Parrish Smith is a Dutch DJ, producer, singer, and visual artist with Surinamese, Chinese, and Indian roots. Raised in Nieuwegein and later based in Amsterdam, he developed an intense, hypnotic sound that moves between techno, punk, rock, and experimental music. Known for breaking genre boundaries and rejecting elitism, Smith combines raw emotion with high-energy performances.

Starting in Amsterdam’s underground scene, he gained international recognition through daring DJ sets and live shows at festivals including Dekmantel and Lowlands. His work is deeply influenced by his search for identity and his desire to create space for underrepresented voices in electronic music.

Smith has collaborated with artists such as Sevdaliza, Grimes, Sophie Straat, and Richie Hawtin, and worked with institutions including FOAM, EYE Filmmuseum, and the Wereldmuseum. Across music, film, and visual art, Parrish Smith is recognized as a fearless and visionary voice in contemporary culture.