Singapore DJ Andrew Chow dies at 63
Pioneering Singaporean DJ Andrew Chow, known as DJ Wiz, has passed away at 63 following a battle with stomach cancer. He was a central figure in the local hip-hop and turntablism scene for decades.
Why it matters
It marks the loss of a significant cultural figure in Singapore's nightlife and music history.
Andrew Chow was still performing a few months before he died of stomach cancer on Aug 3.
Listen Summarise Andrew Chow, a pioneering Singapore DJ known as DJ Wiz, died at 63 from stomach cancer, leaving behind two daughters and a lasting legacy in the local hip-hop and turntablism scene. Chow won multiple DJ awards, including three DMC Singapore titles and the 1998 Technics World DJ Championships Singapore leg, influencing the nightlife scene from the 1990s to early 2010s. Friends and fellow DJs remember him as a passionate teacher and icon; his wake invites colourful attire to celebrate his life, with a posthumous DMC Legacy Award planned for September. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Singapore nightlife veteran Andrew Chow, a renowned DJ and turntablist, died of stomach cancer on Aug 3. He was 63.
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