Born and raised in London city, Raji Rags (aka Raj Chaudhuri) is considered one of the key tastemakers in his hometown.
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, CDR, RA, Classic Album Sundays and Barbican - he has interviewed the likes of Peggy Gou, Honey Dijon, Kenny Dope, Octo Octa, Floating Points, Kae Tempest, Moses Boyd, Black Midi, Flava D, 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, Hudson Mohawke, 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 London’s 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.
