Today we’d like to introduce you to DJ Cali Los.
Hi DJ , we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
A true LA vibe curator, Cali Los brings over 17 years of experience and knows how to read a crowd. Whether it’s a packed club or a beach side bash, his sets hit just right—chill, smooth, and full of feel-good tracks. From touching his first turntable at the age of five years old, he knew what his passion for music was. Mixing with his open format of music. For over 17 years Cali Los has inevitably brought the party to some of Los Angeles /Ventura County’s most elite venues, nightclubs, rooftop hotels & trade shows. From InterContinental Spire 73 in Downtown Los Angeles, Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas, and Louie’s Club Lounge Westlake Village.He has performed along side acts such as NAPPY ROOTS, TALIB KWELI, SNOOP DOGG, TOO SHORT, KRS-ONE E-40. In April 2011 he devoted his time & DJ skills to the CHAKA KHAN Foundation. Fast forward to 2015, DJ Cali Los got the opportunity to perform at NAMM Trade Show on the Pioneer DJ Stage. His keen ear for music and quick style makes DJ Cali Los one of the most sought after DJs for performances and club & corporate event appearances. In 2021 DJ Cali Los started booking his own DJ roster of Djs & opening doors for them at venues to expand their DJ career & resume.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Struggles that I faced throughout the years. We’re looking for venues that needed DJ entertainment but never got the chance or got shut down. From experiencing bad clients to not being prepared for an event I signed up for, because I didn’t ask for specific details. Hearing the word “No, we’re not looking for DJ’s right now” or “Sorry we found someone who can do it for less” or “We can’t pay you only give you a drink ticket & exposure” I gain more of understanding & pushed myself more to where clients started requesting me. But one thing for sure it didn’t happen overnight. I learned & gain from all those experiences.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
My professional life, I studied in Digital Film Making & Audio production. I’ve been working at California Lutheran University the last 10 years as Audio Visual & Supervisor of Sports Broadcasting streams. Each year I have 10 intern students who are looking for on campus jobs. I instruct them on how to film sports, how to create graphics, how to work as a team. It’s quite fun to see how they start as freshman then after 4 years how they progress as a student & knowledge they gain they become seniors & graduate. It’s good to guide them into the world from the experiences they had within the university under my supervision. I’ve had multiple opportunities Djing for the graduating class each year at various events the university has hosted.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
They can reach me on social media; Instagram @djcalilos. I would recommend, to come out to any of my public events & introduce yourself, vibe out to the music.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.djcalilos.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djcalilos/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djcalilosla
- Twitter: @DJCaliLos
- Youtube: @DJCaliLos
- Soundcloud: @DJCaliLos
- Other: https://www.mixcloud.com/djcalilos/
Image Credits
@veils_hector
