Nightlife career (2015–2017)
In June 2015, while attending the University of Southern California, Bialobos visited a nightclub in Los Angeles for the first time on his 19th birthday. At the club, rapper Fetty Wap invited Bialobos and his friends to join him. At the end of the night, a club promoter mistakenly assumed Bialobos was part of Fetty Wap's group and requested his contact information. Following this, Bialobos began receiving regular invitations to the venue and subsequently started earning approximately $100 per event for promoting weekly gatherings to fellow USC students. [5]
As his network expanded, Bialobos organized events attended by musicians, actors, and athletes. He later worked with John Terzian, co-founder of the H.Wood Group, to organize events at venues such as Delilah, where he became known for hosting private events with a no-photography policy. [5] [10]
In 2017, Bialobos met the musician Drake while hosting events. He later made a brief appearance in Drake's music video for "Money in the Grave" and was referenced in the song "No Stylist" by French Montana and Drake. His presence in entertainment circles was noted during an episode of Apple Music 1's The Zane Lowe Show, where the hosts remarked that Bialobos was frequently mentioned in Hollywood conversations. [5]
Music and Field Trip Recordings (2018–present)
In early 2020, Zack Bia founded his record label, Field Trip Recordings, describing it as a natural progression from his involvement in Los Angeles' nightlife scene. [5] [11] Events organized by Bia were attended by emerging artists who later gained industry recognition and contacts. Field Trip Recordings was established to provide a formal platform for emerging artists introduced through Bia’s events. [5]
Rapper Yeat was among the initial artists signed by Bia to Field Trip Recordings. Bia discovered Yeat's music early, developing a close bond long before officially signing him. Yeat initially took a one-album distribution deal with Interscope in early 2021, pledging to join Field Trip Recordings upon completion of the agreement. [5] Yeat later signed with Field Trip Recordings in partnership with Geffen Records. [5] Under Field Trip, Yeat has received multiple RIAA certifications, including singles like "Out Thë Way", "Talk", and "Flawlëss", along with his albums 2 Alivë and Lyfë . [12] Yeat notably holds the distinction of having the most rap albums surpassing one billion streams this decade, marking significant success for Field Trip Recordings. [13]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bia hosted virtual DJ sets on Instagram Live, which gained notable viewership. [14] These sessions featured appearances from various celebrities, including Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid, Joan Smalls, Tinashe, Luka Sabbat, Virgil Abloh, and Drake, who debuted his single "Toosie Slide" during one of the streams. [15]
In July 2023, Bia released his debut music project titled "Learn To Fly" showcasing collaborations with prominent artists such as Don Toliver, Lil Yachty, JID, 347aidan, and DJ Gummy Bear. The EP features collaborations across multiple subgenres. [16] Bia stated that this debut marked his transition from behind-the-scenes work to releasing music under his own name. [5] .
Zack Bia's career as a DJ has included performances at multiple events and venues worldwide. He established a residency at Wynn Las Vegas in July 2021. [17] He has performed at various music festivals, notably Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival in Bridgeview, Illinois. In 2025, he performed DJ sets alongside headliners like Don Toliver, Yeat, Future, and Young Thug. [18] Bia's DJ tours have also included supporting major artists such as Drake on his "It's All A Blur" tour. [5]
