Major League Djz & Guests by Gray Area
Musica Club NYC637 W 50th Street, New York, NY 10019 · Map
This night happened — Fri 6 Sep 2024
GRAY-AREA
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
12 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- LAPORTE TWINS and LAPORTE — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
- LAPORTE TWINS and TWINS — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
- LAPORTE and TWINS — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 26 Aug 2023.
Who they are
Last at Knockdown Center in Jun · often with Kush Jones, Ariel Lights, D Stone, none of them here that night
“Eli Fola is a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, and producer.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Eli Fola is a Nigerian-American multi-disciplinary sound artist, saxophonist, DJ, and producer. He is the creator and pioneer of the live-hybrid set “Yoruba Tech Soul”, an innovative fusion of AfroHouse, techno, jazz, and classical music. He is often regarded as a saxophone genius and branded with the visual art world due to his powerful imagery that showcases Afrohouse and spirituality in a modern context. Eli Fola’s first introduction to house music and techno was his discovery of Osunlade and Jeff Mills. Fela Kuti was also a huge inspiration growing up, as Eli mixed Afrobeats and highlife music with traditional Nigerian genres. This colorful blend of artistry and style grew the backbone of his signature sound. Eli’s innovative style and sonic identity caught the attention of Grammy-winning powerhouses Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, who booked Eli for a private event at their home, and featured him at their No Commission event in Miami. Eli has shared the stage with icons like ASAP Rocky, Lil Wayne, and 2 Chainz, and has performed alongside other major artists including Black Coffee, Pablo Fierro, and Audiofly. As a film score composer, he has been commissioned to work on projects for Vogue Italia and Free The Works, including collaborations with brands like Soho House, Bacardi, ArtNews, and ArtBasel. Eli was also a 2017 TED Talks speaker and performer, presenting his talk focused on how music can be used to reconcile and highlight differences in culture and identity. In 2016, Eli Fola founded Tech Afrique, an independent label, events, and cultural platform that promotes Afrofuturist ideas. Growing with large success, Tech Afrique keeps a progressive pulse on the culture, serving as a buzzing platform to release music and showcase upcoming DJs and producers around the world. With a special focus on the historically underrepresented BIPOC community, the label has successfully released three EPs and curated a sizzling event series across New York City and Tulum, Mexico that highlights the magic of his multicultural artistry.Their RA profile lists Connected.Recently at Brooklyn Mirage, SILO · often with Sanvero, Bruce Wayne, FULL VENUE TAKEOVER w, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Selina · often with stillmecca, Annabelle Kline, MUSUBI, none of them here that night
“Since moving to the city in 2018, they have modeled for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Tom Ford and top-tier magazines such as iD and Vogue!”
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the whole biography
Since moving to the city in 2018, they have modeled for brands such as Nike, Adidas, Tom Ford and top-tier magazines such as iD and Vogue! You may have seen them on a billboard or ad somewhere in your city too! They have spun brand events such as Kooples Paris in-store holiday event and for Nike at the former Playboy Club NYC. They have even spun at the renowned concert venue, the Knockdown Center. They have taken their talents and love for djing throughout the boroughs and even to a few different states! They approach every gig with the same mindset. The goal of their sets are not to just spin music but to create an unforgettable, incomparable vibe and experience EACH AND EVERY TIME. They pride themselves on this mentality.Recently at Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Selina · often with Coco & Breezy, Soul Summit Music, TEE EM DEE, none of them here that night
Recently at Elsewhere, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Selina · often with stillmecca, Annabelle Kline, MUSUBI, none of them here that night
Recently at Kings Hall - Avant Gardner · often with JaronPaulJones, MoBlack, Samantha Michelle, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Annabelle Kline2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- International Bags2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- James Juke2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- MUSUBI2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- OLEA2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- shekdash2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- stillmecca2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
- The Whooligan2 with LAPORTE TWINS and 2 with TWINS
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Musica Club NYC25
- Middle half finished between10 and 76
- Past Fridays at this venue counted31
The room
Musica Club NYC — 96 events and 219 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 1,000.
Who put it on
GRAY-AREA — 429 events and 994 artists since Aug 2023.