DJ Carisma

DJ Carisma, born Cathleen Robertson, is a highly influential Los Angeles–based DJ, radio personality, and music curator known for shaping the sound of West Coast hip hop. Raised in Santa Ana, California, she developed an early passion for music and performance, DJing community and family events before breaking into the industry.

She rose to prominence on Power 106, one of Los Angeles’ leading hip hop radio stations, where she became the first female DJ on the station and a key voice in revitalizing West Coast rap.  Her influence extends beyond the airwaves, as she has played a major role in discovering and breaking emerging artists, helping push acts like the New Boyz and YG into the mainstream.

Carisma is also the co founder of Young California, a platform dedicated to showcasing new talent and supporting the next generation of artists. Widely recognized as a “gatekeeper” of West Coast hip hop, she has earned accolades including Female DJ of the Year at the Global Spin Awards.

With a career spanning radio, live events, and music releases, DJ Carisma continues to be a driving force in hip hop culture, championing new voices while maintaining her status as one of Los Angeles’ most respected DJs.