Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- Mike Dunn
- next: Sat 31 OctAsh Lauryn
- next: public records, Sat 28 NovJenifa Mayanja
- JADALAREIGN
- next: Nowadays, Sat 24 OctDonis
- Matt FX
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 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Ash Lauryn and JADALAREIGN — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 May 2024.
- JADALAREIGN and Donis — 7 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 May 2024.
- Ash Lauryn and Donis — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 11 May 2024.
- Jenifa Mayanja and Donis — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 18 Nov 2023.
Who they are
“Chicago house music legend Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for over twenty years.”
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Chicago house music legend Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for over twenty years. Hailing from Englewood, Chicago, Mike started out DJing at the local block parties that took place playing disco, funk, soul and prototype Chicago house tracks. “I was one of the first cats bringing two reel-to-reels and spinning with them at the parties. I was bringing out two Pioneer 707s, doing the Hummingbird, Jacks, The Courtyard, etc. I’d bring a drum machine, too. I would make tracks right then as the party was going. Way before my guys Daft Punk and all of them were doing live gigs, I was doing that at the basement parties – just bringing drum machines and doing everything live. A lot of my early tracks came from me doing them at the party when the party was going on. I’d save it in memory and bring it home and polish it up. But I listen to it now and it’s like, damn… didn’t use enough cleaner!” Word soon spread about his talents and Mike was booked for various clubs in and around Chicago, DJ’ing with house music innovators such as Ron Hardy, Larry Heard and good friend Armando Gallop. It wasn’t long before Mike got the production bug, resulting in his first release in 1987, “Dance You Mutha” on Westbrook Records, he also started to produce and engineer for other Chicago artists, such as Armando, Fast Eddie and K-Alexi Shelby. More house and techno productions followed in the late 80s with Mike’s distinctive vocal delivery and trademark hip-house, acid, production style, to create tracks such as ‘Let It Be House’, ‘Magic Feet’ and “Face the Nation”, sometimes under the name Mike Dunn but also under aliases such as MD Connection, MDIII and QX-1. He continued to produce and release throughout the 1990s, with releases on labels such as Nervous, Nitestuff and Tribal America, whilst also working with other producers and vocalists such as Syleena Johnson, Byron Stingley, Mina Jackson, Kool Rock Steady and Kym English to name a few. More recently, tracks like Phreaky MF’ and ‘God Made Me Phunky’, rereleased on Defected records, have raised his profile and delivered his music to new audiences. Whilst new interest in Mike’s original old school jamz have taken him to work with the new generation of house and techno producers and labels, demonstrated on tracks such as ‘It’s the Music’ produced by Murphy Jaxx and ‘Touch the Sky’ produced by Alden Tyrell and released on Clone’s Jack for Daze imprint. His first album in 27 years, ‘My House, From All Angles’ was released in 2019 on Classic that was well received by press and DJs alike. This year also sees the launch of Mike’s label Blackball Muzik as an outlet for Mike’s music productions as well as releases on Defected and Gliterbox to name a few. Mike continues to DJ throughout the world playing at clubs such as Panorama Bar, Concrete, Fabric and Sub Club, and festivals such as Glastonbury, Electric Forrest demonstrating why the Chicago OG is still very much in demandTheir RA profile lists Defected Records, Classic Music Company and Glitterbox.Recently at Elsewhere, Le Bain, SILO · often with Cosmo, Dam Swindle, Cosmo, none of them here that night
“Detroit-born and Atlanta-based, Ash Lauryn is an international DJ, curator, and cultural voice pushing the Black American roots of house and techno forward.”
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Detroit-born and Atlanta-based, Ash Lauryn is an international DJ, curator, and cultural voice pushing the Black American roots of house and techno forward. Her acclaimed platform, Underground & Black—which began as a blog and evolved into a beloved NTS Radio show and event series, has become a cornerstone for honest storytelling and celebration within the dance community. Since her debut in 2016, Ash has toured the world with performances spanning London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Ibiza, New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Lisbon, earning respect for her deep, soulful selections and effortless connection to the dance floor. Ash Lauryn’s releases, including the North Atlantic EP with Jimpster and Oveous and the timeless anthem “Underground & Black” with Kai Alcé, blend Detroit house roots with soulful spoken word. In 2025, Ash expanded her vision with Mother May I, a family-centered day party and community gathering that brings parents and kids together through music and play, bridging generations while keeping the culture alive. With authenticity and purpose at the heart of her work, Ash continues to inspire a new generation of dancers, dreamers, and creators to stay rooted in rhythm and truth.House on 11, Deep House on 6, Techno on 5 and Disco on 2. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Brownswood Recordings (1), Freerange Records (1) and Mister Saturday Night Records (1); their RA profile also lists NDATL Muzik, Toy Tonics, Heist Recordings and FWM Entertainment. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Signal, Nowadays, H0L0 · often with Morgan, Kiyoshi, DJ Bone, none of them here that night
“JENIFA MAYANJA Ugandan born Jenifa Mayanja has been deeply entrenched in the underground deep house music scene for more than 25 years since the early 90's staking her claim in New York.”
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JENIFA MAYANJA Ugandan born Jenifa Mayanja has been deeply entrenched in the underground deep house music scene for more than 25 years since the early 90's staking her claim in New York. Steadily rising through the ranks Ms. Mayanja's profile has maintained an underground buzz that has her earned her a revered place as the “first lady of deep house” and a reputation for being an innovative, fearless and respected musical ambassador for women in house music. The underground culture that Jenifa Mayanja planted roots in began in New York for her as a serious music selector and music buyer at the now defunct legendary record store “Dancetracks”. This also led to an opportunity to learn firsthand about running a record label working for “Spiritual Life” owned by Joe Claussell. They say New York djs know how to be able to work any kind of situation because crowds are tough to please, well Jenifa got an education that built her into the kind of fearless dj she is today. Holding down weekly residencies at major clubs and as a main stay of the East Village thriving lounge scene of the 90s honed her technical skills and ability as a dj to move seamlessly through genres. Jenifa’s creation of the Bumako Recordings label in 2007 introduced the world to the naturalistic deep house sound she is known for as an artist and has led her musical vision for the Bumako label. From inception to now, Bumako has developed a devoted fan base that religiously follows the diverse releases on the label to date almost 25 of them including full length albums, cds and digital releases. The “Woman Walking in the Shadows” album in 2011, really set her apart from the fray and brought a new kind of attention to her signature world infused house music. She has also been at the helm of a variety of signature remixes for artists and labels of the likes of Nina Kraviz, Ethereal Sounds Anton Zap's label, Soul People Music Fred P's label, Altered Mood Recordings, Street Knowledge while also providing original productions for labels like Big Bait, Abstract Theory and recently Orbits Records run by the Bass Cadet Crew. While other djs value quantity, Jenifa Mayanja’s DJ ethos has been about bringing music culture, quality and love to the game. She has played multiple times at Panorama Bar, Fabric London, Output New York, along with appearances at Concrete Paris, Djoon and beloved events like “Freerotation”, “Horse meat disco”, and Heidegluhen”.Her dj appearances have also included stops at underground events in Tel Aviv, London, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Cologne, Brooklyn, Helsinki and Moscow. Jenifa Mayanja is also involved with two other labels EDJ and Sound Warrior. The EDJ label she co-owns with her famous other half DJ Jus-Ed. They have to date 5 releases with “Love it or Leave it” EP being premiered on the “ED & Jen” tour at the Freerotation Festival. The Sound Warrior label she co-created with Dakini 9 to showcase music production exclusively produced by women now boasts 4 major release including a double vinyl compilation featuring 9 other incredible women to be released April 2017. With her 3rd album “Stranger things have happened”coming in the summer of 2017 and upcoming long players on Sistrum, & Deep Art, Jenifa Mayanja continues to be a force to be reckoned with in her own right as an artist, dj and label owner with a distinct musical signatureTheir RA profile lists Underground Quality, Deep Explorer Music, Altered Moods, Bu-Mako Recordings and 6 more.Recently at public records, Nowadays · often with Lovie, Scott Grooves, Francis Harris, 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 Deluxx Fluxx NYC, The Chocolate Factory, BASEMENT · often with Mike Servito, Omer Mil, Morgan, none of them here that night
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
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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 Nowadays, public records, H0L0 · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, k.tea, none of them here that night
“DJ, producer, music supervisor, chef, and TV host – Matt FX is the definitive multihyphenate.”
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DJ, producer, music supervisor, chef, and TV host – Matt FX is the definitive multihyphenate. Referred to as a “musical polymath” by Forbes and a “NYC nightlife institution” by VICE, he first shot to fame as the mind behind the soundtrack of the hit Comedy Central TV show BROAD CITY, as well as for his appearances on VICE News Tonight and the Food Network. No lightweight in the kitchen either, Matt co-founded "underground fried chicken sandwich racket" DUBPLATE NYC, dubbed the 'best fried chicken sandwich of all time' by Busboy.co As a DJ, Matt approaches each and every set with an irreverence that the New York Times calls “interesting social commentary on multiple levels” and has shared lineups with artists as varied as Soul Clap and Disclosure to Snoop Dogg and Demi Lovato. His latest projects include releases with Kitsune Musique, Wolf + Lamb, and Sorry Records, with plenty more slated for release over the next year.House on 3, Acid House on 1, Disco on 1 and Experimental on 1. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Non-Friction Records (4) and Northern Spy (1); their RA profile also lists Kitsuné Musique, Wolf + Lamb, Sorry Records and Toucan Sounds. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Dead Letter No. 9, Earthly Delights, Mood Ring · often with Mona Matsuoka, Kristos, Tim Lucent, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Cosmo7 with Donis, 2 with Mike Dunn and 1 with Mike Dunn
- k.tea9 with Donis and 1 with Jenifa Mayanja
- Lovie5 with JADALAREIGN and 4 with Jenifa Mayanja
- Omer Mil6 with JADALAREIGN and 3 with Ash Lauryn
- Morgan5 with JADALAREIGN and 3 with Ash Lauryn
- Gui Machado3 with JADALAREIGN and 1 with Ash Lauryn
- Mike Servito11 with JADALAREIGN
- Mona Matsuoka11 with Matt FX
Sound
House and Techno.
styles on the acts’ catalogued releases776 said they were going — much busier than a usual Saturday at Signal.
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Signal346
- Middle half finished between252 and 512
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted78
The room
Signal — 350 events and 914 distinct artists since Feb 2025.
Most-tagged here: House (4) and Techno (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Golden Record NYC — 267 events and 633 artists since Aug 2023.