Lifesavers 023 with Alpha 606 (Live), Haykal (Live), Slick Down & Marios
Bossa Nova Civic Club1271 Myrtle Ave; Brooklyn, NY 11221 · Map
This night happened — Fri 25 Jul 2025
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
10 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Love Higher and wahala.wav — 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.
- sola system and wahala.wav — 26 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 19 Aug 2023.
- wahala.wav and Marios — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
- sola system and Marios — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 10 Feb 2024.
Who they are
“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 The House, Earthly Delights, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with SLICK DOWN, Madre Guía, DJ Shannon, 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 Mood Ring, Good Room, The House · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Nishévitha, 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 Bossa Nova Civic Club, The Francis Kite Club, Elsewhere · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Niyah West, none of them here that night
“Marios is a DJ from Queens, NY and is passionate about sharing different feelings, as music, from a fog-filled dance floor.”
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Marios is a DJ from Queens, NY and is passionate about sharing different feelings, as music, from a fog-filled dance floor. He hosts a bi-weekly show "Smooth Shuffles" on 8 Ball Radio.Recently at Jade, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mood Ring · often with Statice, Kaili, DJ SLID3, none of them here that night
Last at Elsewhere in Mar · often with Acamol, kyxm, Pacha DJ, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- SLICK DOWN12 with Love Higher, 12 with wahala.wav and 9 with sola system
- Simisola9 with Love Higher and 8 with wahala.wav
- Nishévitha10 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Bodegaparty5 with Love Higher and 4 with sola system
- Niyah West4 with Love Higher and 3 with wahala.wav
- Rhino Clark5 with Love Higher and 1 with Marios
- Kweku3 with Love Higher and 1 with Marios
- Certified Jesus Freak7 with Love Higher
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Bossa Nova Civic Club30
- Middle half finished between16 and 46
- Past Fridays 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
Lifesavers — 28 events and 135 artists since Oct 2023.