DJing Netflix's "The Perfect Couple" Premiere (Listen to Playlist!)

Isn’t it the best when you find a new show to binge-watch? That’s definitely one of my favorite ways to unwind on a chill Friday night, especially when I’m not booked to DJ any events (believe it or not, I’m an introvert!). Lately, I’ve been really wanting to dive into The Perfect Couple on Netflix. I mean, Nicole Kidman is in it, so you already know it’s gonna be good! But what makes it even better is that I actually got to DJ the premiere event for the show!

The event was held at The Aster in Hollywood, and the vibe was absolutely beautiful. The space was filled with soft pastel colors that gave it such a dreamy and elegant feel. It was an amazing experience, from the setup to the people, and I still can’t believe I was part of something so special!

Here are some pics of my DJ setup from the event—it was definitely a night to remember!

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For the event, I created 2 playlists I want to share here.

1. The Pre-Event Playlist: This one was designed to play in the background while guests arrived for the premiere. It set a smooth, relaxing vibe to welcome everyone. This one is a vibe! Check it out and enjoy below:

2. The Recap Playlist: After the event, I put together a recap playlist that captures the full vibe of what I played that night. The overall theme was centering a wedding, so I channeled my Wedding DJ experience during my set. This will take you right back to the energy of the event. Listen below:

DJing the premiere of The Perfect Couple was an unforgettable experience, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to curate the perfect vibe for such a special event. Being a DJ, it’s always exciting to take on these unique opportunities and always strive to set a musical experience to remember. I hope you enjoy the playlists and the photos from the event!

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Live Mix - Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach

Hey guys! I know, I know—it’s been a minute, but I’m finally getting around to putting out some new content!

Last month, I had the chance to create a mix at the beautiful and chill Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve in Huntington Beach. It’s such a peaceful spot, and I wanted the music to reflect that vibe.

For this mix, I focused less on playing recognizable songs and more on creating an overall mood. The tracks are a bit eclectic, but they flow together in a way that sets a really cool tone for the space.

A lot of times when I’m DJing events, I like to create a whole vibe instead of just spinning familiar tracks back to back. In my opinion, it keeps my DJ sets fresh and interesting. Check out the Tracklisting below:

Track Listing:

1. Fever Dreamer – SG Lewis ft. Charlotte Day Wilson, Channel Tres

2. Dividends ft. Karen Nyame KG – FS Green & Dave Nunes

3. Change (Intro) – SuperShy, Tom Misch ft. Wayne Snow

4. What Do You Want – Miguel Migs ft. Meshell Ndegeocello

5. Location (Lincoln Baio Mood Blend) – Khalid

6. DRAMA – I Do (Vandelux Remix)

7. I've Been In Love ft. Channel Tres – Jungle

8. Koko ft. Mista Silva – Karen Nyame KG

9. Y'miss Me Baby – Nebraska

This mix was all about creating a vibe, and I’m really excited for you to hear how these tracks come together. If you’re into mood-driven DJ sets, this one’s for you. Thanks for the support, and stay tuned—more content coming soon!

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Opening For Alicia Keys - RSA Conference 2024

I opened for Alicia Keys. What?!?!?

I honestly still can't believe I did that. But this past year in May, I got to be a part of the huge RSA securities conference in San Francisco. And they had me DJ to get the crowd pumped for yes, Alicia Keys!!

It's hard for me to fathom become, I such huge fan of hers. Like I grew up on Alicia Keys, from "Falling" to "Unthinkable" to "If I Ain't Got You" to "Empire State of Mind" I mean I could keep going.

Alicia keys is incredible. It was an absolute honor to get to music before her performance!

I played music for about 40 minute (It was slotted to be between 20 mins and 45 mins) so I had a 40 min set prepped and ready to go. For this set, I wanted to have something pre-planned because I knew it would be more of a performance type of set, rather than me reading the crowd. I want to play mashups, and I wanted the set to be focused around Alicia’s sound.

It ended up being a fun set:

Set List Below:

“Look Up” (Groove Terminator Edit)

“Aint No Mountain High Enough” (Marvin GAye & Tammi Terrell) - Freischwimmer ft. Dionne Bromfield

“All For You” - Janet Jackson

“Just Fine” - Mary J. Blige

“Love Overboard” - Gladys Knight & The Pips

“Wish I Didn’t Miss You” (Petko Turner’s Can’t Sleep) - Angie Stone

“Fast Car” (Bauke Top Bootleg) - Tracy Chapman

“My Feelings For You” (Fuse Sunshine Sessions Edit) - DCP

“Ain’t Nobody” (rhework edit) - Chaka Khan

“ Break My Soul” (Smartee Disco Mashup) - Beyonce x Elelyn King

“Bustin Loose” (Throwback Brothers Mixable Classic) - Chuck Brown & The Soul Sisters

“My Lovin” (You’re Never Gonna Get It) - En Vogue

“Doo Wop” (That Thing) - Lauyrn Hill

“Love Like This” - Faith Evans

“What’s Love Got to Do With It” (Zimmer RMX) - Tina Turner

“Rhythm Nation” - Janet Jackson

“Crazy In Love” - Beyonce

“Never Too Much” - Luther Vandross

I think it was a vibe!

After I played, I went backstage and enjoyed Alicia’s performance. She played all of her hits, but my fav was when she performed Empire State of Mind. It was awesome. I have to say, this will definitely be a memorable event for me!

2024 Recap So Far - its been a whirlwind

Hey there!

It's been a while! I've been meaning to post here to update you on all the events I've been fortunate to be a part of, but honestly, time has flown by these past six months! It's been an absolute whirlwind, but so much fun!

Since I can't cover every single event from the past six months, I'd like to highlight the top few DJ gigs I had the pleasure of spinning at :)

25th Annual Discovery Ball at the California Science Center

I got to DJ the "Mona Lisa Lounge" for the 25th annual Discovery Ball at the California Science Center. This event showcased the new Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at the museum. This event was incredible, and it was amazing to be a part of. See pics below :)

National Geographic’s “Bobi Wine” Oscar Pre-Dinner Party

Did you ever see the documentary Bobi Wine? If not, I highly recommend it! It was fantastic. And I was soo honored to get to DJ the pre-Oscar dinner for this nomincated documentary. It was a beautiful dinner party where I got to play a cool collection of crowd favorites along with a selection of music from Bobi Wine himself. Check his music out here! … Also if you want to have a listen to the playlist I curated for the cocktail hour portion of the event, check it out here!

RSA Conference - San Franscisco (opening for Alicia Keys)

I also had the opportunity to DJ at the RSA Security Conference in San Francisco. This was such an awesome opportunity to be part of this event with over 6000 attendees. At this event, I had the incredible opportunity to open for Alicia Keys! Yes Alicia Keys!! This was so much funnnn!!! :)

Ill be writing more about this event in the next blog post, but wanted share a bit about it here!

It's been an incredible whirlwind of events these past six months, from prestigious galas to major conferences. Each experience has been unforgettable, and I'm grateful for every opportunity to share my passion for music with such diverse audiences.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. Your support means the world to me. There were so many other amazing events I didn't get a chance to cover, but each one has been just as special.

I look forward to more exciting gigs ahead and continuing to bring the beats to new heights!

Stay tuned for more updates soon.

Cheers,

Kara

Spinning with D-Nice / The Color Purple Premiere

Hello everyone!

I hope you're all enjoying a fabulous December and the holiday season. I'm excited to share a bit about an absolutely incredible event I had the pleasure of DJing at – it's probably the one of the biggest events I have gotten to be a part of since I started my journey as a DJ.

I had the amazing opportunity to DJ alongside the celebrity DJ D-Nice at the premiere of the highly-anticipated remake of "The Color Purple”. It was nothing short of a dream gig for me! D-Nice is a DJ I've always admired. His career is what I dream of achieving someday, and working alongside him was truly an unforgettable experience.

The event was buzzing with a crowd that included some well-known faces. It was pretty amazing to play for a group that's not just diverse, but also has people you'd recognize from film and music. As a female DJ in LA, who’s been grinding for over 10 years, these experiences are both humbling and exhilarating. It's moments like these that real highlight in this journey!

Thanks for letting me share this with you. Don't forget to check out the premiere of "The Color Purple," coming out this Christmas! Looking forward to more great gigs and unforgettable moments in this dynamic world of DJing.

Happy Holidays!

- DJ Kara

The Second Half of 2023 - Barbie, Zillow, NWSL

Hello there!

Can you believe it's already the end of 2023? This year has truly gone by in a flash. It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming the new year ,and now, here we are, gearing up to welcome in 2024!

As I look back, I'm filled with gratitude at the incredible journey this year has been. In my previous blog posts, I've shared snippets of the fantastic events I had the privilege of DJing in the first half of the year. From the amazing beaches & veiws of Hawaii, to various cities around the country DJing for some major companies, it's been a awesome. And let's not forget the major sporting event (the one that I am not sure I can write about, but it was amazing and it was a big one!). Plus, spinning for some well known brands in LA has been nothing short of amazing.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have been a part of these events, and the second half of 2023 brought even more extraordinary opportunities my way.

Here's a glimpse into some of the memorable events from the latter half of 2023:

What an unforgettable experience at the NWSL Championship Pre-Party in San Diego, California! It was an absolutely amazing atmosphere at Nolita Hall right by the beautiful San Deigo beach. The event was graced by some legit phenomenal players, it was so cool to see, and the energy with everyone being there, was just amazing.

I had the chance to spin some of my all-time favorite throwback hits from the early 2000s, it was a vibe, and it turned into one fantastic party! The vibes were just right, and the enthusiasm in the room made it an evening to remember.

I got the amazing opportunity to DJ an absolutely stunning annual fundraiser and gala for the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego California. It was a beautiful event, and I was able to really set the vibe and play some of my favorite eclectic and interesting tracks at this one.

For this event I booked a great friend of mine DJ Marcus Aurelius with my DJ Agency DJ Kara LA Agency on this one as the after party DJ, he killed it! It was an awesome event.

Another event I got to be a part of was Amazon’s Ignite Live 2023 in Las Vegas. My goodness, this event was SO MUCH FUN. This was for the Amazon DSP program, and I have to say this program brought on a crowd that knew how to have a good time! I played all of the jams at this one, it was such a highlight of my year!

This Wranger/ Barbie influencer event in LA was also a highlight of my year. I was spinning some chill, all-ages jams and even caught some awesome horse riding action!

And finally, I had the incredible opportunity to DJ for Zillow, marking yet another fantastic year working with them! This past November, I DJed at their Premier Agent Conference in Austin, Texas. It's been five amazing years Djing for Zillow, and it is something I genuinely cherish. Zillow has had special spot in my heart as the first major company to trust me with such a significant event 5 years ago. That opportunity was a real game-changer for me, opening numerous doors along the way. Plus, every time I collaborate with their team, the vibe is just electric – full of amazing energy!

So that's a wrap on the events I've been itching to share! It's been a while since my last post, so I thought it'd be cool to give those of you following this blog a deeper dive into what I've been up to in the latter half of the year!

Thanks so much! And stay tuned for more updates!