Groove Tonic with Funk du Jour and Aaron Dae ( Razor-N-Tape)

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  Aaron Dae

  New York City · 23 bookings since Sep 2023

  “As co-head of Razor-N-Tape, his musical sensibility has helped shaped the sound of some of the most respected underground disco and deep house to come out of New York City in the past 10 years.”

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  As co-head of Razor-N-Tape, his musical sensibility has helped shaped the sound of some of the most respected underground disco and deep house to come out of New York City in the past 10 years. Aaron found dance music in the heyday of the 90's NYC rave & club scene and spent his formative years promoting famed New York Clubs Tunnel, Twilo, Vinyl and Limelight. Throughout the 2000s he made his home in Philadelphia and Chicago, but in 2010 he returned home to NYC where he soon connected with current partner JKriv to form Razor-N-Tape. Over the next 9 years and a catalog over 100 releases deep, RNT has come to define today’s sound of NYC disco and house, boasting an artist roster that includes Danny Krivit, Late Nite Tuff Guy, Dimitri From Paris, Ron Basejam, Lovebirds, Eli Escobar, DJ Vas and many more. In branching out into the Razor-N-Tape Reserve label as well as a 45 series, Dae’s ear-to-the-ground A&R skills have spawned success upon success with each new release, and has helped make Razor-N-Tape one of the most respected brands in underground music today. As a DJ, Aaron has shared the bill with dance music luminaries Dimitri From Paris, The Revenge, Kenny Dope, Josh Wink, Questlove, King Britt, Rich Medina, Mark Farina, Derrick L. Carter, Glenn Underground, Ron Trent, Terry Hunter, Ron Carroll, Todd Terry, and many more. He helped develop Philly’s long-running ‘Sundae’ party, as well as staple events of Winter Music Conference such as “Do You Wanna Boogie?” and “Afternoon Delight.” Along with partner JKriv, Dae currently holds down frequent Razor-N-Tape shows at Brooklyn dance destinations Public Records, Elsewhere, Good Room, and Black Flamingo, as well as regular nights at the illustrious Le Bain on top of the NYC Standard Hotel. Aaron’s career in dance music stretches over 2 decades, and as a DJ he draws influence from the classic likes of Masters At Work, Todd Terry, Larry Heard, Danny Krivit, Francois K and Joey Negro, while also infusing elements of modern electronic soul. Artists such as Crazy P, Spirit Catcher, Hot Toddy and Lovebirds have all defined an aspect of his playing style. The result is an infectious blend of deep house, disco, boogie, funk, and soul.
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  Their RA profile lists Razor-N-Tape.

  Recently at public records, Good Room, Black Flamingo · often with JKriv, Disgonuts, Jason Lindner, none of them here that night

• Funk du Jour

  New York City · 14 bookings since Jan 2024

  “Bringing his love for eclectic beats from the vibrant Parisian music scene to the U.S. in 2005, Nick is a true connoisseur of various genres such as Nu-disco, Boogie, French house, Disco house and more.”

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  Bringing his love for eclectic beats from the vibrant Parisian music scene to the U.S. in 2005, Nick is a true connoisseur of various genres such as Nu-disco, Boogie, French house, Disco house and more. With a deep-rooted connection to both his French-American heritage and an unwavering passion for underground electronic dance music, Nick's DJ journey has been an exhilarating one. ​ Currently, he holds residencies in Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA, where he continues to enchant the crowd with his diverse and unique sound. His musical journey started in renowned Parisian clubs like Concorde Atlantique and Barramundi, where he honed his skills and developed his distinct style. ​ Nick's talent and passion led him to co-host Afrosonic Sessions alongside DJ Dublin on Pressureradio.com, an international house radio station based in the UK. This exposure allowed him to reach a global audience, expanding his influence as a DJ. ​ Throughout his career, Nick has been entertaining audiences at WERS radio, Cafe Balearica in Brooklyn, NY, The FaceRadio BK, Razor'n'tape, The W lounge, MiddleEast, Roxy's Arcade, Disco Embers, Plastic Dreams and Canststop DJ events in Providence, RI. He has also been part of noteworthy events such as fashion shows at prestigious venues like the Liberty Hotel and Yotel Sky lounge. ​ Having shared the stage with esteemed artists like Stacy Kidd, Abicah Soul, Mateo and Matos, Ian Friday, and Ron Trent, Nick's talent as a DJ has earned him well-deserved recognition and admiration from the electronic music community. With an ever-evolving sound that blends his multicultural background and love for diverse rhythms, Nick continues to keep his sound funky and fresh and also created his clothing line "Funk du Jour" in 2020.
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  Recently at Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Eavesdrop, Dada · often with Tim O'Keefe, Jemuzu, Saucy Lady, none of them here that night