TCF presents / Gabrielle Kwarteng, JADALAREIGN, Father Dukes, Cosmo + More
The Chocolate Factory70 Scott Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Sat 8 Feb 2025
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: Nowadays, Sat 7 NovGabrielle Kwarteng
- JADALAREIGN
- Father Dukes
- next: public records, Sat 7 NovCosmo
- next: Nowadays, Sat 24 OctDonis
- next: Good Room, Thu 22 OctS'aint Panic
- Alissa Brianna
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
11 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- S'aint Panic and Alissa Brianna — 17 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Jan 2024.
- JADALAREIGN and Donis — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 May 2024.
- Cosmo and Donis — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 6 Oct 2023.
- JADALAREIGN and Cosmo — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 8 Jun 2024.
- Donis and S'aint Panic — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Jul 2024.
- Father Dukes and Alissa Brianna — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Feb 2025.
- JADALAREIGN and S'aint Panic — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 3 Nov 2023.
- JADALAREIGN and Father Dukes — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Feb 2025.
- Donis and Alissa Brianna — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Feb 2025.
- Cosmo and S'aint Panic — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 8 Feb 2025.
Who they are
“Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Gabrielle Kwarteng’s journey continues to be one of passion, dedication and fate. Born and raised in New York, Kwarteng has withstood shifting sands in dance music to represent a curatorial presence with a deep knowledge of music history, driven by a dedication to regenerating its culture. In an era of everything at once, Kwarteng is a DJ who weaves stories for the dancefloor that often look to the past, while always focusing on possible futures. In an era of sonic singularities, Kwarteng’s flexibility and curiosity is a virtue; her long-awaited debut at Dekmantel Festival in 2023 resulted in no less than three sets across the weekend, each possessing contrasting energies. Elsewhere London’s iconic Fabric have championed Kwarteng on multiple occasions, programming her into their prestigious 25th birthday celebrations alongside the likes of Ben UFO and Ricardo Villalobos. At Berghain, she has appeared with even greater frequency as part of some of the fabled club’s most crucial parties, including CSD, Silvester, as well as smoothly piloting seven-hour closing sets in Panorama Bar. Such reverberations have reached far beyond the club; FKA twigs extended a personal invite to soundtrack her 2024 Met Gala afterparty. Taking place at The Standard, Kwarteng played just a few blocks uptown from the Soho Grand ballroom, where she had once furtively begun her first DJ residency, less than a decade earlier. The roots of this keen musicality run deep. Born in Brooklyn to Ghanaian parents but raised in the Bronx, Kwarteng’s childhood was soundtracked by a mix of first-wave Highlife, Afrobeat and disco. Outside her own front door, in a thriving neighborhood of diverse American experiences, entire sounds and scenes expanded and exploded as pop-culture began to mutate in new ways, both online and off. Crossing to Manhattan for school, the tempo changed entirely as rock, hip hop and experimental music filled Kwarteng’s ears, accompanying her intense study. Juggling academia with the beat became part of life, and she was later presented with the Mixcloud Online Radio Award for Best Eclectic Show, broadcasting on then burgeoning online radio station, The Lot. An early and completely unexpected acknowledgement of an instinct for music that traversed genre expectations, it laid down the foundations for her later move and return to Europe, and a commitment to trusting her creative instincts. Here, Kwarteng has not only become a fixture in established, open-minded musical spaces everywhere from Berlin, London, Amsterdam and Paris, but is equally called upon to establish the energy of new ventures, such as Horst Club in Belgium. Her resplendent selections have made connections further still, on tour in Australia, South America and soon to include Asia. Listening and dancing to Kwarteng, whether in a cavernous rave hall, a sweat-soaked underground club or amid the temporary pleasures of a festival, is an experience that feels at once familiar but always energizing. Fluidly slipping through a mix of heady 80s and 90s US house, disco interpretations that traverse diaspora and eras, and the futurist pulse of physical, emotive techno, Kwarteng expertly matches the requisite energy of contemporary queer rave culture. This understanding led to an invitation to make a storied Glastonbury festival debut at the legendary Block 9, the deepest pleasure center within the nocturnal NYC Downlow, before returning in 2024 for a back-to-back set with Shanti Celeste, this time on the wider scale of the Silver Hayes stage. Wherever she performs, Kwarteng’s expertise serves to not only continue the championing of Black American genres such as house, techno and disco, but equally, to explore the continuum of global dance music as a whole. Having laid the foundations for a unique musical journey, it’s a level of respect that’s tangible on any dancefloor. In these increasingly sacred spaces, Gabrielle Kwarteng’s personal passion translates into collective ecstasy. The dig continues.Recently at public records, Paragon, Nowadays · often with Berghain, Massimiliano Pagliara, Boris, none of them here that night
- Techno on 4, Jungle on 3, House on 3 and Drum n Bass on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on HAUS of ALTR (3) and Sorry Records (1). labels on their catalogued releases
Recently at SILO, Bossa Nova Civic Club, public records · often with Mike Servito, Ash Lauryn, Omer Mil, none of them here that night
Recently at Nowadays, Mansions, Good Room · often with Mike Servito, Justin Cudmore, Jeffrey Sfire, none of them here that night
“Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility. A forever student of 90s subcultures, Cosmo is now an authority in connecting those dots, decompartmentalizing genres during her sets and revitalizing the club as a much needed space for expression and joy. Cosmo may open a night with her early entry points to dance music, gospel and funk and vocal-heavy RnB, and proceed to blend break beats with new jack swing or old-school house with tribal—all delivered with remarkable clarity of voice and a sense of self that fueled her fated teenage move to New York to DJ over a decade ago. Being from the Midwest, her house music literacy circles its epicenters and favors groovy records, warm basslines, playful vocals, and elating instrumentals that stir the spirit. Her deep knowledge, cultural curiosity, and refreshing authenticity make Cosmo one of New York’s most in-demand DJs, a regular at the most iconic clubs and a Fashion Week party go-to. She is a resident at Public Records, where she can explore every inch of her collection and join forces with legends like Sandy Rivera as well as other torchbearing peers. She’s represented the city sharing the decks with her heroes like Honey Dijon and Mike Dunn, and on esteemed platforms such as Benji B’s BBC Radio 1 show and Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company show. As a longtime resident at The Lot Radio, Cosmo gets the opportunity to share everything she cherishes and often includes parts of her CD and magazine archives. Music has soundtracked Cosmo’s every move. Her gratitude for her practice is apparent, and her effervescence behind the decks reaches the crowd no matter the size of the room—a musical hug that holds dancers through times good and bad.Recently at public records, Black Flamingo, Honey's · often with Eli Escobar, Hidden Spheres, Belinda Becker, none of them here that night
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
their own biography
the whole biography
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 BASEMENT, Black Flamingo, Nowadays · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, k.tea, none of them here that night
- House on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists Nervous Records.
Recently at Xanadu, Good Room, SILO · often with Will Automagic, The Carry Nation, Nita Aviance, none of them here that night
- House on 2, Experimental on 1, Techno on 1 and Vocal on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesTheir RA profile lists W&O Street Tracks and Edible Records.
Recently at Good Room, SILO, Nowadays · often with The Carry Nation, Nita Aviance, Will Automagic, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Nita Aviance16 with Alissa Brianna and 14 with S'aint Panic
- The Carry Nation16 with Alissa Brianna and 14 with S'aint Panic
- Will Automagic15 with S'aint Panic and 14 with Alissa Brianna
- Mike Servito11 with JADALAREIGN and 3 with Father Dukes
- STEEN6 with S'aint Panic and 5 with Alissa Brianna
- Sterling Juan Diaz5 with Donis and 3 with S'aint Panic
- Justin Cudmore4 with JADALAREIGN and 2 with Father Dukes
- Ron Like Hell3 with S'aint Panic and 2 with Alissa Brianna
68 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Saturday at The Chocolate Factory.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at The Chocolate Factory188
- Middle half finished between65 and 470
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted65
The room
The Chocolate Factory — 150 events and 569 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: House (7), Techno (6), Bass (3) and Funk / Soul (3). genre tags on this room’s listings