Ravi Jakhotia

Ravi Jakhotia, also known by his stage name DJ Ravidrums, is an American electronic music artist, DJ, drummer, and music producer.14 Born on October 9, 1968, he grew up in Tampa, Florida.45 Jakhotia has been the CEO of DJ Ravidrums for over two decades, focusing on innovation in entertainment.3

Career Highlights

• Invented a groundbreaking musical concept combining remixes with live percussion1
• Performed at high-profile events including the Oscars, Super Bowl pre-game shows, and Coachella1
• Served as music director and drummer for NBC's "Howie Do It" (2009) and CBS's "Live to Dance" (2011)1
• Collaborated with celebrities such as Quincy Jones, Slash, Oprah Winfrey, and Paula Abdul1
• Appeared in "The Matrix Reloaded" alongside Lawrence Fishburne1

Unique Performance Style

Jakhotia is known for his dynamic presentations, featuring:

• A custom NASA-designed drum rig with LED lights1
• A one-of-a-kind glass mixing console called the "Dream Screen"1
• Live drumming while spinning high-energy music2

Education and Early Career

• Graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa2
• Earned a degree in cinematography from the University of South Florida2
• Moved to Los Angeles in 1997 to pursue his music career2

Ravi Jakhotia has established himself as a versatile and innovative performer, combining his skills as a drummer, DJ, and electronic music artist to create a unique musical experience.12