Tommy Deogan, a single father of two, resides in Stockholm, Sweden, and embarked on his DJ journey just two years ago. Initially, DJing served as a means of recovering from trauma, but it quickly transformed into a passion. Recognizing my potential behind the turntables, people encouraged me to pursue professional DJ coaching. Although I won't reveal the identity of my mentor just yet, the remarkable progress I have made, from being a novice to my current mixing level, speaks volumes about their expertise within the scene. I never envisioned DJing as "my calling" initially. It was primarily a powerful tool to combat panic attacks and the trauma I carried from my past life before arriving in Canada and immersing myself in the DJ scene and community. Many people often wonder about the events that led me to this point. Essentially, I spent my entire life, starting from the age of 19, fighting against segregation, no-go zones, and the social issues that have reached their peak in present-day Sweden. Having been born and raised in one of the most notorious nogo-zones just outside Stockholm, I found myself at odds with radical movements that had thrived in the area for decades, even receiving state funding. I fought against these issues, among others, but the Swedish society, detached from our immigrant areas, lacked the courage to listen or confront them. Consequently, I stood alone in that area for a considerable time and ultimately paid the ultimate price for it. A documentary trailer titled "Deogan's 19," which aired in Canada, sheds light on this matter and can be found in my video playlist on Reverb Nation. Prior to all this, I worked as a professional speaker, delivering lectures as a full-time job and operating an agency in Sweden called Talarforum for many years. I have authored and published three books in Sweden, engaged in politics, and worked within the Swedish parliament. Additionally, I have successfully managed my own business. I have also established my own company, and the truth is, I was the first and still remain the only non-police individual who has been providing education and teaching at the Swedish police academy. In 2002, my brother tragically lost his life in a violent altercation between two rival football hooligan groups in Stockholm. Ever since his passing, his memory has been a powerful driving force for me, pushing me to succeed. It was my final promise to him as I stood beside his coffin at his funeral. Therefore, I believe that whatever I set my mind to, I will achieve. This bio-text serves as evidence of that. It may be a bit lengthy, but I struggle to condense my life and all my accomplishments into just a couple of sentences. Today, I no longer reside in the nogo-zone. Instead, I own several properties within that area and rent out apartments. This is the same neighbourhood where I grew up and lived until just two years ago. Now, I live in a spacious house with a large guest house, a pool, sauna, and a vast fenced land. I share this space with my 70 Kg Rottweiler named Roy, as well as a rooster and three hens. One of my proudest achievements is the incredible class trip i´ve made in life. Entirely on my own, against all odds. It truly showcases my determination. From a Magazine; "Tommy's incredible journey from the nogo zones of Stockholm, where he experienced the loss of his brother, battled drug abuse, and engaged in a five-year-long conflict against radical groups, to forging his own path is truly remarkable. As a single father of two, he has completely transformed his life and now resides in a beautiful countryside home."
At the beginning, music creating or rather mixing was a pure weapon and measure to tackle my trauma (Panic attacks and insomnia) and i really got a taste for it and have ever since (2 years back) been hitting the controllers for hours every day. I just now found an interest for creating my own beats, and to me it is the ultimate cleansing and expression of your state of mind, soul, feelings and mood. It is magic.
I really dont have a dream at becoming some "great DJ", as it is so far from reality, i think i am living my music dream - in only 2 years having learned everything from never even have seen a dj controller - let alone, a DAW in 42 years... So i am rather proud of myself and everything that will come out from my music (such as being on Spotify yestoday with both my creations) - That is just epic to me!!
I would of course start with chaning my own home, which is the whole reason to why i am "here" now. Lived in the nogo zones of Stockholm and worked for increased democracy in my area - i came into conflict with radical gangs and i paid the price. Now living on the countryside of Sweden. But thats it, i would start at my own door-step to set an example.