Tarance Jeffery Litz, also known as “Tari,” grew up in upstate New York, where his DJ career started in 1993. He held residencies and guest spots at some of the East Coast’s most famous super clubs, including Limelight, Tunnel, Shelter, Axis, and Avalon. As one half of Trademarq, along with his cousin and production partner Marko Militano, he has released music on labels such as Classic Music Company, OM, and Nervous.