CN WILLIAMS THE DJ
DUBAI
CN Williams first stepped onto the Dubai nightlife scene in 2007, flown in as a guest DJ by Greg Dufton to headline at one of the city's original nightclubs, Chi at The Lodge. Igniting a love affair with the city, CN Williams returned to perform at events every couple of months to venues such as 360 and the Apartment.
CN Williams quickly became a familiar face amongst the Dubai nightlife scene, but it wasn't until 2015 when things became a little more serious. After performing for Jack Woodcock's 'Sunstroke' party at 360, he made the plunge to move to the famous sandpit, picking up a full-time residency at New York-inspired nightspot Tribeca, guests spots at 360, Love Party's and doing ReelHouse TV live streams from the Bliss lounge in JBR. A few months in, CN Williams amazingly picked up an award for best ladies' night for his infamous Tuesday night at Tribeca (She's with Us), opening the doors to a flood of bookings from boat parties, brunches and club nights.
Eventually becoming a full-time resident DJ at the world-famous '360' nightspot and performing alongside artists such as Louis Vega, Purple Disco Machine, Joey Negro, Sam Divine, Second City, Graeme Park, to name a few.
Since then, CN Williams is the top of his game, becoming resident DJ at ultra-sexy rooftop bar 'Sobe' (W Hotel) and trendy beach bar 'Breeze' (Palm Jumeriah). Not to mention his longstanding residency at renowned nightclub Mr Miyagi's (Media One Hotel) and uber-cool pan Asian restaurant & terrace 'Lah-Lah.'
Catch CN Williams radio show 'Discotique' every Saturday at 11 am on Ibiza Global Radio 95.3FM across Dubai and the UAE.
IBIZA
CN Williams has taken his distinctive sound over to Ibiza in the past few years with a residency at Ibiza’s O Beach Club with Soul Heaven and his own brand ReelHouse. Performances at the world-famous nightclubs such as Pacha, Eden, Es Paradise, KM5, Nikki Beach, Savannas, Plastik and Ibiza Rocks, and joining forces with Hed Kandi creator Mark Doyle for the Reel Fierce weekender. There are also plans to bring back the famous ReelHouse TV boat parties to the island in 2022.
UNITED KINGDOM
Two decades after his groundbreaking residency at super club Escape, CN Williams still has the time to get back to the UK to do guest spots, mainly for handpicked events such as Fierce Angel, Hed Kandi, 100% Old Skool, 20 Years of House and his ReelHouse TV events, and not forgetting the infamous London boat party's! He is also working on a project to open the former dance club 'The Attic' in Swansea, which saw guest DJs such as Todd Terry, Sam Divine, Melvo Baptiste, and CN Williams himself.
INTERNATIONAL
After impacting Europe, United States and South Africa, CN Williams looked further afield, setting his sights on East Asia, picking up guest spots and performing in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, and Koh Samui, a summer residency closer to home In Bahrain. Guest appearances around the United Arab Emirates from Ras al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi, and hopes to perform in Saudi Arabia, Maldives and Zanzibar within the next few months (Covid permitting).
YACHT PARTIES
CN Williams is no stranger to superyacht and boat parties. You can catch him sailing around the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, cruising up and down The River Thames in London or creating waves in Ibiza!
IN THE MIX
INTERVIEW
Check out this episode of The Backstage Pubcast, a live interview hosted by Dwayne Anthony and Darren Da Sendri and joined by the incredibly busy and hilarious CN Williams, where they discuss all things music, lockdown and gigs; galore (including terrible gigs)! There's even some impromptu singing (if you can call it that). Have a listen and enjoy!
IN THE MIX
GUEST MIXES
Being no stranger to releasing a mixtape, CN Williams has played host to various radio guest appearances for some of the leading stations worldwide. You can listen back to some more recent recordings on his Mixcloud page, from Ibiza Radio 1 to Grant Nelson’s House Call Radio. Check out the fantastic intro from the ‘London Haarlems’ show on Flex FM.
DANCE 97.8FM
In September 2018, CN Williams joined forces with Dance FM 97.8FM producing a weekly mix, broadcasting across Dubai and the UAE. CN brought a blend of Nu-Disco, Jacklin’ House, and uplifting vocal House to the region, a selection of the mixes are now available on Mixcloud if you missed out!
OLD SKOOL VINYL MIXES
'Going back, way back, back into to time!' If you're looking for old school vinyl mixes, you’ve come to the right place! CN Williams has been on a mission to track down and uploaded some of his older DJ mixes, going back to 1994.
1997 CN Williams launched the 'Hustlers' series, recorded live on mini disc and duplicated on to audio cassette. Later transferred and remastered for CD, most of them are now available on Mixcloud. If you're looking for a trip down memory lane and have an urge for some classic House from artists such as Masters at Work, Mousse T, Joey Negro, Full Intention, these mixes will not disappoint. Raw uncut, unedited vinyl mixes.
