About Just AMN
Just AMN (formerly known as DJ Monstrosity) is an open-format DJ born in Durban, South Africa, and based in Dubai, UAE. He has more than 16 years behind the decks and has played over 200 nightclubs in nine countries: the UAE, Qatar, Oman, South Africa, the Maldives, Zanzibar, Singapore, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
The early years in South Africa
Just AMN, real name Aman Maniram, was born in Durban, South Africa, in 1995. He started playing nightclubs at 15, festivals at 17, corporate events and weddings at 18, and radio and international gigs at 20.
In South Africa he won the H2O national DJ competition, played the Aquafest main stage in 2012 to more than 9,000 people, and played stadium gigs at Kings Park and Moses Mabhida. He featured on 5FM, 947 and East Coast Radio.
- 15Nightclubs
- 17Festivals
- 18Corporate events and weddings
- 20Radio and international gigs
Dubai today
Based in Dubai, Just AMN is a freelance resident DJ for The First Collection Dubai and for Mystique, whose parties include Mystique Exodus at One&Only Royal Mirage and JamJars/Locker Room at Millennium Place Marina. He also plays Saturdays at Cavalli Club Rooftop in Qatar, and has appeared on Virgin Radio Dubai.
He has played over 200 nightclubs in nine countries: the UAE, Qatar, Oman, South Africa, the Maldives, Zanzibar, Singapore, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Sound
An open-format DJ, he blends Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Amapiano and other South African sounds with commercial hits. His sets are built around crowd connection, energy and adaptability.
Notable support
Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, Hardwell, Black Coffee, Skrillex, Kizz Daniel, Jay Sean, Pleasurekraft, Fatman Scoop and Dannic.
Beyond the booth
RnB & Me
The event brand Just AMN founded.
Plugged In DXB
The podcast he co-hosts with Keegan Basil.
We Are The City
A DJ movement he is building that champions skill over social media popularity. “Built by culture. Not algorithms.”
Formerly DJ Monstrosity
Just AMN previously performed as DJ Monstrosity. Older articles, mixes, profiles and listings under that name, including in Durban and Dubai, refer to him. He now performs as Just AMN.
See also: Frequently asked questions · Press kit
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