You’ve Got a Guy brings you DJ Pain 1, the Madison, Wisconsin–born producer and performer whose career has spanned over two decades. Since emerging in 2006, Pacal Alejandro Bayley, better known as DJ Pain 1, has become a trusted name in hip hop production and collaboration. His work spans a broad roster—from chart-topping co-productions to experimental full-length albums with indie labels. We’ve got you covered with a concise bio, discography highlights, and upcoming tour details to help you secure your seats and plan your next show.
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Born in Madison, DJ Pain 1 built a reputation on gritty, inventive production and a willingness to push boundaries. His career took a major leap with co-production on Pooh Shiesty’s Switch It Up from the multi-platinum Shiesty Season, helping solidify his status in the industry. Beyond that, Pain 1 has collaborated with a wide array of legendary and contemporary artists, including Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Nipsey Hussle, Public Enemy, and Pooh Shiesty, enriching his catalog with diverse sounds and textures.
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As a long-time collaborator with Sole, DJ Pain 1 contributed to four full-length albums: Death Drive (2014, Black Canyon), Nihilismo (2016, Fake Four Inc.), No God Nor Country (2019, Fake Four Inc.), and Post American Studies (2022, Emergency Hearts). These projects illustrate his breadth—bridging traditional hip hop with experimental and avant-garde influences. Fans and newcomers alike will recognize his knack for pairing hard-hitting drums with melodic loops and thoughtful, often political, undercurrents.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
For live audiences, Pain 1 brings a history of coast-to-coast appearances through Coast 2 Coast LIVE and a growing schedule of performances. The 2025 Coast 2 Coast LA edition at Los Globos in Los Angeles showcases his enduring appeal on the live circuit, while the Coast 2 Coast LIVE Online Showcase in September 2025 expands access for fans nationwide. Whether you’re catching him in a club or streaming online, DJs Pain 1 brings energy, nuance, and a shared sense of artistry that resonates with hip hop fans everywhere.
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What reaches the room
Discover more about DJ Pain 1’s background, discography highlights, and upcoming dates. Follow his official channels for the latest tour announcements and releases.
The essentials
Quick Facts About DJ Pain 1
Birth name: Pacal Alejandro Bayley; Stage name: DJ Pain 1; from Madison, Wisconsin; active since 2006.
RIAA multi-platinum status via co-producing Switch It Up for Pooh Shiesty (Shiesty Season) and high-profile credits for artists like Young Jeezy, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Nipsey Hussle, Public Enemy and Pooh Shiesty.
Collaborator with Sole on four full-length albums: Death Drive (2014, Black Canyon), Nihilismo (2016, Fake Four Inc.), No God Nor Country (2019, Fake Four Inc.), Post American Studies (2022, Emergency Hearts).
Tours in the U.S. include Coast 2 Coast LIVE appearances; 2025 Coast 2 Coast LA edition venue at Los Globos (Los Angeles) and a Coast 2 Coast LIVE Online Showcase in September 2025.
Social media: official YouTube channel linked from his page; active on Twitter/X via @djpain1; official beat-site presence at djpain1.info / djpain1beats.com.
The records
DJ Pain 1 Discography
Post American Studies
2022 · Emergency Hearts
No God Nor Country
2019 · Fake Four Inc.
Nihilismo
2016 · Fake Four Inc.
Death Drive
2014 · Black Canyon
The hits
Top DJ Pain 1 Songs
FDO
2025 · US Hot 100 peak: 12; US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs peak: 1
Switch It Up
2021 · Did not chart (credits: DJ Pain 1 as producer)
Capitalism (Is Tearing Us Apart)
2016 · Did not chart
Discover more about DJ Pain 1’s background, discography highlights, and upcoming dates. Follow his official channels for the latest tour announcements and releases.