DJ Gaw began DJing in rural Dorset in the early 2010s, building an audience through DJ competitions, particularly in Bristol and London. The UK DJ and producer later moved into production, working across jump-up, jungle, garage and 140 styles. DJ Gaw is based in Gillingham. In 2019, the track Dutchie attracted support from Nicky Blackmarket and Aries, helping bring DJ Gaw to the attention of Born On Road and leading to an association with the label collective.
The following year, DJ Gaw made the single Rum & Lime with A Little Sound and Selecta J-Man. DJ Gaw 2021 album Tokyo Nights is another key release, alongside the EPs Respond and Hand Sign. The EP Karma is also among DJ Gaw releases.
In 2021, DJ Gaw released the single Levitate on Onyx Recordings with Disrupta and T-Man, followed by Feels Wrong on the same label with A Little Sound. The 2023 single Hold On paired DJ Gaw with Nicky Blackmarket on Hospital Records. The 2024 single You, made with David Boomah, came out on Born On Road. DJ Gaw also worked with JMan and Rivibes on a release for Jungle Cakes.