great show is simple: engagement.
“For me, the engagement with the audience is huge, if you don't at least engage with one member of the audience, it's just going to be a flatline show the whole way through.”
It's about feeding the energy back and forth, catering to longtime supporters while drawing in new listeners who might just discover their music for the first time. “For me, it's all about engaging with the audience and to the people who show us love and support and cater to them and keep the energy going.”
The Creative Process
So how does the Remix King cook up his magic? It's organic, he says.
If family or friends send him suggestions, and he vibes with it, he'll blend it with whatever's trending in hip-hop or pop. But he stresses that it can't be forced. “A lot of artists mistake having to force mashups and do it for the views, but it's what you vibe to and whatever makes your head bounce and nod. Run with that. Don't overthink the process, keep it simple and just do that.”
Proudly Polynesian
DJ Noiz is half Tongan, half Samoan and proudly carries his heritage in everything he does.
“For us, any Polynesian island, music is one if not one of the top points in our culture. I think being a Polynesian, you learn every single bit of music there is… even just having the talent of playing an instrument for church or for a hobby or even for drinkup with the boys. I think that you can pretty much connect and grow through that. That's the biggest reason why I'm so proud to be Polynesian.”
Giving Back
As one of the Pacific's biggest role models, Noiz takes pride in giving back to the next generation. He happily shares that he always takes time to respond, give advice, and encourage those reaching out. “I love tapping in with people who reach out and taking a moment to look at their work or kits and giving them advice to make the road easier for their journey.”
What's Next?
Big things are coming. “We have a whole lot of singles coming out, me and Kennyon Brown with works in with Donell Lewis and a few collabs on the way. Once we get home from the USA tour you're just going to see them drop back to back.”
With only a handful of tour dates left, fans can catch DJ Noiz and Kennyon Brown live before they head back home. For tickets and info, visit futurenowmusic.com, don't miss the chance to experience this powerhouse duo in action.
Fun Facts
- Funniest tour memory: “The whole tour,” he laughs. “Because it's all fun.”
- Surprise fact: He doesn't play guitar (he's left-handed) and he doesn't eat seafood.
- WWE entrance theme: “One Night Dance” — of course! (DJ Noiz x Kennyon Brown)
Images provided by the featured individuals or sourced from their public social media profiles and online platforms. All rights remain with the original creators. Originally published in PMN+ Magazine, September 2025 (Vol. 2 No. 9).
September 2025 · Digital Magazine
