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Daz Sampson | |
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 Sampson in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Darren Sampson |
| Also known as | DJ Daz |
| Born | 28 November 1974 Stockport, Greater Manchester, England |
| Genres | Dance, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, football manager |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Entertainment (2006) Sporting Riff Raff (2011–present) |
Darren "Daz" Sampson (born 28 November 1974) is a British professional football manager/scout, music producer and broadcaster. Sampson is known for his commercial dance music as part of several groups and his television appearances. He has had nine Top 30 UK singles.
In 2006, he represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest with "Teenage Life", a top 10 hit. He also established Sporting Riff Raff Records and has continued to perform and release recordings.
He has been involved as a professional football manager in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, in Asia and the USA. In May 2016, he became the North West of England scout for Scottish Championship team, Ayr United. He also has close links to Stockport County of EFL League 2.
In February 2020, he accepted the role as first team Manager of Phuentsholing United FC[citation needed], a professional football team of the Bhutan Premier League. Sampson was due to undertake his duties at the start of April 2020; however with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he remained in the UK.