Crafting unforgettable soundtracks for brands, culture, and moments that matter.

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Crafting unforgettable soundtracks for brands, culture, and moments that matter. 〰️

Codie Elaine Oliver - Founder & Co-Creator/Director of Black Love

With 16 years of professional experience, DJ OHLA is a Los Angeles based female DJ who transforms events into unforgettable musical experiences. Known for her refined open format mastery, she blends hip hop, R&B, house, top 40/pop, and throwbacks into seamless soundtracks that elevate every occasion, from red carpet premieres and corporate conferences to luxury private celebrations and culturally impactful community events.

OHLA has earned the trust of influential creatives and brands including Lena Waithe, Amazon Studios, BET, and Instagram, delivering music that aligns with each audience and enhances the energy of every space she enters. She has also spun culturally significant events such as West Hollywood Pride, creating experiences that celebrate identity, artistry, and community.

Her influence extends into editorial recognition with features in ESSENCE and coverage by The Hype Magazine for her work at high-profile premieres and cultural celebrations. Her mixes have been spotlighted on the DJcity Podcast, solidifying her credibility across both mainstream and DJ-focused audiences.

What sets DJ OHLA apart is her ability to read a room at every level. She moves executives, engages audiences, uplifts communities, and commands dance floors with equal precision. Beyond playing music, she shapes the emotional arc of an event, turning a curated playlist into an unforgettable experience.

OHLA is not just a DJ. She is a creative partner, setting the soundtrack for moments that matter.

Past and Present clients

21 Seeds

Adidas

Aids Healthcare Foundation

Amazon Studios

Armani Exchange

Bally

Bank of America

BET Networks

BET Experience 2025

Bloomingdales

Box Lunch

Black Love Summit

Byron Allen Presents the Grio Awards

Casper Store

CB2

Coca-Cola

Comcast

Covenant House of California

Crunch Fitness

Designer Eyes

Dior

Dolce & Gabbana

DUB Show Tour

Equinox

Express

Footlocker

G by Guess

Giorgio Armani Beauty

Grindr

Guess

Havas Worldwide

Hugo Boss

Hulu x Own TV

Instagram Summit by Manychat 2025

Intermix

Jimmy Choo

Kaiser Permanente

Kids Dance Society

Lane Bryant

LIDS

Macy's

Mastercard x Recording Academy

Mazda Corporate

Michael Kors

2021 MLS All-Star

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO OC)

Nieman Marcus

Nike x LeBron James x Ohio State University

Nixon

Nordstrom

NVE

Oakley

OC Block Party

OFF-WHITE

Pink by Victoria's Secret

Rag & Bone

R&CPMK

Sephora

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Shopify

Silent Events

Six:02

Smirnoff

Sprint

Sunglass Hut

Swarovski

Swatch

Ted Baker

The Boys and Girls Club

The Bloc DTLA

The Jennifer Hudson Show S1 Wrap Party

The Wonderful Company

Tommy Hilfiger

Topshop

True Religion

UNINTERRUPTED

United Airlines

Urban Decay

Valentino

Venice Basketball League

Victoria's Secret

ViacomCBS

Viiv Healthcare

Wasserman

WeHo Pride

Westfield Group

World of Dance

Yardbird

YouTube Shorts Creators

Nightlife/ Lounges

A Simple Bar

Back Alley (Fullerton)

Bar10 (West Hollywood)

Bar Louie

Beaches WEHO

Blue J Bar & Lounge

Bo-Beau Bar

Carbon Lounge (Culver City)

Circle Bar (Santa Monica)

Create Nightclub (Hollywood)

Echoplex

Foothill Co.

Grand Star Jazz Club (Chinatown)

Laugh Factory (Hollywood)

Loews Hollywood Hotel

Magnolia House (Pasadena)

Mrs. Fish (Downtown LA)

Pink Elephant (Santa Monica)

Redbird DTLA

Resident

SoHo Warehouse

Sunset Marquis

The Brig (Venice)

The Federal (Long Beach)

The Lash (Downtown LA)

The Venue

Viceroy (Santa Monica)

Viva Hollywood

DJ OHLA SPINS FOR BET’s ‘TWENTIES’ SEASON 2 SCREENING

 

As Seen In / Media Features

 

‘A Toast To Derrick’: The Celebration Of An Acclaimed Artist

BET Premieres Season 2 of Lena Waithe’s Breakout Hit Series“TWENTIES”

 
 

dj OHLA DROPS THE LATEST ‘DJCITY PODCAST’ MIX

MIXES

 

Available for corporate events, brand activations, luxury private celebrations, and cultural events worldwide.

 

David G. - Orange County, CA

“I just wanted to say THANK YOU AGAIN! You did an amazing job! My family and friends truly enjoyed your DJing!  You made the party, THANKS!”

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Santa Ana, CA

“Client was very happy with your work — thanks again! Her exact words were that you were “absolutely amazing” 

Sergio R. - Fountain Valley, CA

“Anyone looking for a DJ to get their party lit... DJ Ohla is your girl! Trust me, I had high expectations and she crushed it! Pure 🔥 ”

Paul T.(Kids Dance Society) - Marina Del Rey, CA

“DJ Ohla was incredible, the best DJ I think we have ever had at this event, so professional, friendly and fun and the music was spot on perfect as we say in the U.K. Thank you so much for being so brilliant!”