Kung Fu Chris (Chris Arenas) is a Los Angeles–based DJ, producer, and lifelong vinyl devotee whose career spans more than two decades of dance floors, record crates, and underground music culture. Emerging from the vibrant 1990s band scene in San Francisco, Chris’s early obsession with collecting records evolved into a deep dedication to the art of selection.

He quickly established himself in the Bay Area’s competitive nightlife circuit, holding down sets at Madrone Art Bar and partnering with DJ MAKossa for their influential parties Fo Sho Fridays and Sabado Soul. Their beloved weekly, Funky Rewind at The Skylark, became a staple of the scene, hosting a rotating lineup of premier selectors from the Bay Area and beyond. Becoming a respected fixture in SF, Chris held regular spots at top-tier venues including Eve, Monarch, and Public Works, while making frequent guest appearances at the legendary all-vinyl boogie party, Sweater Funk.

Before relocating to Los Angeles in 2015, Chris spent several pivotal years in New Orleans, holding residencies at renowned venues such as Hi-Ho Lounge, The Saint, and One Eyed Jacks. Beyond his local residencies, his reputation as a versatile selector has taken him to dance floors in New York City, Washington, D.C., Austin TX, and Costa Rica.

As a producer, Chris is a creative force behind projects Close Corners and Computa Games. His move to Los Angeles was sparked by the debut Computa Games release at the iconic Funkmosphere, where he became a recurring guest. It was there that he first linked up with partner DJ Randy Watson to later form Midnite Disco; today, the duo continues to deliver their signature sound to dance floors and the radio airwaves alike.

Whether unearthing rare international grooves or dropping modern funk heaters, Kung Fu Chris seamlessly bridges the warmth of analog sounds and modern classics with the pulse of the dance floor.