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DJ Colin Francis
DJ Colin Francis
DJ Colin Francis
Background information
Birth nameColin Francis
Born (1976-01-16) 16 January 1976 (age 48)
Essex, England
GenresHip hop, R&B, Dance music
Occupation(s)DJ, record producer, Promoter
Websitedjcolinfrancis.com

DJ Colin Francis (born 16 January 1976) is an English DJ and record producer from Essex who specialises in dance, hip-hop, pop and R&B.

November 2015, Colin Francis supported 50 Cent as his opening act for a three city UK Tour.[1]

Biography[edit]

Based in London, Colin Francis plays weekly in London's West End Clubs, as well as regular events in Essex and across the UK including events for lavish and unique parties. During the summer he hosts and DJs at various venues in the UK and Marbella.[2]

Colin also performed at V Festival 2015's Lovejuice VIP Area alongside Sammy Porter and Tinie Tempah's DJ Charlesy.

Education and background[edit]

During his early career Colin went to UEL and obtained a B.A. (hons) Degree in Economics and Politics. While studying for his degree, Colin was working in promotions and marketing at RCA/BMG record company to gain experience within the music industry. During the holidays he supports the local community/youth centres teaching young people how to DJ.

Colin rose to fame through regular performances and also to the success of his mix compilations, "No Carbs Before Marbs",[3] and "50 Shades of Summer"[4] which laid the foundation for his future collaborative releases with Ministry of Sound and the establishment of the Colin Francis Project.

Ministry of Sound VIP Launch Party with DJ Colin Francis

Colin Francis Project[edit]

The Colin Francis Project is an independent record label founded by Colin to release his remixes, original productions and collaborations, some of which have made it into the Ministry of Sound compilation series.[5] In November 2014 Colin Francis released a remix of "Creeping in the Dark", a popular House anthem,[6] with critically acclaimed producer Zinc which was well received with support from many DJ's including Radio 1's DJ Zane Lowe.[7] On 10 April 2015 Colin also released Journey an independent album release in collaboration with The Zoooo Records.

Discography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "50 Cent with special guest Colin Francis". metroradioarena.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
  • ^ "Marbella Rocks Online magazine featuring and exclusive news". Marbella Rocks. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  • ^ "DJ COLIN FRANCIS-NO CARBS B4 MARBS 2012 CD". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  • ^ "50 SHADES OF SUMMER PT.2". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  • ^ "Colin Francis Project Vs. Robin S – Show Me Love 2015". blog.djcity.co.uk. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  • ^ "Fresh New House Music". LoveThat. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  • ^ "ZANE LOWE CITD ZINC COLIN FRANCIS REMIX 2014 – 11 – 19". SoundCloud. Retrieved 16 January 2016.[permanent dead link]
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