While DJing in
Southwest Detroit, starting at the age of 13, he started making a name by age 16, by 17 Michael Velasquez performed at several events hosted by
Psychopathic Records, including Big Balla X-Mas Party events,
Juggalo Championship Wrestling events, charity events, and the release party for
Twiztid’s album ''
Man's Myth''. After the tour, Velasquez was approached by Insane Clown Posse to DJ all of their tours exclusively . Velasquez was signed by Psychopathic Records in 2007 and began producing songs for several of the label's releases. The following year, it was announced that Velasquez would be releasing a series of
mixtapes titled ''Let 'Em Bleed
that would feature artists on Psychopathic Records, Hatchet House and other labels. On June 4, 2013, DJ Clay released a new mixtape titled A World Upside Down''. DJ Clay appeared at the
Juggalo March On Washington. In August 2018, it was announced that DJ Clay would be working on a collaboration EP with
Danny Diablo. In September 2018, DJ Clay took to social media to announce a "black out" meaning he would be stepping away from social media to work on his new album with Psychopathic and would not return to social media until it was complete. ==Influences==