Soul in the Horn with Natasha Diggs
The Chocolate Factory70 Scott Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Fri 21 Mar 2025
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Who was billed3 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
2 of the 3 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Natasha Diggs and L3Ni — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 26 Apr 2024.
Who they are
“As resident of 2 of New York City's most classic cultural institutions of music..”
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As resident of 2 of New York City's most classic cultural institutions of music.. Soul in the Horn and the all 45 party Mobile Mondays!, Diggs remains purposeful in her mission to uplift & liberate dance floors globally and has established herself as one of the most vibrant and sought after djs in the world. Her unique positioning in the music universe has seen her hold weekly residency at Brooklyn's acclaimed Output club with Hip Hop luminary Q-Tip, tour with Grammy award winning songstress Lauryn Hill, and be immersed in the soul, disco, and house scene reaching around the planet.. She's played alongside everyone from Erykah Badu to Kenny Dope, Dam-Funk to Jayda G.. and with a vast musical knowledge and impeccably soulful taste can hold her own as both a skilled party rocker and deep selector. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York and can be heard on her weekly show with Q-Tip #AbstractRadio which airs weekly on Beats1 Apple Music.Recently at 99 Scott Ave, The Chocolate Factory · often with Karizma, MOON BABE, Just Blaze, none of them here that night
“ake a look at artists with one-word monikers — Madonna, Prince, Beyonce — and they each have one common thread: possessing a remarkable ability to craft music that the masses are drawn towards.”
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ake a look at artists with one-word monikers — Madonna, Prince, Beyonce — and they each have one common thread: possessing a remarkable ability to craft music that the masses are drawn towards. Soni is no different, as the performer’s approach to the worlds of House, R&B & what she calls Hip Rock is one in which her vocals leave listeners enveloped in thought and emotion. Born and bred in Queens, N.Y., the stalwart entertainer honed her skills in church, singing in the choir during her time as a Catholic school girl. But it was her work tickling the piano keys, coupled with her guitar playing, that proved she had an innate talent to sing and perform, improving on her abilities to command a crowd. Add in the fact that she can also work a room spinning records as a DJ and it’s apparent she is multifaceted in her artistry. Soni, who calls home to the melting pot that is New York City, doesn’t confine herself to the five borough’s though. Just like the color of her hair — an ever changing mix of hues — her location changes from month to month, gaining inspiration for songs overseas and gracing crowds with her stage show in a wide array of cities in Europe. Just like the artists that came before her and inspired who she’s become today — David Bowie, Donna Summer, Ray Baretto, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Led Zepellin, Dinah Washington, the B52’s, Joan Jett and the Beatles – Soni understands that a worldly presence is what defines a true master behind the microphone. A self-proclaimed “renaissance woman,” the songstress, who’s also dabbled in modeling, marketing, music promotion, has a knack for nourishing the right relationships, earning herself placement on records and collaborations early on in her career working with artists such as Timberland, Bubba Sparxx, Beatnuts to name a few. In 2004, Soni was featured on DJ Tony Touch’s album, The Piece Maker 2, where she crafted a remake of the classic S.O.S Band record “Just be Good to Me.” With that network in tow, she scored vocal work on both of Touch’s Reggaetony albums. In 2007, Soni met famed house veteran “Little” Louie Vega, creating a strong working relationship that produced her first single on Vega Records, “Here to Stay.” While her Puerto Rican roots are showcased in some of her past catalog of music, it’s the present work she’s creating that speaks to her musicianship across a myriad of genres. “I would love for my music to create emotion, joy, consciousness, compassion and influence people,” Soni states.“ There are many different emotions and a strong personality I project through my music, that’s influenced by my experiences, friends and family, as well as the different genres I’ve been exposed to growing up.”Inspired by her father, who played everything from the congas to saxophone and sang doo-wop, Soni moves in the same direction, never allowing herself to be defined or stamped based on one sound. From R&B, Hip Rock with bass to soulful House music, her vocals pique listeners’ interest. Tracks like “Moody 3000” produced by Todd Terry, “Silly Girl” featuring the esteemed Roots’ drummer Questlove and the Raekwon-assisted “Get It Together” attest to that. Currently the face and host of Cypress Hills own BReal.tv’s live broadcast aired weekly “Toca Tuesday”, she interviews her fellow artists and entertains the viewers with her witty style. Now, the chanteuse is crafting her debut album, replete with hip-hop’s boom-bap, the island flavor of reggae, mesmerizing house, classic influence of Rock and the tenderness of R&B. While some may try to throw labels on what her music represents, Soni serves as a music teacher of sorts, defining what she truly is: a versatile force with a voice that touches the soul.Their RA profile lists Vega Records.Recently at The W Hotel Times Square, Xanadu, Skyport Marina · often with Quentin Harris, Jihad Muhammad, Antonio Ocasio, none of them here that night
“L3Ni is a DJ, producer, mastering engineer and the general manager of Soul in the Horn.”
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L3Ni is a DJ, producer, mastering engineer and the general manager of Soul in the Horn. Based in Brooklyn, she has worked as a mastering engineer at Aerial Sound Mastering Studios, production manager of Chelsea Music Hall, and is an accomplished classically trained pianist.Recently at Elsewhere, Dead Letter No. 9, House of Yes · often with Ksenyeah, Auphoria, Omer Mil, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Donis4 with L3Ni and 3 with Natasha Diggs
- Karizma4 with Natasha Diggs
- DJ Kemit3 with Natasha Diggs
- Just Blaze3 with Natasha Diggs
- Kai Alce3 with Natasha Diggs
- MOON BABE3 with Natasha Diggs
- Omer Mil3 with L3Ni
- Osunlade3 with Natasha Diggs
47 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at The Chocolate Factory.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at The Chocolate Factory243
- Middle half finished between111 and 419
- Past Fridays at this venue counted52
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
Who put it on
Soul in the Horn — 34 events and 116 artists since Aug 2023.