The Proton Amplified initiative is an ever-evolving platform showcasing artists historically marginalized by the music industry, including but not limited to women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ folks.

Proton Radio Amplified Series By Ursula Prawn (Vinyl Set)

Before she became Black Velveteen,
Chris Offutt was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. Her parents introduced her to a wide range of music; Motown to Mozart and everything in between. Some frequently featured artists in young Chris’s house were Aretha Franklin, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and James Taylor. Current influences include Chris Fortier, Amonita, Wilma, Nora En Pure, Tayllor, Andre Lodemann, Bedouin, and Matt Sawyer to name a few.

From a very young age she dreamed of hosting her own radio show. In 2011 that dream became when she had her own show “ Progressions in House” on FNOOB based out of London.
Chris enjoyed DJing around the San Francisco Bay Area from 2012-2019 . In 2012 she became the resident DJ and musical director at Aloft Hotel SFO. In 2013 Djing in the Pride Parade on the W Hotel float. In 2015 she was asked to perform on the Tantra Stage for Pride in San Francisco. She was in rotation at The End Up and did guest spots and Monarch, The Great Northern and Wish. In 2016 Chris was asked to join AirPusher Collective. She has also done guest mixes for FriskyRadio, Proton Radio and Elastic Beatz, Innerflight, Space Medicine and more. She currently enjoys residencies at Caravan, Reflect and is coproducer and resident at Habitat Seattle Velveteen's style and sound is indescribable as she reaches for sounds and music that turn her listeners on to a new experience.

We're a family of electronic music makers + lovers.  Proton is a radio station (www.protonradio.com) and powers distro for 2K+ indie electronic labels (https://protonrad.io/Label-FAQ).

Say hello: info@protonradio.com

We are a collective, record label and platform dedicated to increasing the visibility of womxn in the electronic music scene, since 2017.

Contact/Booking:
México: womxnmx@gmail.com
Berlin/International: helloWOMXN@gmail.com
Demos:
womxnrecords@gmail.com

RESIDENTS/FAM:
@adrianaromamexico
@asaxdj
@danzmexico
@ddzoara
@heidilamarr
@nhat-nataliatrevio
@r_3_n_a_t_a
@ursulaprawn

Worldwide Bookings
ursulaprawn@gmail.com

About Ursula Prawn
A musical visionary who fuses vinyl nostalgia with the freshness of innovation, Ursula Prawn has taken the audio experience to new heights. 
With a passionate love of vinyl, she has turned her ability to mix and curate music into a distinctive art form. Her dexterity behind the turntables and ability to weave captivating sonic narratives make every performance an unforgettable experience. Ursula Prawn meticulously curates each set to create an emotional journey that resonates with all music lovers.

Exploring the depths of music, Ursula Prawn covers a wide spectrum of styles, from minimal, through deep House, House, Breaks, Acid, Disco to Techno. Her ability to fuse the classic with the modern creates a unique and eclectic atmosphere in each performance.

With her residency at Mexico’s biggest underground party, Pervert, she has been able to demonstrate her vast experience in reading the crowd, making each performance energetic, explosive and transcendental. The ability to read the energy of the crowd and adapt her set accordingly demonstrates Ursula Prawn’s mastery as a DJ and creator of experiences, earning her the residency at Fünk Club. As the founder of Modular, a Speakeasy in Cholula, it is common to hear the most intimate pieces of her vinyl collection.