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A perennial favorite as the best DJ in the world according to fans as well as the major mixing magazines, Carl Cox has been a part of Britain's dance scene from the heady days of disco through to the global clubland of the new millennium, with temporary pit stops covering hip-hop, the rare groove movement, and the immense rave revolution of the late '80s. That large span of time has undoubtedly affected his choice of records, since Cox routinely detours through breakbeat, Italian house, and the dance mainstream during his usual sets of hard techno. Perhaps the best testament to his mixing skills is his immense popularity despite his focus on music much more intense than the brand of arena trance spawned by Oakenfold, Sasha, Digweed, and others.

Cox was born in Manchester in 1962, to parents originally from Barbados (they later moved back after he grew up). Cox began DJing family get-togethers at the age of eight, selecting records from his parents' stack of soul 45s. He was buying his own records soon after, and owned his first pair of turntables at the age of 15. The rest of his teens was spent making spare money at any event he could DJ; though Cox studied electrical engineering in college, he quit after six months and began working various jobs until he could become a full-time DJ.

Cox had followed the musical trends from disco to rare groove on to hip-hop during the late '70s and early '80s, but the introduction of house into Britain during the middle part of the decade convinced him that he had found his niche. After moving to Brighton in 1986, his reputation bloomed during the acid house explosion of 1988-1989; Cox played the opening night at Shoom, one of the defining club nights of Britain's house revolution (as well as other legendary hot spots like Land of Oz and Spectrum). In front of 15,000 at the 1989 open-air event Sunrise, he unveiled his use of three decks on the mix; that signature technique built him into one of the top DJs of the late '80s and early '90s.

By 1992 Cox had signed an unheard-of long-term production deal with Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Records and hit number 23 on the British charts with his debut single, "I Want You (Forever)." His second single, "Does It Feel Good to You," also reached the Top 40, and he quickly diversified by setting up his own record label (Worldwide Ultimatum) and an international DJ agency (Ultimate). The onset of a more hardcore rave sound (and the fact that he was increasingly becoming pigeonholed within it) forced Cox to spend several years reestablishing his niche. In a bit of irony, commercial successes like Cox's own steered him away from high-BPM candy-core and toward the still soulful house and techno scene.

Carl Cox has since become one of the biggest names in the industry, having been the first artist to ever receive the status of #1 DJ in the World by DJ Mag. He currently hosts a radio show called "Global" on Sirius XM.

His last time in DC was in 2007 and he packed Fur, playing one of the most ridiculous sets I've heard in a while. Get your tickets early!

PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH WANTTICKETS.COM HERE

Can I get a rollcall??

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i will cry this night...been waiting for you carl!

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This is so full of win it's not even funny. Kinda freaking out a bit for this actually.

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awesome booking

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I am so there. Adultnapper & Carl Cox FTW

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looking forward to this!

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Carl Cox definitely threw it down last time, you will enjoy it if you really like techno and quality house music etc etc

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Big Black Cox up in this motha!! Great post JP. almost forgot about that song... oldskool!

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12/18 - Short Circuit rave, DC
12/19 - Black Hole, Baltimore
12/31 - Dieselboy & DJ 2rip @ Club 24, DC
1/17 - And Here It Is @ Bourbon St, Baltimore
2/19 - Konkrete Jungle, Philly
2/20 - TBA, New York City
2/25 - Temple SF, San Francisco
2/26 - Kelly's Mission Rock, San Francisco
2/27 - Hot Chocolate 4, Reno NV
3/13 - PEACE @ Black Hole, Baltimore
4/23 - Hardcore Till I Die @ Muse, DC
6/12 - PLUR TOUR - Indianapolis
6/13 - PLUR TOUR - Chicago
9/4 - Black Rock City, NV



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Awesome freakin booking. I WILL be there!

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holy shit

i didnt even notice Francis is opening for him. gonna have to show up early

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Sic vid of a Cox set @ Space's Sunset Terrace Party

/edit, the player wouldn't launch. You'll have to visit this link to view:

http://www.dancetrippin.tv/lib.cfm/5731/dj_set_episodes_96/Carl_Cox/ibiza__

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Originally posted by relaxnjp If you hate crowds, this is definitely not your night to show up.

I hate to say it but last time he was here the crowd was sparse at best., nevertheless Carl Cox is the man.

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adultnapper opening ... nice

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some good techno right there boyeeee

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I'll be home from college during this, maybe i'll come check it out. I haven't been to a Glow event since Tiesto was at Ibiza in June.

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can anyone rip the audio off that dancetrippin link into an mp3 nice video

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craaaaaaaaap i fly to florida the day before :-(

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Originally posted by zhornay craaaaaaaaap i fly to florida the day before :-(

WHAT KIND OF FUCKING RETARD ARE YOU?!!!?!?!?





Just out of curiosity... does anyone think that Carl Cox kinda looks like the Cream of Wheat guy?

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My booking schedule:


12/18 - Short Circuit rave, DC
12/19 - Black Hole, Baltimore
12/31 - Dieselboy & DJ 2rip @ Club 24, DC
1/17 - And Here It Is @ Bourbon St, Baltimore
2/19 - Konkrete Jungle, Philly
2/20 - TBA, New York City
2/25 - Temple SF, San Francisco
2/26 - Kelly's Mission Rock, San Francisco
2/27 - Hot Chocolate 4, Reno NV
3/13 - PEACE @ Black Hole, Baltimore
4/23 - Hardcore Till I Die @ Muse, DC
6/12 - PLUR TOUR - Indianapolis
6/13 - PLUR TOUR - Chicago
9/4 - Black Rock City, NV



FIND ME ON FACEBOOK
www.myspace.com/dj2rip
www.districtignition.com

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^ someone should do some photochop action and take the plate out of his hand, put in a CD or vinyl, & change the copy to cream of beat lol.

Seriously I'm hearing a good response from this booking even from people who rarely go out or attend Glow Events. The place is going to be packed.

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Originally posted by 2rip WHAT KIND OF FUCKING RETARD ARE YOU?!!!?!?!? Just out of curiosity... does anyone think that Carl Cox kinda looks like the Cream of Wheat guy?

hahaha 2rip you are a funny funny man. this looks like a good booking but i think i will be visiting family that weekend.

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holy shit i just clicked the dance trippin link great concept btw but yes someone needs to rip that set wow

that made me want to come now

plus its good that a brother finally gets to play Glow...I guess now that obama got elected anything can happen

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I suppose i know the answer to this already, but is there any guestlist for this?

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Originally posted by 2rip Big Black Cox up in this motha!!

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