Fred P + Shawn Dub / Ella Hussle + Kels / Dare Balogun

public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map

This night happened — Sat 16 Nov 2024

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Who was billed5 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

9 of the 10 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

Shawn Dub and Kels — 20 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 16 Sep 2023.

Who they are

Fred P
New York City · 13 bookings since Aug 2023
“Fred P, also known as Black Jazz Consortium, is a pivotal figure in the deep house and electronic music landscape.”
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Fred P, also known as Black Jazz Consortium, is a pivotal figure in the deep house and electronic music landscape. With over two decades of sonic exploration, his music transcends the dance floor, serving as both a personal and collective journey into introspection and transformation. Rooted in spirituality, authenticity, and innovation, Fred’s sound is a conduit for emotional resonance—a universal language designed to uplift and inspire. Born and raised in New York City, Fred’s formative years were shaped by the city’s vibrant underground scene, where the legacies of Larry Heard, Frankie Knuckles, and Strictly Rhythm’s golden era left an indelible mark. However, his artistry extends far beyond his influences. "My service is to the music, and the music is for the people," Fred once said—a testament to his ethos of creating with purpose and intention. His prolific catalog, including standout releases like States of Bliss, 6AM, and the Rhythms from the Road series, showcases his fearless blend of ambient textures, jazz inflections, and hypnotic house grooves. Through his labels—Soul People Music, Private Society, and the newly launched Collective Resource—Fred has cultivated spaces for sonic experimentation, offering everything from secret DJ weapons to deeply meditative compositions. Fred’s DJ sets are immersive experiences, known for their seamless storytelling and ability to guide dancers through reflective, soul-stirring territories. Whether performing at institutions like Panorama Bar, Tresor, or in intimate spaces around the world, he crafts atmospheres where music becomes a transformative force. His commitment to evolution is equally evident in projects like his long-form work Counterpoise, his subscriber-focused releases on Private Society, and the forthcoming live Black Jazz Consortium trio, blending electronics with organic instrumentation. After relocating to Berlin in 2012 and navigating the solitude of the pandemic, Fred found renewed clarity, deepening his connection to music and community. His post-lockdown work reflects this growth—raw, heartfelt, and infused with the wisdom of lived experience. Beyond the decks and the studio, his e-book Pathways To Sonic Alchemy delves into the philosophy behind his craft, offering insights into sound as both art and a tool for self-discovery. Fred P continues to stand as a beacon of integrity in electronic music—an artist whose sound is as timeless as it is transformative.
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Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Renaissance, NRK Music, Get Physical Music and 6 more.
Recently at H0L0, Jolene Sound Room Brooklyn, Nowadays · often with Lakuti, Morgan, Marie Lung, none of them here that night
Shawn Dub
New York City · 81 bookings since Sep 2023
“Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ and collector with deep crates.”
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Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ and collector with deep crates. Hailing from Long Beach, California, He moved to NYC a few years ago after a stint in the Bay Area where he was a vital member of the underground scene. Today he resides in Brooklyn, and actively spins around the city as part of I Love Vinyl, a crew which also includes other notorious diggers like Amir Abdullah , DJ Scribe,OP! & Jon Oliver.
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Deep House on 1, Disco on 1, House on 1 and Boom Bap on 1. styles on their catalogued releases
Released on Avatar (1), Cedar Room Party Music (1) and The Mixtape Club (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at Moondog Hifi, Dead Letter No. 9, Locust Grove · often with JADALAREIGN, Ali Berger, Paul Nickerson, none of them here that night
Ella Hussle
New York City · 18 bookings since Oct 2023
“Originally from Las Vegas, Ella's DJ career blossomed in New York City in 2015, where she independently secured residencies at notable venues including Pianos, The Delancey, and Kinfolk ultimately leading her to international opportunities such as being the opening DJ for the Yuna Chapter Tour and Opening for the legends Jrocc and Peanut Butter Wolf for their Stones Throw night.”
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Originally from Las Vegas, Ella's DJ career blossomed in New York City in 2015, where she independently secured residencies at notable venues including Pianos, The Delancey, and Kinfolk ultimately leading her to international opportunities such as being the opening DJ for the Yuna Chapter Tour and Opening for the legends Jrocc and Peanut Butter Wolf for their Stones Throw night. Throughout her evolving DJ career, Ella has had the pleasure of collaborating with reputable companies including YouTube, Paper Mag, Verizon, Footaction, NTS and Hypebae for an array of projects from happy hours and mixtape curation to commercials and community sessions. Most recently, Ella solidified a DJ duo with fellow artist and West-Coast native, La La, and together they have curated a monthly party called SWAPMEET, which aims to highlight an eclectic mix of music, personalities and West Coast energy in East Coast spaces such as Kinfolk 94, Sultan Room and Elsewhere. Her sound is a combination of R&B, house and funk with a harmonious balance of electronic, alternative rock and garage.
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Recently at Nowadays, Eavesdrop, Good Room · often with Honey Bun, beewack, Mo Yasin, none of them here that night
Kels
Detroit · 44 bookings since Aug 2023
“kels is a triple threat: dancer, digger, and DJ.”
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kels is a triple threat: dancer, digger, and DJ. She had her musical upbringing in Detroit, where she danced for 13 years surrounded by the people who gave birth to the music and values that exposed her to different realms. Being present and sensitive trained her ear and took her musicality to the next level. In 2018 she started her party and mix series maneater - where she cultivated unique line ups that connected many talented DJ’s to share music in spaces that allowed them to shine. Maneater moved with her to Brooklyn in 2019 where it has continued to draw crowds to clubs and underground spaces alike. Meanwhile, kels continues to DJ independently at venues across the States including Public Records, Spot Lite, Dante’s HIfi, Hot Mass, and Nowadays. She recently launched a new residency at Nightmoves, a club designed by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, where you can find her playing an extended five hour set each month. As a former elementary school teacher of eight years, kels brings her empathetic nature and magnetic spirit to the turntables every time she steps into the booth. kels is an agent of change always pushing community to the forefront aka connecting the cuties. Her musical thought process, practicality, and genre fluid vinyl collection will take your heart on the voyage you deserve - if you’re open to it.
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Recently at Mansions, Eavesdrop, Circle Line Cruises · often with Mike Servito, Titonton Duvanté, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
dare balogun
5 bookings since Aug 2024
Last at H0L0 in Aug · often with Ryan C. Clarke, DJ Etta, Love Higher, none of them here that night