- BANDS COSMO BAKER HAS SHARED STAGES / BILLS WITH, OPENING FOR / PERFORMING WITH:
Public Enemy, The Chemical Brothers, Jay-Z, N*E*R*D, Moby, MSTRKRFT, Justice, Spank Rock, Chromeo, M.I.A., Kid Sister, The Roots, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Big Daddy Kane, Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan, Common, Slum Village, M.O.P., Nice & Smooth, Doug E. Fresh, MF Doom, D.I.T.C., Talib Kweli, Blackalicious, Brother Ali, Digable Planets, Brand Nubian, Buckshot, Skillz, Special Ed, Grandmaster Caz, The Heavy, El Michels Affair, Archie Bell & The Drells, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, MGMT, Death Cab For Cutie, 311, Blonde Redhead, Art Brut, The Von Bondies, Editors, Man Man, Kudu, Of Montreal, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, Roy Ayers, Boyz II Men and many more.
- DJS COSMO BAKER HAS PERFORMED WITH:
Bobbito Garcia, Prince Paul, Cut Chemist, Giles Peterson, Madlib, Goldie, DJ Skribble, Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Premier, Mark Ronson, DJ Drama, A-Trak, DJ AM, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Diplo, Steve Aoki, Frankie Knuckles, Danny Tenaglia, Danny Krivit, David Morales, Josh Wink, King Britt, Roy Davis, Jr., Donald Glaude, Tommie Sunshine, Flosstradamus, DJ Craze, DJ Klever, Tittsworth, Dave Nada, Sinden, DJ Nu-Mark, DJ Scratch, DJ Spinna, J.Rocc, Kenny Dope, ?uestlove, Rich Medina, DJ Cash Money, Mixmaster Mike, Tony Touch, Kon & Amir, Andy Smith and many more.
- GROUPS COSMO BAKER HAS TOURED WITH:
Redman, Brand Nubian, Spank Rock, Pharoahe Monch, A-Trak, The Rub, Buckshot, Skillz, Special Ed, Orgone, Connie Price & The Keystones, Smalltown DJs and many more.
Influences
A-Trak "Cosmo Baker is hands down one of my favorite DJs. very few dudes can read a crowd like Cosmo, first of all. My man can rock it in so many ways, and he continues to surprise me. Cosmo lives and breathes music and his knowledge runs deep!! He's a virtual librarian of music."
DJ Jazzy Jeff "When it comes to keeping the Philly Music tradition going...Cosmo has it locked. His knowledge is incredible and his Crates are deep and his passion and skills makes him one of my favs."
DJ AM "Cos is a Philly native with more flavor than a pack of Now N' Laters. This flavor comes in handy when he's deciding what tunes you're gonna hear for a few hours!"
RJD2 "Cosmo is the club DJ I aspire to be - smooth, seamless, on top of his game, knows exactly what's appropriate at any given time. He'll play the song that I'm totally sure could not be resurrected, and bam - gangbusters. He's definitely that guy."
Diplo "I would sneak into Fluid when I was still under 21 to see Cosmo play at the legendary Remedy, his parties were part of my foundation in Philly. The dude has a sixth sense at turnin' a crowd out."
?uestlove "Cosmo Cosmo Cosmo. I remember when Cosmo got his first mixer and started dj'n back in 92. Little did I know this guy would constantly keep me on my a game like no other cat I know. He is always dropping that "This ain't out yet" game on us and I'm always dropping that "Cell phone memo note to cop that 'This ain't out yet'" jam he played. When I grow up, I wanna be like Mo"
DJ Monk One (Wax Poetics) "Cosmo’s a rare cat. There aren’t many who can impress me with a funk 45s set, turn around and destroy a rave packed with barely legal hipsters, then pull out a disco twelve-inch that I’d all but forgotten about—and still be one of my favorite faces to see over a pint of beer."
Rich Medina "I fucking love Cosmo like a brother. We were a huge part of each other's growth as DJs, promoters and men in the 90s in Philly, and I have the utmost respect for his skill set and his work ethic. The dude is a fucking beast!"
XXXChange (Spankrock) "Cosmo Baker is, without a doubt, the most learned dj I have ever seen. From early house, to club bangers, classics, rock shit, jazz, dude has done his research, and done it well!"
Eli Escobar "Cosmo is everything I think a great DJ should be; versatile, skilled and before anything else, a true tastemaker."
Nick Catchdubs (Fools Gold) "In the biggest DJ city in the world, where every single one of your friends, neighbors and co-workers is spinning a party on any given night of the week, I still go out of my way to check Cosmo Baker play whenever I can. His style never fails to surprise and inspire in fresh ways."
Tittsworth "I'm proud to say that I have looked up to Cosmo Baker for years... as far as musical knowledge, party-rockin' and being an all around amazing dude, there is no substitute!!"
Dave Nada "Cosmo Baker is a major influence in my musical career. I put him right up there with heroes like James Brown, Afrika Bambaataa, and Masters At Work. He's not a DJ. He's an artist. A soul man."
Emynd "It's not rare to meet someone with a talent for music, but it IS rare to meet someone with so much talent who is so damn giving in every way with that talent: whether we're talking about his DJing, his willingness to share his knowledge, or just hitting you off with a high quality rip of hard-to-find MP3, itgets no better than Cosmo mothereffing Baker."
Max Glazer (Rihanna's DJ) "Cosmo Baker is a real fucking asshole!"
Frankie Chan "From the first day I met him Cosmo Baker has been a pillar of support and inspiration, both getting my back at a moment's notice (SXSW '07) and offering words of kindness and advice when his somehow psychic sense knew I needed to hear it most."
DJ Lindsey "Cosmo always inspires me when I hear his mixes or live sets. I love a DJ who can nerd out on rare shit but then still play the hits tastefully. One of my favorites for certain!"
Matthew Africa "Cosmo is the new new minister of super heavy funk."
DJ Mr. Supreme "100% pure no gimmicks"
Kon (Kon & Amir) "Cosmo is that well rounded Classic Philly style DJ that I wish more DJs were like... he's been killing party's with all the hit's we know and love, but I've seen the man wreck shop with a straight funk and soul set... the mans got the cure for male pattern baldness too... Listen and learn !!"
DJ Mighty Mi "I've known Cosmo since we were both 13-year-old young Philly boi's. Even back in 1986, you could tell Cosmo wasent your ordinary cat. Blessed with artistic parents like myself, Cos was groomed on good music, taste, and culture. His very eclectic upbringing is evidenced in his spinning. Cosmo does Philly dj's proud every time he puts on a pair of headphones."
DJ Tat Money "Cos is one of the most dedicated people that I've met. He made The Remedy successful in Philly for many years with this same passion. And that love was felt in the room everynight at Club Fluid. That night was definitely something special. Cos is on point, down to earth and a genuine friend. His selection in music is off the charts. I've had the pleasure of spinning with him and all I can say is That's my man throwin down. Cosmo is the perfect example of a Real dj, Dedicated -focused - skillful and a man of his word."
Scottie B "First things first - Where's Cosmo playing tonight? And that's real!!!"
DJ Too Tuff (Tuff Crew) "Cosmo Baker? What can I say about a truly motivated and dedicated pioneer of the club scene, Cos has both supported and inspired me to comeback and strive to live up to my potential. He has far surpassed the title of ground breaking dj and has created and instituted a brand of music and club nights thats to this day has given him a secure and untouchable place in Philly and worldwide hip hop!"
DJ Day "Everything Cosmo does is straight from the heart"
The driving force of the artist is the intrinsic connection to the art, no more and no less. The state of there being a natural compulsion to share what is so deeply woven to one's character and soul with the world. The audience reacts to the art and the energy, and it becomes a symbiotic relationship between the artist and those processing it. No more is this the case than with Cosmo Baker. With him, the experience is part history lesson, part spiritual revival, and part roof-raising party.
Cosmo Baker is widely known as the ultimate “DJs DJ" - a tastemaker, a visionary, and most importantly a world-renowned party rocker. This East-Coaster truly embodies the very soul – both musically and otherwise – of his native Philadelphia. As a child he was surrounded in a household where the arts were a tremendous focus, and at an early age he was exposed to everything from rock and soul, to jazz, folk and classical music. But it was hip-hop that spoke to him like no other, and set him on the path to become the legendary DJ that he is. Armed with an encyclopedia-like knowledge and collection of music, classical training and a passionate drive, Cosmo sought to make his mark and express the way that he perceived the music within him. With his roots firmly planted in hip-hop, Cosmo developed a style of mixing music of different genres seamlessly to create a "bigger picture. As a DJ, Cosmo's musical knowledge crosses over to his approach to spinning. He sees each DJ set as a movement - much like a piece of classical music - that takes the listener on a journey from point A to point B. With this outlook of connecting the dots, the “everything but the kitchen sink” philosophy rings true here, leading to influencing a whole school of DJs in the early 2000s in Philadelphia, including Diplo and Low Budget of Hollertronix. In a sense, he is a godfather of the movement. And this philosophy not only applies to his genre-hopping, critically acclaimed mixes but to his live performances as well.
As a DJ, his performances are exactly that – A LIVE PERFORMANCE. Cosmo brings an energy behind the decks that is unmatched, and is felt and reciprocated by his audiences. He’s a true showman, and whether it’s raw hip-hop, reggae, house & electronic, disco, funk, soul or rock music that he’s playing, he makes you love it, and makes you feel it like you didn’t even think you could. His musical styles are as diverse as the imagination. Seamless blends, razor-sharp cuts, and the most impeccable selection are all part of the concoction. But on top of that, he has an ability to read a crowd like no other. He’s always in sync with his audience, one step ahead of the times, and his finger is always on the pulse. He has amazed crowds with his electrifying DJ sets in places such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Barcelona, Cancun, Toronto, Vancouver, Bangkok and more. And don’t be surprised if you find him grabbing the microphone to drop some verses, or to sing and dance and do a James Brown routine. It’s all just part of his incredible show.
Cosmo conquered the Philadelphia nightlife scene before he was even 21, and under the tutelage of King Britt, learned the ropes of how to engage a crowd. Along with contemporaries such as ?uestlove and Rich Medina, both of whom he shared now legendary residencies with, he helped enrich the Philly musical environment. Cosmo then relocated and planted his roots in his current home of Brooklyn, NY, and helped launch yet another legendary musical institution, The Rub. They have taken their DJing crew to new heights, making The Rub one of the world's most sought after crew of DJs, pushing boundaries and always educating while entertaining. And that's the thing with Cosmo. He always lets his passion for music take him to new places, inspiring his fellow DJs and the people that come out to listen to him. Whether he's spinning for an intimate group of 50 or an audience of thousands, he always knows what song will engage and, of course, move the crowd.
The same passion, energy and philosophy that Cosmo has with his DJing is brought to his original productions and music. Cosmo has a string of critically acclaimed CDs. They include the legendary Love Break series that touches on classic soul slow jams, his Raphael Saadiq mix that came out in conjunction with Saadiq’s “The Way I See It” album, the groundbreaking “XXXPlosive” mix CD done with Pase Rock and Spankrock, the Rub “It’s The Motherf**king Remix” Volumes 1 through 3, and of course the Scion “Award Tour” mix that he did with his Rub partner DJ Ayres – which shipped 500,000 copies, essentially going gold. On top of his mixes are his original productions, remixing artists like 50 Cent, Janet Jackson, Prince, The Notorious B.I.G. and Moby. And in 2009, Cosmo teamed up with his friend 4th Pyramid to create the new funk/hip-hop super group “Sheen Bros.” This funky dance project will take your heads to places that you’ve never been before with a revolutionary amalgamation of sweaty funk sounds, drippy disco beats with an old-school hip-hop mentality. With two teaser mixes in the bag and an EP and LP set to drop in 2010, this is bound to wreck your body and say turn the party out.
And that’s the thing with Cosmo – his main motivation from the beginning has always been about having fun, being creative, and sharing that all with people who share the same sentiment. That’s what it’s all about, with both his productions and his DJing. He’s the consummate professional, a DJ that will go toe to toe with the biggest names in the game, always bringing his “A Game,” an artist who converts a regular night at the club into a legendary and unforgettable experience. That’s just him doing what he does best, and what comes natural to him. That’s Cosmo Baker.
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