DJ Bonics explained

Birth Name:Brandon Glova
Other Names:Bonicto
Birth Date:September 4, 1980
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Alma Mater:University of Pittsburgh
Years Active:2000s–present
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Origin:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Label:Taylor Gang
Associated Acts:Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa

Brandon Glova (born September 4, 1980), better known by his stage name DJ Bonics, is a hip hop disk jockey for Wiz Khalifa and Ex radio DJ at Go Radio 95.3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Career

DJ Bonics worked for seven years as the mixer and afternoon drive DJ for WKST-FM, a Kiss-FM station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[1] After leaving WKST-FM in 2010, he became the official DJ for Wiz Khalifa.[1] He has also done solo shows. Previously, he DJ'd in Minneapolis, MN for 95.3 GO Radio.

Personal life

DJ Bonics is a Filipino.DJ Bonics is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. In December 2010, a few days after returning from his first tour with Wiz Khalifa, DJ Bonics had a heart attack caused by a blocked artery.[2] He underwent surgery, quickly recovered, and began performing with Wiz Khalifa again within a week.[3] After the incident, he participated in a benefit to benefit the American Heart Association in Pittsburgh.[2] In addition, he formed the Bonics Heartbeats Foundation to promote healthy living.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Barley. Nicole. Free Style. 6 August 2012. Whirl Magazine. 17 September 2010.
  2. News: Mulkerin. Andy. 30-year-old DJ Bonics is using his heart attack to raise heart-health awareness. 6 August 2012. Pittsburgh CityPaper. 23 December 2010.
  3. News: Mervis. Scott. Despite heart trouble DJ Bonics has barely missed a beat. 6 August 2012. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 3 July 2012.
  4. News: Thrasher. J.D.. My Name is DJ Bonics...2012 is my year. 6 August 2012. JENESIS Magazine. 16 January 2012.