DJ Kool. Courtesy Cirque le Soir
DJ Kool. Courtesy Cirque le Soir

Get ready to clear your throat for DJ Kool at Cirque le Soir



The veteran US rapper DJ Kool is heading to Dubai on Monday for a live performance at Cirque le Soir.

Real name John Bowman, DJ Kool hails from Washington, DC and is best known for his single Let Me Clear My Throat, which went to No 8 in the UK singles chart in 1997. The pro wrestler The Blue Meanie used the track as his theme song.

Get ready for some old-skool hip hop beats from an experienced rapper who will no doubt have the whole crowd jumping up with their hands in the air.

DJ Kool is at Cirque le Soir, Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai on Monday, June 9. Open from 10.30pm to 3am. For reservations, call 050 995 5400 or email reservations@cirquelesoirdubai.com

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