Chela speaks out against the war at the Make Hip Hop Not War press conference alongside Congressman Raul Grijalva, Congressman John Lewis and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee
A portion of her DJ set from Ladies Love The Breaks, accompanied by Daru Jones on the drums
Influences
stevie wonder, dj premier, j dilla, dj green lantern, lazy k, shortee, kuttin kandi, cocoa chanelle, dj soundmachine, noumenon, 9th wonder, a-trak, q-bert, wendy day, my folks, immortal technique, davey d, jay z, justo faison rip, qdIII, mc lyte, lauryn hill, chuck d, m1 and stic.man, krs one, erykah badu, tupac rip, otis redding, mana, juan luis guerra, silvio rodriguez, cesar agusto sandino, che guevara, dr. mikao usui, barbara ann brennan, ekhart tolle, too many others to name... all young people everywhere, y pues la vida y la lucha, comrades
Presenting the NEW GIRL ORDER
About DJ Chela:
DJ Chela is the DJ for the next generation, representing her values and music with
passion. Since her beginnings in 2002, she has performed on three continents, branding her name
in everything from radio, clubs, mixtapes, battles and live shows to political activism. Out of
her legwork she has birthed a movement all her own: the New Girl Order, embracing the new
possibilities for our world when Womens voices have an undeniable and respected presence in Hip
Hop and society as a whole.
Spending her formative years between Durham, NC and Nicaragua, Chela saw a lot of the
world and from a young age dedicated her life to a global movement for social justice. During
this time she also became impassioned by music and in 93 learned to play the guitar, writing and
performing original songs. In 1998, living in Oberlin, Ohio, she fell in love with DJing and
after several years gathered the experience and courage to take it on. Later in Durham she worked
alongside the Reggae sound system TNT Sound and turntablism pioneer DJ Soundmachine, honing her
skills.
Today, her live sets are a dynamic synthesis of Hip Hop, RnB, Reggae, Latin rhythms, Rock
and Pop to classic funk and soul, and have secured her gigs everywhere from New York, Miami, DC,
Philadelphia, to Caracas, Venezuela. Chelas recent mixtape releases Chela for President, Embedded
Reporter: Live from the Front Line, High Treason and Torch Pass have helped her to establish a
unique style all her own in mixtapes: revolutionary themes combined with scratch production,
mixing and original blends, with a focus on showcasing emerging artists.
In 2005 she earned the nomination for "Best Female Mixtape DJ" at the Justo's Mixtape
Awards, as well as the prestigious induction into both Justo Faison’s Justo’s Mixtape Allstars
and the elite all-female Hip Hop movement the Murda Mamis. DJ Chela hosted and mixed the weekly
radio program "New Girl Order Radio" at Duke University's WXDU for three years, and was selected
as one of the "Top 10 most influential College DJs" by Urban Network Magazine. She has been
featured in The Source, Mixtape Magazine, Ozone Magazine, Down Magazine, Allhiphop.com, MTV’s
Mixtape Mondays, and graced the front page of her hometown papers numerous times. Chela has
worked alongside revolutionary MC Immortal Technique as his DJ, and has opened up for such
artists as Remy Martin, Rah Digga, Talib Kweli, dead prez, Saigon, and KRS ONE, also sharing the
turntables with legends Luv Bug Starski, DJ Showtime, DJ Envy, and many others.
Beyond the realm of DJing, Chela is also a visual artist, Reiki master and aspiring
fashion designer, possessing an artillery of hidden talents she promises the world will bear
witness to in time. With a style and charisma that rivals her DJ skills, backed with a passionate
commitment to social justice, Chela is emerging as an unstoppable young star with authenticity,
originality and depth. In 2006 and beyond, as she continues to drop mixtapes, travel, perform and
speak, the New Girl Order is on its way.
For more information visit www.chelaonline.comChela's mixtapes are now available online!
For tracklisting & other info visit
www.chelaonline.com/releases.htm
Justo: A Mixtape Biography
Torch Pass hosted by Grafh
High Treason hosted by M1
Embedded Reporter, Live from the Front Line
What others are saying about DJ Chela...
Chela is a true conduit of information and definitely a stop on the Underground Railroad.
- M1 of dead prez
DJ Chela may just forever change the female Hip-Hopper and get them off that damn endangered
species list. - Allhiphop.com
Chela is as essential to Hip Hop's Political scene as some of the dope records she spins that are
found in her crates. Chela redefines beef by not battling other emcees and deejays, but instead
she stays bringing crazy heat to this oppressive system. - Davey D, www.daveyd.com
Chela is the hottest female DJ in the country.
- Saigon
When I heard her muppet/chop combos, I knew Chela was no joke.
- DJ Soundmachine
SO MANY GIRLS THAT I LUST BUT NOT MUCH TIME!!!! NEW TRACK OFF THAT NEW BLACK CITY MIXTAPE.. THIS ONE IS CALLED "LOVE OR LUST" SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE SEXY LADIES!!! FEEL FREE TO COMMENT!!!
THE MINORITY REPORT MIXTAPE IS FINALLY HERE!!! 17 SONGS, 23 TRACKS IN ALL INCLUDING NEW ORIGINAL MATERIAL. THE MINORITY REPORT INCLUDES THE SONGS “INDUSTRY THUGZ,” “ENEMY OF THE STATE,” “EBONY DIAMOND” & “PAIN & TEARS.” GET YOUR COPY TODAY!!! AVAILABLE ON CD AND DIGITAL DOWNLOAD.
Justo: A Mixtape Biography
Torch Pass hosted by Grafh
High Treason hosted by M1
Embedded Reporter, Live from the Front Line
What others are saying about DJ Chela...
Chela is a true conduit of information and definitely a stop on the Underground Railroad.
- M1 of dead prez
DJ Chela may just forever change the female Hip-Hopper and get them off that damn endangered
species list. - Allhiphop.com
Chela is as essential to Hip Hop's Political scene as some of the dope records she spins that are
found in her crates. Chela redefines beef by not battling other emcees and deejays, but instead
she stays bringing crazy heat to this oppressive system. - Davey D, www.daveyd.com
Chela is the hottest female DJ in the country.
- Saigon
When I heard her muppet/chop combos, I knew Chela was no joke.
- DJ Soundmachine
