A legendary DJ has finally explained to fans why he retired, nearly half a decade after dropping the beat for the last time.

Often referred to as the “DJ’s DJ,” SKisM (real name Thomas Stephen Petais) is a co-founder of two independent electronic music labels: Disciple Records and Never Say Die Records, per Resident Advisor. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, he established himself as a prolific DJ, electronic music producer, and record label executive.

However, SKisM stepped out of the limelight in 2021, perhaps leaving some fans confused and others hopeful of a return.

Now, the 43-year-old has taken to Instagram to explain his reasons for retiring.

“Anyone who’s known me for a long time will know that I spent the latter part of my career trying to find a way out,” he wrote earlier this

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