Dance/electronic DJ Chris Cox, aka Frank Booker Photo: Cam Hay
Dance and electronic DJ Chrix Cox, aka Frank Booker, joined Maggie Tweedie for The Mixtape.
Booker grew up in Ōtautahi Christchurch, where a formative love of jazz and funk informed his lifelong passion for DJing. He taught himself how to DJ during his teen years, cutting his teeth opening for friends at their shows and playing local venues.
He played his first overseas DJ gigs in the early 2000s and moved to London in 2004, where he immersed himself in the local club scene. Upon his return to Aotearoa in 2006, Booker began collaborating with producer Nathan Haines, and the two co-produced Haines’ dance/electronic album, Right Now.
Booker recently added the support slot for Chaka Khan at the Civic to his DJ credentials, among others including playing a private party for Prince.
DJ Frank Booker behind the decks Photo: Dan Bali
Booker runs event promotion company Music First with his friend Sam Harman, through which he has hosted renowned Chicago house DJs such as Ron Trent. He recently returned from touring Australia and is set to play Auckland’s Double Whammy on June 13th.
Frank’s Selection:
- It’s Your World – Brian Jackson
- Music of the Mind – Jamiroquai
- I.O.U. – Freeez
- Live in Me – Rufus & Chaka Khan
- As – Stevie Wonder
- Music Is My Way of Life – Patti Labelle
