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.‍

Earlier this year Raji Rags released his 5-track debut EP, ‘Congratulations’ via his imprint OTIH Records, featuring members of Speakers Corner Quartet and a collaboration with Taiwanese producer, Sonia Calico. 'Congratulations' received pick up from Mixmag, Resident Advisor, DJ Mag and Wild City.‍Join us for what will be an immersive conversation with Raji Rags and bring your tunes for the opportunity to experience your music being played at Corsica's club sound system.‍

For those new to CDR Sessions, the event centres on an in-depth, production focussed interview with the guest artist, exploring their career and creative process. Our events are for all music lovers, producers and non-producers alike. The talk is flanked by ‘OpenCDR’ - a DJ set of audience music submissions.