Draft:DJ GQ
American DJ and radio personality
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Gary Hardie, professionally known as DJ GQ, is an American DJ, radio personality, and music producer based in South Florida. He is known for blending Caribbean and mainstream music styles and for his work on radio, including WHYI-FM (Y100 Miami) and SiriusXM’s Tuff Gong Radio.
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DJ GQ | |
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| Born | Gary Hardie |
| Origin | South Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, electronic, Top 40 |
| Occupations | DJ, radio personality, producer |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Website | djgq |
Early life
Career
Early career
A 2007 profile in Broward-Palm Beach New Times described DJ GQ as a Fort Lauderdale mixmaster known in the mixtape circuit and as a resident DJ at Broward County clubs.[3]
DJ and radio career
DJ GQ began performing in South Florida in the 1990s, developing a style that blends reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, electronic, and pop music.[1]
He later became a mixshow DJ on WHYI-FM and a host on SiriusXM’s Tuff Gong Radio, where he presents Dancehall Cyaan Done.[1][4]
His career has been profiled by Spin, which described his role in connecting Miami’s Caribbean music scene with national radio platforms.[1]
He has appeared on event lineups with artists including DMX.[5]
Recording career
In 2020, DJ GQ released the EP Is It You?, which reached number 10 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.[6][2]
That year, the Jamaica Observer reported on his collaboration with Mr. Vegas and producer JonFX.[2]
In 2026, DJ GQ collaborated with Quino of Big Mountain on new music, including the track I'll Be There.[7][1]
Awards and nominations
DJ GQ won Mixshow DJ of the Year (Top 40 / Dance) at the 2024 Electronic Dance Music Awards.[8][9]
He was nominated in the same category at the 2025 and 2026 Electronic Dance Music Awards.[10][11]
Discography
EPs
- Is It You? (2020)