The Real (NYC House Music) & Dance Parade New York Pre-Party

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  Kervyn Mark

  New York City · 21 bookings since Nov 2023

  “DJ Kervyn Mark is an American DJ and influential figure in New York City’s dance music and house scene, especially known for his long career spanning over four decades. 🎧 Who He Is Veteran DJ from Brooklyn, New York — Kervyn Mark began DJing at a young age in Brooklyn and became deeply involved in club culture and underground music.”

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  DJ Kervyn Mark is an American DJ and influential figure in New York City’s dance music and house scene, especially known for his long career spanning over four decades. 🎧 Who He Is Veteran DJ from Brooklyn, New York — Kervyn Mark began DJing at a young age in Brooklyn and became deeply involved in club culture and underground music. House Music Specialist — He plays a diverse range of styles including house, soulful house, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, jazz, Latin, and more, often blending them in eclectic DJ sets. Cultural Contributor & Promoter — Beyond spinning records, he founded influential party brands like The Melting Pot Global and The Real NYC, which have produced legendary events in NYC and helped cultivate the city’s house music culture. Outdoor Scene Pioneer — He’s widely credited with helping pioneer outdoor house music events on the Coney Island Boardwalk and other large-scale New York gatherings. Film Involvement — Kervyn Mark is involved in music documentaries about the NYC house scene, including Maestro – Documentary and Hands To The Sky, acting as producer, historian and contributor. 🎶 Career Highlights Played at iconic NYC parties and venues including Body & Soul, Cielo, PS1, and Roots NYC. Shared decks with major DJs like Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, The Martinez Brothers, Osunlade, and many others throughout his career. Known for weaving deep musical knowledge and cultural storytelling into his DJ sets and events. In short, DJ Kervyn Mark is not just a DJ, but a cornerstone of New York’s underground house music community — blending performance, history, promotion and cultural advocacy in his work.
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  Their RA profile lists Sanctuary Records.

  Recently at Dead Letter No. 9, Now & Then NYC, 99 Scott Ave · often with Natasha Diggs, Saint James Joy, MOON BABE, none of them here that night

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  Ali Coleman

  New York City · 51 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Ali Coleman is a New York City–based DJ, producer, and cultural organizer whose relationship with DJ culture began in 1979, emerging from early disco, block parties, and club spaces that centered music as a tool for release and connection.”

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  Ali Coleman is a New York City–based DJ, producer, and cultural organizer whose relationship with DJ culture began in 1979, emerging from early disco, block parties, and club spaces that centered music as a tool for release and connection. That lineage continues to inform his intuitive, people-centered approach today. As a DJ and producer, Ali’s sound draws from deep, soulful, Afro-influenced, and globally inspired house music, blending classic foundations with forward-facing selections. His work spans clubs, festivals, cultural institutions, and public spaces, adapting seamlessly across contexts while maintaining musical integrity. Ali brings both underground credibility and seasoned professionalism to every room—whether he’s warming up a floor, taking it peak-time, or closing with intention. . In 2023, Ali marked 30 years of professionally bringing communities together through dance, culture, music and inclusion. Ali has hosted events and DJed at some of New York’s top clubs and party spaces such as House of Yes, Nowadays, Cielo, Public Records, Club Shelter, Water Taxi Beach, Santos Party House, Limelight, and many others. He has shared the bill with more than 300 DJs, including Francois K, Natasha Diggs, Rich Medina, Justin Carter, Doc Martin, and hundreds more. In 2017, Ali helped organize and bring about historic change, working with an array of the city’s creative minds to get the Cabaret Law repealed and to institute the first Mayor’s Office of Nightlife. Ali has dedicated his life to being a positive community connector with a flair for bringing people together.
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  Recently at Fulton Park, Earthly Delights, Nowadays · often with Jeremy Giros, Bendito, Dj Stormin' Norman, none of them here that night