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Bushwick Grand [Nights Like These Edition]

Zillion, The Whooligan, Stonie Blue, Grabba Ranks

Elsewhere599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map

This night happened — Thu 1 Feb 2024

Elsewhere

Press play

Who was billed7 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

20 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • The Whooligan and Bushwick Grand — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Thu 1 Feb 2024.

Who they are

  • Zillion

    Atlanta · 41 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Zillion’s genuine talent of genre-blending and eccentric crowd control has allowed him to progressively establish his reputation within NYC’s DJ community.”

    their own biography

    Recently at Le Bain, The Chocolate Factory, Elsewhere · often with Annabelle, shekdash, Mondai, none of them here that night

  • The Whooligan

    New York City · 18 bookings since Sep 2023

    “Julio G is a music lover, world traveler, community organizer and entrepreneur.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Julio G is a music lover, world traveler, community organizer and entrepreneur. Known by his stage name, The Whooligan, he has over 15 years of performance experience as a globally recognized DJ and Artist. Julio’s commitment to social impact is what motivated him to launch music-based, humanitarian organization, Room Service International in 2018. Under Julio’s leadership, Team RSI has expanded their mission to live a life of service in 4 continents around the world – Room Service International connects cultures and activates change through the power of dance music, events and community service initiatives. From 2013 - 2018, Julio was a resident DJ and served as the Director of Worldwide Bookings and Partnerships for Los Angeles based music collective, Soulection. In late 2020, because of his vast music network, Julio became an A&R & Label Manager for Paradise Worldwide, an independent digital distribution company based in Berlin, with offices in Johannesburg, New York, Shenzhen, Mexico City and San Francisco. The Whooligan has a monthly radio show, Room Service Radio, which airs every 2nd Friday of the month on Source Radio - Roche Musique’s 24/7 online music network broadcasted from Paris. In 2022, Julio became the Music Director for Brooklyn’s beloved Wine and Vinyl Bar, Sauced, located at 331 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. The seasoned artist, vibe curator and humanitarian brings a unique perspective to the music industry through service, open-mindedness and inherent positivity. As a world class music selector, The Whooligan has performed in countless international tours and one-off events, reaching 6 continents, 40+ countries and over 100 cities. Julio's relentless work ethic, insatiable curiosity for travel and undeniable love of bringing people together has fostered a community in celebration of underground dance music, diversity and inclusion.   As a trusted source of insight and groundbreaking music across the globe, The Whooligan’s zest for life, ability to identify new music and creative culture first, has led him to collaborations with brands including MTV, VICE, Red Bull, Boiler Room, Soundcloud, Def Jam Records, NIKE, PUMA, ALO, JD Sports, Brooklyn Circus, Daily Paper & Maison Kitsuné. As a multifaceted and genre-bending artist, he’s also shared the stage with the likes of the late Mac Miller, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kaytranada, The Internet, DJ A-Trak, Kenny Dope, Natasha Diggs, Just Blaze, De La Soul, Mark Farina, Soul Clap, Tokimonsta & Little Dragon. The Whooligan has also received press mentions from Billboard Magazine, Los Angeles Times, MISSBISH, MIC, Forbes, TheGuardian, MIXMAG, HYPEBEAST & more. Whether blending two records in a unique fashion or working closely to cultivate next level talent, the common thread is his ability to see beauty in all.
    Their RA profile lists Om Records.

    Recently at Elsewhere, The Red Pavilion, Public Roof · often with shekdash, stillmecca, OLEA, none of them here that night

  • Stonie Blue

    New York City · 71 bookings since Aug 2023

    “BELIEVE IN YOURSELF DO IT YOURSELF RECORDS”

    their own biography

    House on 10, Deep House on 5, Techno on 2 and Acid House on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
    Their RA profile lists RAPRAVE.

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, public records, Mood Ring · often with Ben Hixon, Honey Bun, Tlim Shug, none of them here that night

  • Grabba Ranks

    Miami · 24 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Grabba Ranks began making music at a relatively older age but has used most of his time to hone his craft to create a sound that is uniquely him.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Grabba Ranks began making music at a relatively older age but has used most of his time to hone his craft to create a sound that is uniquely him. Grabba's music is a blend of dance music and 2000s R&B and speaks to dancing all night, and being positive even in dark times. Grabba has a growing following and has performed at such places as Soho House, Bowery Ballroom, and Irving Plaza. Keep an eye out for him, as Grabba is sure to make waves in the music industry.

    Last at Elsewhere in Aug 2023 · often with NoahG, Daniro, SUPR SPRT, none of them here that night

  • Bushwick Grand

    2 bookings since Feb 2024

    often with Annabelle Kline, MUSUBI, OLEA, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • shekdash4 with Zillion, 3 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
  • Daniro4 with Grabba Ranks and 2 with Zillion
  • EDEN BEKELE3 with Stonie Blue and 3 with Zillion
  • Annabelle Kline2 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
  • LAPORTE2 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
  • LAPORTE TWINS2 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
  • MUSUBI2 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
  • OLEA2 with The Whooligan and 1 with Bushwick Grand
12 said they were going — quieter than a usual Thursday at Elsewhere.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Thursdays at Elsewhere20
  • Middle half finished between7 and 38
  • Past Thursdays at this venue counted102

The room

Elsewhere — 708 events and 2,806 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: House (3). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 1842635.

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

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