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DJ LAG, Kikelomo, Total XTC + DJ Narciso, SCRAAATCH

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Fri 23 Feb 2024

Paragon and dweller

Press play

Who was billed5 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

This was a crew, not a first meeting.
the pairs that have met

All 10 pairings on this bill had shared a bill before.

  • Total XTC and DJ Narciso — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • Total XTC and SCRAAATCH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • DJ Narciso and SCRAAATCH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • DJ LAG and Total XTC — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • DJ LAG and DJ Narciso — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • DJ LAG and SCRAAATCH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • DJ LAG and Kikelomo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • Kikelomo and Total XTC — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • Kikelomo and DJ Narciso — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.
  • Kikelomo and SCRAAATCH — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Tue 20 Feb 2024.

Who they are

  • DJ LAG

    Durban, South Africa · 6 bookings since Sep 2023

    Their RA profile lists Goon Club Allstars, Overthinker Mob and Carousel Records.

    Recently at Le Bain, Nowadays · often with Nick León, upsammy, Devon Rexi meets John T. Gast, none of them here that night

  • Kikelomo

    London, United Kingdom · 4 bookings since Feb 2024

    “Kikelomo's eclectic sound stems from many influences in her life, including her home city London and her Nigerian roots.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Kikelomo's eclectic sound stems from many influences in her life, including her home city London and her Nigerian roots. As a result, her high energy sets are packed full of everything from techno, house, garage, bass, deconstructed club, house, jungle, jersey club , electro, hip hop and more. This sound has become renowned for its ability to get crowds moving. Since starting out in September 2017, Kikelomo has experienced an explosive growth, playing across multiple continents alongside industry heavyweights, from Objekt to DJ Stingray to Skepta. She has launched t-shirts in collaboration with Adidas and Keep Hush, played and regularly hosts at Boiler Room, as well as continuing to showcase her sound at events like Splash! Festival, the infamous Fusion Festival, opening the internationally renowned CTM Festival at Berlin’s prestigious Berghain/Panorama Bar, in addition to being given the honour of playing to a crowd of 100,000+ people at the Brandenburger Tor national monument, broadcast on national television to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Kikelomo is actively involved with broader initiatives pushing for diversity and inclusion in the music industry, co-chairing the D&I workstream for the Association for Electronic Music.

    often with Berghain, Virginia, LIL RISK, none of them here that night

  • Total XTC

    New York City · 50 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Total XTC is an afro-Dominican DJ and producer originally from & currently based in NYC.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Total XTC is an afro-Dominican DJ and producer originally from & currently based in NYC. His sets merge electronic music styles like 90s Techno, Jersey Club, etc, with Caribbean music styles like Dembow, Dancehall and Reggaeton. His mixes have been featured on platforms like NTS Radio, Rinse.fm, The Lot Radio, Jerome Mixfile Series, Radio Muevelo, etc. Total XTC is the founder of NYC based dance party 'Body Journey' which aims to support underground queer and trans talent, while also participating in community crowdfunding for different causes and organizations.
    Batucada on 1, Dance-pop on 1, Deconstructed Club on 1 and Hardcore on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Casual Gabberz Records (1) and Fact Mix (1). labels on their catalogued releases

    Recently at Paragon, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mood Ring · often with Donis, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, friedplatano, none of them here that night

  • DJ Narciso

    Lisbon, Portugal · 2 bookings since Feb 2024

    “DJ Narciso is known for his innovative style and authenticity.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    DJ Narciso is known for his innovative style and authenticity. Born and raised in the Linha de Sintra area of Lisbon, specifically in Rinchoa, Narciso proudly honors his Angolan roots, infusing this heritage into his music. As a founder and member of the influential group RS Produções, he plays a key role in shaping the ‘BATIDA’ movement — a powerful sound born from the fusion of African influences and Lisbon’s urban culture. Producing and performing his own tracks, DJ Narciso has brought this unique sound to stages worldwide. In addition, he has contributed to prominent magazines and websites, using these platforms to express his art and vision. His mission is clear: to spread the sound of Lisbon and connect people through his music.
    Their RA profile lists Principe.

    often with Anna Butter, DON'T DJ, Marc Matter, none of them here that night

  • SCRAAATCH

    Maryland · 19 bookings since Oct 2023

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, public records · often with Doula, chuki, Telfar, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • livwutang2 with Kikelomo and 1 with DJ Narciso
  • friedplatano8 with Total XTC
  • Donis7 with Total XTC
  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA5 with Total XTC
  • Berghain5 with Kikelomo
  • chuki5 with SCRAAATCH
  • DADA COZMIC5 with Total XTC
  • Pauli Cakes5 with Total XTC
454 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at Paragon.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at Paragon464
  • Middle half finished between381 and 585
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted140

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

Who put it on

dweller — 40 events and 197 artists since Feb 2024.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1839442.

Attending counts, venue and promoter 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.