Dj Mochi

DJ Mochi is a Chicago-based DJ, producer, and event curator. He is recognized for his worldwide outlook on music, seamlessly weaving together crowd favorites with lesser-known gems and remixes spanning the globe. From Hip-Hop and R&B to Afrobeats and Dancehall to Future Beats and House, his selections transport listeners to the clubs of London and Lagos, São Paulo to Chicago. Mochi got his start spinning records as a student at the University of Oregon, where he hosted several radio programs on KWVA 88.1 FM. Since relocating to Chicago in 2016, he has brought his sound to dozens of venues across the city, landing residencies at local hot spots like Soho House, Ace Hotel, Sleeping Village, and Blind Barber. His event Global Currency, in partnership with Red Bull, has emerged as the city's top party celebrating international club music culture. Mochi has shared the stage with global talent, including Tame Impala, Lizzo, Chromeo, Lion Babe, Tierra Whack, Andre Power, Sasha Marie, DJ Maphorisa, Amorphous, and Va$htie. Outside of Chicago, he has performed in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Portland, and Denver. In 2022, the Chicago Reader recognized Mochi for “Best career breakout by a DJ” in their annual Best of Chicago edition. For Mochi, music is a universal language that has the unique power to connect people. His mission as a DJ is to build a diverse and forward-thinking community, open to fresh sounds and experiences.