SLICK DOWN x BOYZ II THEM
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Sat 22 Feb 2025
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Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- ADAB
- next: public records, Mon 9 NovRussell E.L. Butler
- wahala.wav
- sola system
- next: Mood Ring, Sat 31 OctLove Higher
- Boyz II Them
- SLICK DOWN
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
12 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- wahala.wav and Love Higher — 33 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- sola system and Love Higher — 27 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- wahala.wav and sola system — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- wahala.wav and SLICK DOWN — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 20 Dec 2023.
- Love Higher and SLICK DOWN — 11 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 20 Dec 2023.
- sola system and SLICK DOWN — 8 shared bills before that night, first on Wed 20 Dec 2023.
- Russell E.L. Butler and Boyz II Them — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
- ADAB and Russell E.L. Butler — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
- ADAB and Boyz II Them — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“Characterized often by their palette of sounds, they made a name for themselves in Cleveland spinning a variety of genres (house/techno/beats etc.) and venues alike.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Characterized often by their palette of sounds, they made a name for themselves in Cleveland spinning a variety of genres (house/techno/beats etc.) and venues alike. Having started djing dance music heavily as a result of finding Cleveland's queer run techno party In Training and being a non binary black youth raised across a few states in the Rustbelt (IL/MICH/OH), they seek to unabashedly open up new understandings for both themselves and others...Recently at H0L0, Knockdown Center, Nowadays · often with Shyboi, K Wata, Enayet, none of them here that night
“Russell Ellington Langston Butler is a Black artist from Bermuda, living and working in New York City.”
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the whole biography
Russell Ellington Langston Butler is a Black artist from Bermuda, living and working in New York City. Russell has painstakingly cultivated a unique artistic expression that integrates and investigates themes around process, technological innovation, the archive, and confrontation. Their works have taken the form of vinyl records, digital audio releases, live A/V performances, and special archiving projects.Techno on 41, House on 23, Electro on 14 and Ambient on 11. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on .FREQLINK (1), Black Artist Database (1) and TRNWRK (1); their RA profile also lists Spectral Sound, Mister Saturday Night Records, Opal Tapes, CGI Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Mansions, public records, Earthly Delights · often with Ali Berger, Nick Boyd, Eden Aurelius, none of them here that night
“Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger.”
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Clubby, textural, and emotionally resonant, his sets operate with an urgency while unafraid to linger. A resident on NYC's 8 Ball Radio, with appearances on Balamii and The Lot Radio, his show PALM WINE is a personal exploration of Black electronic and experimental music, the immediacy of the dance floor, and cultural memory.Recently at Mood Ring, Trans-Pecos, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Simisola, Niyah West, Juno, none of them here that night
“Raised between three continents, borders and genres aren’t boundaries when sola system weaves sonic tapestries - from global club and bad bitch rap to percussive bass and shimmery house, sola system’s goal is to make you move. sola system is driven by a desire to connect QTPOC communities through music. sola system is a co-founder of ABEG NYC, a collective by and for queer Africans, and SLICK DOWN, a collective focused on electronic music’s roots in black culture. they are a resident on 8 Ball Radio and host their party HYPNOSIS quarterly.”
their own biography
Recently at Mood Ring, Earthly Delights, Honey's · often with Madre Guía, DJ Shannon, Mengze, 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 Honey's, Earthly Delights, Mood Ring · often with Simisola, Nishévitha, Petal, none of them here that night
Recently at Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Rah Rah Gabor, HEAVY PLEASURE, Ceyenne Doroshow, none of them here that night
Recently at Mood Ring, Jade · often with Simisola, Daniro, Flores Negras, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Simisola9 with Love Higher, 8 with wahala.wav and 3 with SLICK DOWN
- Nishévitha10 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Bodegaparty5 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Nick Boyd4 with Russell E.L. Butler and 3 with sola system
- Niyah West4 with Love Higher and 3 with wahala.wav
- Daniro2 with SLICK DOWN and 2 with wahala.wav
- Ariel Zetina2 with ADAB and 1 with Boyz II Them
- DJ Slugo2 with wahala.wav and 1 with SLICK DOWN
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Bossa Nova Civic Club28
- Middle half finished between15 and 42
- Past Saturdays 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
Slick Down — 25 events and 77 artists since Aug 2023.