Audition
DJ Firmeza, Love Higher, Swaya B2B Battygyal, Blessing
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Wed 23 Oct 2024
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Who was billed5 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
8 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- DJ Firmeza and Love Higher — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Wed 23 Oct 2024.
- Swaya and Blessing — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 16 Mar 2024.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists Warp Records and Principe.
often with DJ Marfox, Ge-ology, JAGU4R, none of them here that night
“Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms.”
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Hailing from Ohio but now thriving in New Jersey, Love Higher is a dynamic DJ and visionary producer who crafts awe-inspiring, genre-blending experiences that transport audiences into electrifying realms. With an eclectic range that spans Baile Funk, Footwork, Ghetto Tech, Techno, and beyond, Love Higher takes listeners on a sonic journey like no other. As a proud member of the esteemed Blessed Up Gang, a remarkable Black DJ collective rooted in Ohio, as well as VRRG, their influence and artistry extend far and wide. You can find their exhilarating DJ mixes released on prestigious labels such as Jerome, Femmethug, Daisychain, and Somersault Records. Moreover, Love Higher has shared the stage with luminaries including the enigmatic A.S.L. Princess, the visionary Titonton Duvante, and the captivating Please (CHI). Prepare to be transported to new dimensions as Love Higher unleashes their sonic prowess, captivating hearts, and minds with every beat.Recently at Mood Ring, Heaven Can Wait, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with wahala.wav, sola system, Simisola, none of them here that night
“Massachusetts born and Brooklyn based artist, producer and audio engineer Sophie Sawaya MacArthur, better known as Swaya, has spent a lifetime exploring the possibilities of storytelling and meaning making through sound.”
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Massachusetts born and Brooklyn based artist, producer and audio engineer Sophie Sawaya MacArthur, better known as Swaya, has spent a lifetime exploring the possibilities of storytelling and meaning making through sound. Raised by Brazilian and American parents, she spent her childhood studying violin before becoming disillusioned by the lack of creativity classical studies offered. She found her musical home on the internet becoming obsessed with hardcore punk, hip hop and experimental electronic music. A graduate of Communications Studies at Concordia University, she spent 5 years in Montreal where she was an active member of the music scene, performing her music at MUTEK, Pop Montreal, Slut Island, Never Apart, Datcha and more. Since she began posting her music online in 2016, Swaya has released 5 EPs and countless tracks, edits and mixes, consistently pushing and reinventing herself with each release. Beyond her personal artistic work Swaya is also an established producer and audio engineer, currently working with Brooklyn producer Tony Seltzer at his studio Seltzer Sounds. She has worked with the likes of Zelooperz, Babyxsosa, Key!, Hawa, Marti, Mercury, Michael Christmas, Magella and more.Their RA profile lists Purple Tape Pedigree, Tobago Tracks, s.M.i.L.e. and Ultra Rare.Recently at Honey's, Singers, Jupiter Disco · often with Battygyal, Lil Zé, Jetty, none of them here that night
“maisonblessing.com”
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Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, The End · often with DJ DEADNAME, Yves B Golden, Surgery, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Jetty3 with Swaya and 2 with Blessing
- wahala.wav34 with Love Higher
- sola system28 with Love Higher
- SLICK DOWN12 with Love Higher
- Nishévitha10 with Love Higher
- Simisola9 with Love Higher
- Certified Jesus Freak7 with Love Higher
- DJ DEADNAME7 with Blessing
how this compares
- Median final count, Wednesdays at Bossa Nova Civic Club27
- Middle half finished between15 and 41
- Past Wednesdays at this venue counted199
The room
Bossa Nova Civic Club — 1,517 events and 2,480 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Who put it on
Mystic Stylez — 24 events and 94 artists since Oct 2023.