Bontan

Who they are

• Bontan

  North, United Kingdom · 5 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Andrew Phillips aka Bontan is a Liverpool, UK born and raised DJ/ Producer that has become one of the biggest ever selling artists on Beatport voted Radio 1 Future Star, received a Best Newcomer trophy at the DJ Awards, achieved multiple Beatport #1s and has an Essential Mix and Coachella play
under his belt too.”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  Andrew Phillips aka Bontan is a Liverpool, UK born and raised DJ/ Producer that has become one of the biggest ever selling artists on Beatport voted Radio 1 Future Star, received a Best Newcomer trophy at the DJ Awards, achieved multiple Beatport #1s and has an Essential Mix and Coachella play
under his belt too. After a string of early releases, a coming together with Josh Butler resulted in
‘Call You Back’
,
which came out on
Origins Records.
It would climb the Beatport charts and provide Bontan with his second overall #1 record -
a stand out release for both artists. He swiftly
followed up with his debut on Hot
Creations,
with his
‘First Time EP’
being premiered by Pete Tong on BBC
Radio 1 and was supported by all of the heavyweight dance music
publications. It went on to receive over 300 radio plays worldwide and
streamed millions of
times.
 The First Time became Hot Creations biggest selling record of the year and made Bontan the highest selling artist on Beatport across all genres for the same period, laying the foundations for a defining year for the young artist.
 Leaning more to a slight change in direction in his production with organic
percussion and smooth melodies, a fresh take on Bontan's sound was born.
A
Radio 1 Essential Mix
imminently followed and Bontan’s international touring
schedule took off, exposing himself to new fans Worldwide, and scaling the heights of dance music while allowing his sound to migrate and progress into
a more refined and signature Bontan sound.
 Coachella
came knocking and
soon after
a release on one of the hottest
labels around,
NO ART, thrust the artist onto a trajectory that knows no bounds.
2023 has seen a Bontan resurgence
and
his new,
organic drum
-
driven take on house music
has
spurred on
well
-deserved
praise from peers
and fans alike,
attracting a demand for fresh music and his selections on the
dance floor.
  SoundCloud ↗
  Their RA profile lists Defected Records, Cajual Records, Crosstown Rebels, Suara and 3 more.

  Recently at South Street Seaport, Nebula · often with Yamagucci, Lasarte, Nic Fanciulli, none of them here that night

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  Firungi

  Seattle · 20 bookings since Oct 2023 · Afro-melodic house crowd

  “Firungi (“foreigner” in Hindi) is a Brooklyn-based artist, producer and creative director exploring modern identity through rhythm.”

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  Firungi (“foreigner” in Hindi) is a Brooklyn-based artist, producer and creative director exploring modern identity through rhythm. Rooted in global percussion and long-form club music, his sets are built as journeys — shaped by instinct, contrast and an ability to read the room rather than follow a fixed formula. His sound treats the dancefloor as cultural ritual rather than genre, drawing from a broad percussive language that has earned support from Keinemusik, Damian Lazarus, Bedouin, Dennis Cruz, Jyoty, and more alongside releases including MoBlack and Black Book Records. Beyond music, Firungi operates as a broader cultural project through Fly Foreign Records and limited-run clothing capsules — extensions of the same idea: movement as identity, rhythm as common ground. Everyone is foreign somewhere. Everyone is Firungi.
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  Their RA profile lists MoBlack Records.

  Recently at Superior Ingredients, SILO, Outer Heaven · often with Harji, Anyasa, Joseph Ray, none of them here that night

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  branqueeno

  New York City · 53 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins.”

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  Chenice Branquinho aka ‘branqueeno’ is a NYC based house music DJ and producer who is inspired by its Chicago and New York sonic and cultural origins. She has a regular circuit at some of the city's best dance music clubs, like The Knockdown Center, SILO, Elsewhere, and Superior Ingredients. branqueeno’s musical style and selection brings a modern twist with an old school flare. She plays a range of house and electronic music, spanning classic, jackin’, deep, garage, acid, disco, tech, minimal, afro, latin, indie dance, and breaks. A groove is guaranteed with a lot of vocals. A true DJ, intentionally selecting and blending music that tells a story, builds up the energy, and takes the listeners on a journey. Since 2023, Chenice co-produces events that elevate, mentor, and educate others, primarily women. Notably, she was a Femme House featured artist and DJ 101 workshop teach. She is the NYC lead with the collective, Sisters in Sound, who was one of the 2025 Beatport Diversity Fund grant awardees. With the funds, the collective produced ‘Soundscape Microfest’, an all day festival highlighting diversity and education in dance music through a keynote, panels, breakout sessions, and networking. Committed to her development, she and consistently seeks opportunities to refine her technical abilities on the decks and as a producer. Her first official release was in in July 2025. Her next release is set for December 2025 on Sparkle Motion Recordings. Her production style aligns with her taste as a selector, full of groovy basslines and percussion to evoke emotion, connection, and escape to listeners on the dance floor and beyond.
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  Recently at Superior Ingredients, The Brooklyn Monarch, Culture Lab LIC · often with Bustin' Loose, Remniqe, Brother Rich, none of them here that night