Born and raised in London city, Raj Chaudhuri (aka Raji Rags) is considered one of the key tastemakers in his hometown both behind the scenes and in front of the decks.
Raj currently runs OTIH Records and has previously A&Rʼd for the likes of Warp Records, R&S Records, Bleep as well as being previous Head of Music for Boiler Room.
With his residency on East Londonʼs iconic NTS Radio, he has established a firm fanbase for his eclectic tastes with his solo shows as well as b2b mixes with the likes of Barker (Ostgut Ton), Tim Reaper, Neffa-T, Tash LC, Sonia Calico, Forest Drive West, Elijah and more.
As a host for Boiler Room, Resident Advisor and Classic Album Sundays - he has interviewed the likes of Peggy Gou, Honey Dijon, Kenny Dope, Octo Octa, Floating Points, Kae Tempest, Moses Boyd, Black Midi, and many more.
Raj is a member of the Bubble Chamber collective ‒ a clandestine rave squad that have hosted underground parties with the likes of Errorsmith, DJ Assault, Willow, Barker, Lyzza, Fauzia in non-traditional venues such as pub backrooms, a South London sex dungeon and a converted car garage.
Raj is also a co-founder of Livinʼ Proof ‒ the iconic London hip-hop party and DJ collective that hosted the UK debuts of A$AP Rocky, Danny Brown, and early career performances from the likes of Action Bronson, Schoolboy Q, Joey Badass, A$AP Ferg, Hudson Mohawke and countless others.
Raj is currently a resident DJ for the London underground club venue, Corsica Studios where he regularly shares line-ups with some of the most respected names in electronic music.
Refusing to be restricted to a genre or style ‒ Raj has established himself as one of the most pivotal figures in the London music landscape and one of itʼs most trusted DJs in skills and selection.
