Vin.yl & Golden Record NYC present Rick Wilhite & Javonntte
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Sat 27 Apr 2024
Press play
Who was billed8 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Rick Wilhite
- Javonntte
- next: Refuge, Sat 7 NovL3Ni
- next: Sat 31 OctOmer Mil
- next: Nowadays, Sat 24 OctDonis
- next: Refuge, Fri 23 OctKiyoshi
- next: Signal, Fri 23 OctVivian Wang
- next: Outer Heaven, Sat 24 OctJ. Richards
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
17 of the 28 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Omer Mil and Kiyoshi — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
- Kiyoshi and Vivian Wang — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- Kiyoshi and J. Richards — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- Vivian Wang and J. Richards — 4 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 Feb 2024.
- L3Ni and Omer Mil — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
- L3Ni and Donis — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- Omer Mil and J. Richards — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- Donis and Kiyoshi — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 31 Dec 2023.
- Omer Mil and Donis — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- Donis and J. Richards — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 27 Apr 2024.
- L3Ni and Kiyoshi — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 28 Oct 2023.
Who they are
“A Detroit native, Rick learned at an early age that a career in music takes more than playing one’s favorite records.”
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A Detroit native, Rick learned at an early age that a career in music takes more than playing one’s favorite records. Multi-faceted crowd control, sound engineering and creative party promotion are what make him more than a Detroit DJ. With over two decades experience in playing clubs and parties 24-7, 365 makes the Godson one of Detroit’s best and most versatile DJ’s around. His venture to college in the south to Southern University allowed his skills to take the region to another level of Music. His DJ styles of House, Techno, Rap and R&B helped change the black college music scene across America. Beginning in high school, Wilhite also battled in contests against other well-respected DJ’s. He still impresses audiences today, and retains his undefeated status in the DJ community. A 30+year professional within the music industry, Wilhite adds Music Historian, Salesperson, and Promoter to his list of accomplishments. During the 80’s Wilhite worked for Buy Rite Music, which was one of the premiere record stores in the Midwest. Buy-Rite specialized in servicing the DJ as opposed to having the DJ serving himself. During the late 80's early 90’s, he soon became one of the most sought-after music professionals in the industry. Equipped with a keen ear for quality music, he embarked on a path of self-proprietorship. He opened The House of Music in downtown Detroit. As well the record store, Vibes New and Rare Music. Throughout his music career, Wilhite has performed for numerous international and stateside venues. He has gone by a host of names: DOC, Tech-12, Working Mixx, and most recently The Godson. Interestingly enough, each alias describes and symbolizes his relationship to his craft. He has established successful working relationships with city officials, journalists, and media personalities; and has befriended many music artists. Influenced by Detroit’s legendary pool of musicians, he entered production studios at the early age of eleven. He began remixing records in 1986 with the group NASA. Additionally, Wilhite worked alongside many electronic music pioneers, such as Juan Atkins and Derrick May. In recent years, Wilhite has established a bond with fellow musicians Marcellus Pittman, Kenny Dixon Jr. and Theo Parrish’ now known as the 3 Chairs.Their RA profile lists Third Ear Recordings, KDJ, Rush Hour Music, Stilove4music and 4 more.Last at public records in Dec 2023 · often with DJ Healthy, Kikiorix, LADYMONIX, none of them here that night
“L3Ni is a DJ, producer, mastering engineer and the general manager of Soul in the Horn.”
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L3Ni is a DJ, producer, mastering engineer and the general manager of Soul in the Horn. Based in Brooklyn, she has worked as a mastering engineer at Aerial Sound Mastering Studios, production manager of Chelsea Music Hall, and is an accomplished classically trained pianist.Recently at Le Bain, House of Yes, The Boiler @ ELM Foundation · often with Natasha Diggs, Ksenyeah, Auphoria, none of them here that night
“Omer Mil is a multicultural, multifaceted DJ and producer, bringing his passion for movement to the turntables and dance floor.”
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Omer Mil is a multicultural, multifaceted DJ and producer, bringing his passion for movement to the turntables and dance floor. Born in Paris, raised both there and in NYC, with strong French and African roots, Omer Mil vitalizes his own life experience by swerving seamlessly through a boundless variety of sounds and selections. Growing up transcending borders, cultures, and identities, Omer Mil is dedicated to delivering mixes which vitalize these stories.Freetekno on 2, Tribal on 2, Acid on 1 and Techno on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists An.Art Records.Recently at public records, Dead Letter No. 9, Substance Skatepark · often with Gui Machado, JADALAREIGN, Morgan, none of them here that night
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
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DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY. His style embodies both tradition and innovation. Firmly rooted in NYC’s Dance Music history while tastefully pushing the envelope, he masterfully explores the intersections between Soulful House, Afro House, Techno and Disco. In the DJ booth, he combines excellent mixing skills with an innate ability to read the crowd, both responding to their desires while setting his sonic agenda. He’s become well known in the New York underground scene for playing parties and clubs such as Soul In The Horn, Papi Juice, Dweller Festival, Lebain, Basement among many others. He has most recently self released their second EP Metamorphosis02 and currently holds residencies at renowned club Nowadays, and The Lot Radio.Their RA profile lists Toucan Sounds.Recently at Mood Ring, Nowadays, Paragon · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
- Hard Rock on 11, Alternative Rock on 13, Hip Hop on 1 and Indie Rock on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Co. (1), Invitation (1) and Mad Star Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Mansions, Apollo Studio, Jupiter Disco · often with Armii1n, CAMILLA, Gui Machado, none of them here that night
“Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives.”
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Born in Beijing and now based in NYC, Vivian has carved a niche in the global dance music scene with her high-energy sets and profound musical narratives. Vivian’s journey in music began amidst the backdrop of Tiananmen Square, inspiring a lifelong quest to express freedom and connection through sound. Her sets defy any single genre as she creates unconventional blends of rare vinyl treasures and innovative original productions. Her dynamic presence and versatility has propelled her to the top of the DJ scene, sharing stages with luminaries like Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Seth Troxler, Juan Atkins, and David Morales, leaving audiences spellbound from Brooklyn to beyond. Vivian’s commitment extends beyond the DJ booth; she’s a pivotal figure in the Brooklyn Sway Label and a co-founder of Freshly Pressed, a music series that supports youth music programs. Join us in celebrating Vivian Wang, who dances to the beat of her own drum, leaving a trail of joy and liberation wherever she plays.Recently at Apollo Studio, public records, H0L0 · often with Asha Jasz, Devoye, Joiah, none of them here that night
“His principle medium is the vinyl format, and his tastes range widely from 90s/00s house and progressive to trance and choice tech house nuggets, with a healthy dash of acid, electro, minimal and techno also in the mix.”
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His principle medium is the vinyl format, and his tastes range widely from 90s/00s house and progressive to trance and choice tech house nuggets, with a healthy dash of acid, electro, minimal and techno also in the mix. He has played for party series Resolute, Golden Record and Import/Export amongst others. He is a fixture on the NYC club circuit at such venues as Outer Heaven, Mansions, Elsewhere, h0L0, and is founder of the NYC club Signal. Internationally, he and has been booked for the Trotamundo Festival and established European institutions such as Club der Visionäre and Kater Blau in Berlin, and The Lion & Lamb in London. His first release on vinyl for the Kharkiv, Ukraine-based label Tvir will be available in the summer of 2025.Recently at Outer Heaven, Apollo Studio, Eris · often with Kurilo, Gian-Paul, Karine, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Greg Paulus8 with Kiyoshi, 6 with Omer Mil and 3 with Vivian Wang
- SMURFOUDIRTY3 with Omer Mil, 2 with L3Ni and 2 with Vivian Wang
- Gui Machado10 with Kiyoshi and 8 with Omer Mil
- Morgan9 with Kiyoshi and 9 with Omer Mil
- JADALAREIGN8 with Donis and 6 with Omer Mil
- Armii1n10 with Kiyoshi and 2 with Omer Mil
- Jeremy Giros6 with Donis and 3 with Omer Mil
- Joiah4 with J. Richards and 4 with Vivian Wang
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Dead Letter No. 961
- Middle half finished between31 and 102
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted110
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.
Who put it on
Golden Record NYC — 267 events and 633 artists since Aug 2023.
Vin.yl — 29 events and 155 artists since Oct 2023.