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THE PHANTOM OF THE RAVE: DJ Assault + Leonce

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Sat 28 Oct 2023

Paragon

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Who was billed6 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

9 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and Sterling Juan Diaz — 10 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
  • Leonce and Sterling Juan Diaz — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
  • Leonce and ALEXIS DE LA ROSA — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and Dj Warning — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
  • Leonce and Dj Warning — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
  • DJ Assault and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.

Who they are

  • DJ Assault

    Detroit · 24 bookings since Aug 2023

    Their RA profile lists Thug Records.

    Last at Market Hotel in Sep · often with Gernot von, Detroit In Effect, DJ Godfather, none of them here that night

  • Leonce

    Georgia · 43 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Born and raised in New Orleans, now living in Brooklyn, Leonce is uncompromising, blending elements of American Urban and Experimental Electronica, a hardline style that influenced his development as a producer.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Born and raised in New Orleans, now living in Brooklyn, Leonce is uncompromising, blending elements of American Urban and Experimental Electronica, a hardline style that influenced his development as a producer. He co-founded the infamous Club Morph in 2016 and its electronic-hybrid imprint label Morph Tracks. DJs supporting Leonce’s tracks have included DJ Holographic, Fred again, Mochakk, Virgil Abloh, Honey Dijon, Brodinski, Pangaea, Midland, Moxie, Joy Orbison, Leon Vynehall, Seth Troxler, Ben UFO, and The Carry Nation. 2023 was a banner year for Leonce, producing and headlining Atlanta’s Boiler Room in April, and then going on to tour in London, Berlin, Milan, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Barcelona. In August, Leonce supported the Atlanta tour stop on Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour, playing to a crowd of 70,000 in Atlanta’s Mercedes Benz Stadium. In October, Leonce remixed Kai Alcé and Ash Lauryn’s ‘Underground & Black’ and teamed up with British-Ghanaian artist Karen Nyame KG on the track ‘Nightryde,’ which featured in DJ Mag and Mixmag. November saw Leonce share the Elsewhere Main Stage in New York with Boys Noize. Spring 2024 brought the release of Leonce's debut album 'System of Objects,' which received a glowing review on RA. In May 2024, Leonce embarked on another EU headline run, followed up by single releases on LuckyMe and Nervous Records. To cap off 2024, Leonce supported Fred Again two nights in a row at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. His music featured on two year-end lists via RA's Best 25 Tracks of 2024 & DJ Mag's Top Albums of 2024. This year, Leonce has continued to tour at a frenetic pace, including debuts at Glastonbury and Under The K Bridge. With a recent release on fabric Originals and a new EP out soon, Leonce continues to solidify his position at the vanguard of the global club & techno scene.
    House on 13, Deep House on 6, Techno on 6 and Experimental on 6. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Bleep (2) (1), Morph Tracks (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists fabric Originals. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Last at 99 Scott Ave in Sep · often with Juliana Huxtable, Kilopatrah Jones, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night

  • Kiana

    New York City · 7 bookings since Oct 2023

    often with BUNZ, akari, Leo Trovato, none of them here that night

  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA

    New York City · 64 bookings since Oct 2023

    “Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations. With a strong curatorial approach, Alexis has become a sought-after figure in queer nightlife, performing in spaces such as Nowadays, Basement, Signal, Good Room, Papi Juice, and Nocturnal Emissions where he currently holds a residency. Alongside his club work, Alexis has developed an artistic sound practice through residencies for contemporary art institutions, including David Zwirner, BOFFO, and The Kitchen. Within these spaces, he has created immersive sonic environments and compositions that bridge performance, installation, and experimental sound—further deepening his multidisciplinary approach. Most recently, Alexis marked a new chapter in his artistic evolution with the released his debut EP, ARE THERE ANY HOMOSEXUALS?, and toured Sydney, Australia with HOUSE OF MINCE during their PRIDE festival, further expanding his global reach. As a DJ, producer, and visionary, Alexis continues to shape the future of dance music while honoring the rich cultural heritage at the heart of his sound.

    Recently at H0l0 Warehouse, Copacabana, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with MORENXXX, Total XTC, Michael Magnan, none of them here that night

  • Sterling Juan Diaz

    New York City · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST. Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany. In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history. From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Nowadays, Xpizza · often with Makadsi, Sekucci, Ron Like Hell, none of them here that night

  • Dj Warning

    22 bookings since Oct 2023

    “Hailing from the deepest corners of the West Coast (Based in Los Angeles).”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Hailing from the deepest corners of the West Coast (Based in Los Angeles). Dj Warning is devoted to maintaining a steady bounce throughout his entire sets with a loyalty to pushing positivity, passion, and pleasure one blend at a time.

    often with Tommy Hart, Trax Unit, DJ AYA, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Juliana Huxtable6 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 4 with Leonce and 3 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA
  • Josh Steers7 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 3 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 2 with Leonce
  • Kilopatrah Jones8 with Leonce and 6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
  • MORENXXX7 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 7 with Sterling Juan Diaz
  • friedplatano6 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 6 with Sterling Juan Diaz
  • Ron Like Hell6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 4 with Leonce
  • Michael Magnan5 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 1 with Dj Warning
  • Sekucci14 with Sterling Juan Diaz
604 said they were going — about like a usual Saturday at Paragon.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Saturdays at Paragon507
  • Middle half finished between434 and 617
  • Past Saturdays at this venue counted135

The room

Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (20), Club (18), House (12) and Ghetto Tech (4). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1774183.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.