DJ Cobra: Hollywood’s DJ descends on London

If you’ve been to Cancun in the past 2 years, he’s rocked your world.  If not, then Wednesday is your chance to hear one of the worlds greatest mashup DJ’s at Jim Bob Ray’s.

DJ Cobra is considered to be one of the best DJs on the West Coast. Named one on the best “Hollywood” deejays by 944 magazine, he has toured, opened for or performed with over 40 gold and platinum recording artists who are among the biggest acts in the world including Puffy Daddy, Prince, Ludacris, Nelly and Ashanti just to name a few. Born and raised in Los Angeles Cobra began his career while in college at the University of Arizona where he hosted his own show on a local college radio station. The popularity of his program was noticed by the local competition and at the age of nineteen Cobra became part of Clear Channels “Hot 98.3”. Shortly after; DJ Cobra’s radio show became so popular it made syndication and he climbed the music ladder and he became the #1 Deejay in the market making him one of the youngest and most successful radio deejays in the country regularly appearing in various respected trades such as “R&R”, “Hits Magazine”, and “Network 40” to name a few.

He is recognized worldwide for his music compilations (Mixtape Gods) having even managed to chart one of his releases as one of the best selling albums in the United States for several weeks peaking at #65 on the national charts according to Music Monitor Network. No other independent non-licensed music compilation has ever charted in the top 100 yet alone for more then one week. With the success of his CD’s and radio carrier DJ Cobra received many prestigious awards, most notably “Mixtape Deejay of the Year” beating out some of the most internationally recognized deejays who had releases on major labels.

Upon his return to Los Angeles word spread quickly of DJ Cobra’s skills landing him some of the most coveted residencies and private events for the likes of MTV, Madonna, HBO, Lindsey Lohan, Playboy and Nikki Hilton to name a few. Establishing himself as on of the premier talents in Los Angeles, Cobra quickly became a national traveling deejay spinning venues and private events all over the country as well as overseas. Cobra continued to have success on the road resulting in securing residences in nine cities.

In 2006 Cobra became the official Deejay for ABC’s TV show “Comics Unleashed”. The show is seen in 90% of the country as well as around the world making Cobra the only DJ on national television as well as making him one of the most visible deejays in the country. In addition to being on TV and deejaying clubs, Cobra also has emerged as one of the most respected producers of remixes and mash ups in the DJ community. His remixes in addition to gaining Cobra national attention can be heard being played by most others deejays around world.

In 2007 Cobra started to work with “The Knux”. A new group on Interscope records managed by Eminem and Paul Rosenberg. Their debut album “Remind Me In Three Days…” was release in October of 2008 and has been critically acclaimed by such publications as Rolling Stone calling it the “Best Debut Hiphop album of the year.”

Recently Cobra has gained international attention traveling to Cancun weekly during spring break as well as playing all over Canada regularly and touring in Asia and Europe.

From TV shows and winning prestigious awards, to top ratings on commercial radio, touring around the country and rocking clubs and events coast to coast, Cobra is truly an undeniable presence in the world of music.

A big ups to Premier Productions Inc. for bringing Cobra to London.  Here’s the information from their Facebook Event page:

For those who have never heard of DJ Cobra, he’s considered one of THE best DJ’s on the West Coast, and the King of Hollywood – opening for acts such as P. Diddy, Prince, Ludacris, and Ashanti to name a few.

Check out his latest mix “COBRA IS ILLER” here:
http://www.cobraisiller.com/

and his videos here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sGp6jEs5A0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TOBHgBm5h8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLu5Zb-S8RU

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/djcobra

Remember, get down here early to avoid the line-ups and get busy with the craziness. We only do this type of thing once a year, so expect huge things at the only place to be on a Wednesday night, at no other than JBRz. We have DJ HusH and DJ Mar Keey opening up the biggest DJ outta Hollywood, DJ COBRA!