Cipha Sounds

About CIPHA Most DJs spend their entire life in the shadows. No matter how well they control the crowd or dazzle on the decks, they remain anonymous heroes lost in the darkness of the booth. Yet Cipha Sounds is not “most DJs.” Whether hosting “The HOT 97 Morning Show,” DJing and doing stand-up comedy around the world, or producing and hosting his monthly comedy show “Don’t Get Gassed Comedy Series”, Cipha radiates personality, driving every project with his likeable demeanor and confident tastes. Just as comfortable on stage as he is behind the turntables, Cipha has carved out a distinct voice in music and comedy over the past 15 years. Cipha got his first break interning for Wildman Steve and DJ Riz of the Flip Squad. His tireless work ethic and perceptive DJ skills earned him opening slots at legendary NYC nightspots like the Tunnel and the Palladium. Soon after that, Cipha found himself spinning for Lil Kim, Mos Def and Jay-Z on national tours, and rocking private parties & album release galas for superstars like P. Diddy, Eminem and Mariah Carey. Most importantly, Cipha learned how to break new records, helping turn once-unknowns like Sean Paul, 50 Cent, Pitbull, Rick Ross, Rihanna into superstars, and maintain a healthy sense of humor on the mic. Cipha’s ear for talent and club-honed musical instincts also made him a natural A&R executive, a position he has held with labels ranging from Rawkus and Tommy Boy to the Neptunes’ Star Trak imprint with Pharrell Williams, and Roc-A-Fella with Jay-Z. In 2003, he took an even bigger leap into the music industry and began hosting “Sucker Free” and “TRL” on MTV. He has also set a goal to take over the Improv comedy world. After being a student at the UCB theatre for over two years, Cipha now has a weekly sold out “Take It Personal: Hip Hop Improv Show, where a different Hip Hop celebrity tells a true life story and Cipha & his team of improvisers perform a complete live comedy show based on those stories. Recent guests have included 2 Chainz, Victor Cruz, Swizz Beatz, ?uestlove, Schoolboy Q, Zoe Kravitz, Tracey Morgan, and more. Cipha also co-stars in “This is Hot 97”, the unscripted comedy series from VH1 that gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes down at the legendary station! Check out Cipha Sounds weekday mornings on Hot97.1fm from 5 a.m. – 10 a.m. and Saturdays 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

SHOWS

Woodside, Queens Laugh4Cause Comedy Show presented by Uniting For Humanity Org Thurs. July 10th | @ Mamajuana Cafe NYC, NY Take It Personal: Hip-Hop Improv Show w/LOS RAKAS Fri. July 11th | @ UCB East Theatre Massapequa, NY (Long Island) Hot 97 Promo w/Cipha Sounds Saturday, July 12th | @ Island Power Sports NYC, NY The Mirale Mix Comedy Show w/Lukas Kaiser Thursday, June 17th | @ Joe's Pub NYC, NY Take It Personal: Hip-Hop Improv Show Fri. July 18th | @ UCB East Theatre NYC, NY Cipha Sounds x Drewski x MACK WILDS Birthday Celebration Saturday, July 19th | @ Providence NYC, NY Cipha Sounds x Drewski "ODD SOX Launch Party" Monday, July 20th | @ Wall Play NYC, NY Cipha Sounds x Comedy Guest Spot Tuesday July 22nd | @ Stand Up NY Comedy Club NYC, NY Cipha Sounds x PeterPalooza 3 feat. ScHoolboy Q, Action Bronson, and Danny Brown Wednesday July 23rd | @ Best Buy Theatre Washington Heights, NY Throwback Thursday's with CIPHA SOUNDS x N.O.R.E x LAURA STYLES and more. Thursday July 24th | @ La Marina NYC, NY Cipha Sounds x Drewski x Listening Event Wednesday July 30th | @ Harlem River Cafe

SHOWS

'This is Hot 97' VH1 TV SHOW

March 31st, 10:30 PM ET/PT on VH1

"TAKE IT PERSONAL" HIP-HOP IMPROV

GUEST ROLODEX HOSTED @ UCB EAST, NYC TICKETS HERE

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