Carl Cox is a legendary British DJ, producer, and electronic music pioneer whose career has helped shape the global dance music landscape. Born on July 29, 1962, in Oldham, England, Cox developed an early love for music through soul, funk, and disco records before immersing himself in the emerging rave and house scenes of the 1980s. Known for his infectious energy, technical mastery, and magnetic personality, Carl Cox became one of the most influential figures in techno and house music, earning the nickname “The King of Techno.” His ability to read and move a crowd has made him a favorite on dance floors from Ibiza to Miami and beyond.

Cox’s rise to fame began in the late 1980s when he became a central figure in the UK’s acid house movement. His DJ sets, often featuring three turntables, showcased his precision mixing and intuitive transitions, earning him a reputation as a true innovator behind the decks. In the 1990s, he released a string of successful tracks and albums, including *F.A.C.T.* and *Second Sign*, which solidified his place as a global dance icon. As a producer and label owner, he founded Intec Records and later Awesome Soundwave, supporting emerging artists and pushing the boundaries of electronic music.

Beyond his music, Carl Cox is celebrated for his positivity, humility, and enduring passion for the craft. His long-standing residency at Space Ibiza became legendary, turning the club into a temple for house and techno lovers around the world. Even after Space closed in 2016, Cox continued to headline major festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields, and Tomorrowland, proving that his influence remains as strong as ever. With decades of experience and an undiminished love for the music, Carl Cox continues to inspire both fans and fellow DJs, embodying the spirit of unity and freedom that defines the global dance music culture.

Carl Cox, the world's best known techno DJ, live artist and producer, founder of Awesome Soundwave, Intec, 23rd Century and many other labels, innovator and originator from the early days of rave to the world's biggest festivals of today and Perry Farrell, lead singer of the legendary Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros, songwriter extraordinaire, DJ and founder of the famous Lollapalooza festivals have come together to write and produce Joya.