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  Bradford James

  New York City · 28 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Throughout his illustrious journey, he has consistently graced countless events, enchanting audiences all over the United States and Canada with his unmatched musical prowess.”

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  Throughout his illustrious journey, he has consistently graced countless events, enchanting audiences all over the United States and Canada with his unmatched musical prowess. For the past two decades and counting, Bradford has embraced the role of event curator, meticulously handpicking each element to create unforgettable experiences. His passion for soulful house music has led him to share the stage with some of the industry's most revered talents, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and souls of his listeners. In 2021, Bradford's exceptional talent and dedication to his craft were recognized as he secured the impressive #24 spot on the "Bembe Awards Top 100 DJ List." This accolade placed him among the crème de la crème of the culture, cementing his status as a true maestro of his genre. Beyond his accomplishments as a DJ, Bradford has also made significant contributions as a music producer. Officially breaking into the scene in 2005, he made an immediate impact with his distinct sound. His releases and collaborations appeared on esteemed labels such as Trippin UK, Shack Music UK, Shelter Records, Future Vision, Seed Recordings, DailySession, and Yoruba Records have captivated audiences around the globe. To date, Bradford has crafted and unleashed over 100 original compositions and remixes, showcasing his creative depth and versatility as an artist. As one half of the esteemed Cedar Sound Workshop production team, he skillfully delves into the rich sounds of Detroit, Chicago, and New York, artfully blending elements from the past and present. This musical alchemy has become his signature, setting him apart from his peers and establishing him as a force to be reckoned with. Bradford's mixing style is a true testament to his melodic genius. With every seamless transition, he weaves a tapestry of emotions, taking his listeners on a captivating sonic journey. It is through his masterful manipulation of sound that he reveals his true musical prowess, leaving an everlasting imprint on those fortunate enough to experience his performances. As Bradford continues to captivate audiences with his soul-stirring sets and mesmerizing productions, his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of soulful house music only continues to grow. His dedication to his craft, unwavering passion, and unyielding commitment to delivering the very best in music ensure that his name will forever be synonymous with excellence.
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  Deep House on 23, House on 20, Disco on 3 and Breakbeat on 2. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Arawakan (1), Dailysession Records (1) and Love City Edits (1); their RA profile also lists Shack Music, Deepa Grooves, Yoruba Records, Airdrop Records and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at Now & Then NYC, KEYBAR · often with Silent H, D*Sol, Shan S Silent H, none of them here that night

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  Ameer Brooks

  New York City · 15 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Ameer’s earliest musical influences came due to his parents’ love for all types of music.”

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  Ameer’s earliest musical influences came due to his parents’ love for all types of music. Throughout his childhood, he would become obsessed with artists like Michael Jackson, The Notorious B.I.G, and Kool and the Gang. Ameer’s Father, Muhammed Samir, listened to House Music, DJs like Alan King and Naeem Johnson, often, sprouting Ameer’s later love for the genre. He was first introduced to the art of djing through a program on MTV at the age of seven, already having been loving music for years. From there his parents bought him a Numark iDJ Live and the rest was history. Soon it would be clubs at 14, festivals at 15, Miami at 16, and so on. Ameer has been playing for over 10 years, and over the years has employed several techniques to spice up his sets like playing original remixes and mashups, and playing 3-4 songs at one time. Ameer has been booked with some of the DJ greats over the last 10 years of his djing career. In Miami at the Yuca Club in 2017, he was booked with Louie Vega, Timmy Regisford, and Ultra Naté during the Miami Music Week. Later that year he would be booked with the legendary Chosen Few DJs in Chicago. 2018 would bring the Jamaica Frenzy in which Ameer would participate in a weeklong event in Negril, Jamaica being booked with other DJs like David Harness, David Morales, Dj Spinna, DJ Spen, Salah Anase, and several other DJs. More recently he was blessed enough to be booked in a tour through Montreal, Atlanta, and then Washington D.C. in which he was booked on the same card as Black Coffee, Themba, DJ Angelo, Blondish, and Paskal Daze. Besides doing music Ameer is a current 4th-year student in college, studying National Security Media Arts, and minor in African American History. In conjunction with school and music, Ameer also is in love with the visual arts and has been fascinated with video production since childhood. Ameer looks to film series like Star Wars, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones as his earliest influences when it comes to visual arts. Ameer is also an avid photographer and videographer and plans to pursue work in the visual arts, while also doing music. Ameer also has released several original songs including Are You Afraid and House Strutting which was released under the OPOM record label. Ameer’s first independent release was called Doom, which was released in 2020. Ameer plans on continuing to release more and more music and hopefully DJ more internationally in the coming years. Along with djing Ameer hopes to grow his YouTube and Twitch career and create content across his various passions. Within the next 5 years, Ameer is looking to graduate college and grow his support base through hard work and consistent output. Whether it be gaming videos, twitch streams, or original music the goal is to put out good and well-produced content that people can enjoy
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  Recently at 99 Scott Ave, Dance Parade NY, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Natasha Diggs, k.tea, Ali Coleman, none of them here that night

• BLESSTONIO

  2 bookings since Sep 2024

  Last at Jade in Sep · often with Soyklo, LeCamille, BEYBLADE SHAWTY, none of them here that night

• Zak Zodiak

  San Francisco/Oakland · 19 bookings since Apr 2024

  “Born & raised in San Francisco, CA, Zak Zodiak is a multi-disciplinary artist with a special love for dance, Capoeira, video, and DJing.”

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  Born & raised in San Francisco, CA, Zak Zodiak is a multi-disciplinary artist with a special love for dance, Capoeira, video, and DJing. In 2018 he encountered the House Music & dance scenes in the Bay Area through his initial teachers Coflo & Tsunami, and would then discover DJs such as Patrick Wilson, Nina Sol & PSoul (Elements Oakland), Jayvi Velasco (AfterAfter Hours), and David Harness (Mighty Real). After visiting NYC for the nightlife scene multiple times since 2021, captured by parties like Soul in the Horn & Shelter, in August 2023 he left his hometown for Brooklyn to dig deeper into the NYC club culture. Since then, he’s supported Rare Jordan’s ‘Forever Rare’ party as a content & media manager, hosted for Tyrone Francis’ BKNY party, and is a resident DJ with LoveCity’s Madness parties. He is also a member of the Bed-Stuy based DJ collective, Von Kings. He continues to work with his beloved Elements crew back in the Bay as a content creator & videographer.
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  Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Now & Then NYC, Nowadays · often with Silent H, Bendito, Shan S Silent H, none of them here that night

• FRANCINE ALMEDA

  2 bookings since Jun 2024

  Last at Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn in Jun · often with CBCAIRWAVES, Alcantara, LANSUH, none of them here that night