Mike Cochran aka “Maitre D”
DJ & Hip Hop Live Fusion • All Vinyl DJ SetSmooth, soulful blends of R&B, reggaeton, and hip hop. Regular performer at Motown on Mondays and Tupper & Reed; equally at home on dance floors or vinyl lounge sets.
About The Artist
Mike Cochran aka “Maitre D” is a DJ’s DJ. You’ve probably heard one of his remixes in your favorite DJs set, on HBO or FM Radio.
A Bay Area native and child of a jazz musician, Maitre D grew up soaking up the sounds of classic soul, funk, jazz, 90's hip hop and R&B. Naturally his style spans various eras and genres. His work includes a collection of mash-ups, blends, and edits which have been featured on Wild 94.9, on Beat Junkies' record pool, and on compilations by notable DJ crews such as Motown On Mondays & Sazon Libre. Mike also recently won the Kid Capri Challenge sponsored by Rane DJ and ZZound Music.
Being an avid record collector & sample hunter, Maitre D's DJ selections always reflect a distinct level of taste with one foot in the rich musical past and one firmly planted in the here & now. His eclectic taste makes him the perfect DJ for any situation. You might find him rocking a vinyl set at your local club or you could see him working a dance floor into a frenzy at a high class wedding or upscale private event.
Above all else Mike is the type of person you want at your party. He is an excellent MC, a fabulous DJ and stand up guy. His finger is on the pulse of today’s hits and his love for the classics keeps him rooted in the foundation of music.
★★★★★ “Our DJ, Maitre D, was great. He played what we asked and was responsive to the crowd at the wedding. He also avoided a lot of wedding cliche songs (as we asked him too). He helped me edit our recessional song to make flow more nicely, which felt above and beyond the call. There was a crowd on the dance floor the whole wedding and a lot people told me specifically they loved the playlist.If you care about music and dancing at your wedding, Sounds Elevated can deliver!”
-Jordan P
