Ivan Popov a.k.a. DJ Smurf is DJ-ing professionally for 14 years. In the beginning he was deep into more industrial and alternative sounds which later influenced him in his favorites in techno music.
As co founder of the biggest promoter company for dance events in Bulgaria – Metropolis Music Ltd., he is responsible for organizing of some of the biggest shows ever in Bulgaria. Smurf is resident of several club nights and guests with mixes in the club radio shows. Played with Sven Vath, Chris Liebing, Jeff Mills, Luke Slater, Misstress Barbara, Marco Carola, DJ Preach, Takkiu Ishino, Westbam, DJ Sasha, Ade Fenton, Jamie Bissmire, Ben Long, Simon Digby, John Tomas and many more. Now Smurf is spinning techno and minimal. Some of his favorite producers are Adam Beyer, Len Faki, Luke Slater, Dave Clarke, Space DJ’z, Boris S, Arkus P, Tobias Luke and Robert Natus.
After 4 years DJing and promoting the powerfull European beats in Montreal Canada, Smurf is back in Bulgaria to continue his life mission with his soul mates and partners from Metropolis.