Semashiii, born and raised in Los Angeles, California, is a CODA (Child of a deaf adult) who skillfully navigates between Deaf and Hearing cultures. His electronic music journey began in high school in 2005, transitioning to DJing in 2006 as Smash The Disco. His myspace bootleg mash-up mixes quickly gained popularity, leading to performances at various nightclubs and festivals with Motive Events, including The 420 Fest and Fuzzy Fest. Renowned for his originality and diverse sound, Smash the Disco ventured into producing original music in 2009, attracting attention from artist managers who connected him with major labels like Sony Entertainment, EMI, and Universal Music Group. In 2013, he teamed up with Hip Hop DJ DJ PM from Brooklyn to form UNION OF HOUSE (UOH), releasing singles and performing in Las Vegas and Chicago. They secured a record deal with DepasseJones Ent in 2015, but disbanded in 2016. After a year hiatus in 2017, Semashiii reemerged with a new artistic identity, having rebranded from Smash the Disco.