Rimarkable • Niki Sadeki • Nacho Isa • Ksenyeah b2b Manguito • Ruthie Bandit

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  Rimarkable

  New York City · 30 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Maria “Ri Ri” Garcia, known worldwide as Rimarkable, is not just a DJ, producer, and vocalist.”

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  Maria “Ri Ri” Garcia, known worldwide as Rimarkable, is not just a DJ, producer, and vocalist. She is a cultural architect, an Afro-Puerto Rican powerhouse who has been shaping the sound and spirit of dance music for more than two decades. Brought up in Detroit, sharpened during childhood summers in Chicago, and thriving in New York City, Rimarkable embodies the full spectrum of the Black diasporic tradition—gospel, funk, soul, jazz, house, and techno, all transformed into electrifying soundscapes that ignite dance floors across the globe. Her story begins in the sanctified heat of a Pentecostal church, where her mother, a classically trained pianist and music minister, saturated her childhood with gospel harmonies and discipline. Summers in Chicago exposed her to the earliest pulse of house music, embedding in her DNA a rhythm that would later define her life. By 1997 she was on the decks, and by 2006, frustrated with the industry’s barriers and biases, she became her own producer, turning resistance into innovation and claiming complete autonomy over her craft. Since then, Rimarkable has built a singular career that bridges worlds. She has shared stages with legends including George Clinton, Madonna, Erykah Badu, Louie Vega, Honey Dijon, Roger Sanchez, Pete Tong, and Francois K, while simultaneously cultivating underground spaces that honor community, authenticity, and radical joy. Her long-running events in Detroit, New York, and San Francisco have become touchstones for dancers and DJs alike, curating nights that are as spiritual as they are explosive. In 2021 she joined the storied Defected Records family, cementing her place among global house music royalty. As a host of the weekly Defected Radio Show, she now reaches millions of listeners across more than 170 FM stations worldwide, bringing her distinctive voice and impeccable taste to an international audience. Beyond the booth, Rimarkable is a celebrated educator and thought leader. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, and instructor at Waajeed’s Underground Music Academy, where she teaches her groundbreaking course series, “The Alchemy of DJing.” This work frames DJing as both art and ritual, blending technique, history, spirituality, and cultural analysis into a visionary curriculum, with raw truth and resources for navigating the scene as a business. She has presented versions of this lecture and workshop in Nairobi, Berlin, Yale, and the Queens Museum, underscoring her mission to expand dance music’s role as a vehicle for healing, liberation, and collective power. Rimarkable’s artistry is rooted in more than beats. It is about presence, justice, and transformation. Whether unleashing a thunderous techno set, layering vocals over soulful house grooves, or leading students through the metaphysics of rhythm, she approaches every arena with the same intent: to elevate. To remind us that music is ceremony. To preserve the roots of dance music while pushing it fearlessly forward. With releases on labels including Classic Music Company, Big Love, Club Bad, and her forthcoming imprint Betty Jean’s Dream, Rimarkable continues to expand her sonic universe. Each project is a testament to her philosophy that excellence, dignity, and artistry are not optional but essential. Detroit is her foundation, New York is her canvas, and the world is her stage. To experience Rimarkable is to step into a revolution of rhythm, where every beat is an invitation, every set is a sermon, and every dance floor becomes a sanctuary. This is more than music. This is Rimarkable.
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  Deep House on 1, Tech House on 1 and House on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Catharsis (1) and Raisani Records (1); their RA profile also lists Defected Records, Planet E, Nervous Records, Liberate and 6 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park, Dead Letter No. 9, House of Yes · often with Todd Edwards, Griffin Maxwell Brooks, Aluna, none of them here that night

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  Niki Sadeki

  Vancouver, Canada · 13 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Niki Sadeki is a DJ, producer, and curator known for her emotionally charged and genre-defying sound, which ranges from melancholic to euphoric.”

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  Niki Sadeki is a DJ, producer, and curator known for her emotionally charged and genre-defying sound, which ranges from melancholic to euphoric. Her productions are immersive and cinematic, characterized by hypnotic rhythms, melodic motifs, and a delicate balance of light and shadow. With influences that span from grunge and deep techno to traditional music and ambient textures, her work resonates long after the final note, fostering both reflection and movement. Niki Sadeki, born in Iran and raised in Canada, is now based in New York. She creates emotionally rich music that transcends genres, ranging from melancholic to euphoric. Over the past decade, Niki has transformed from a passionate music selector into an experienced producer, steadily building a catalog of original works and remixes that showcase her cinematic and atmospheric approach to sound design. Niki’s productions are immersive, characterized by melodic motifs, hypnotic rhythms, and a delicate balance of light and shadow. Her sonic landscape draws inspiration from the complexity of human emotions, incorporating influences that range from grunge and traditional Persian music to deep techno. The result is music that not only moves bodies but also resonates, lingers, and forges connections. As the founder of Deep House Vancouver, Niki has been a strong advocate for the musical community since 2016. Her curated podcast series and radio shows have highlighted both emerging and established artists. Additionally, her DJ mixes for platforms such as Balance Series, When We Dip, Electronic Groove, trndmsk, and 6AM Group have gained international attention. Niki also curated two volumes of "Mirror for the Sun" on Alt Orient Records, which celebrated cross-cultural talent. Niki has performed at iconic clubs such as Fabric in London, Sisyphos , Else, Watergate, Brooklyn Mirage, Kater Blau, Shelter Amsterdam, and Module. Additionally, her presence has graced acclaimed festivals including Fusion Festival, Garbicz, Summer Contrast, Bucht der Träumer, and the 3000 Grad Festival. Niki has also ventured into the world of Burning Man, making appearances at Robot Heart's residency fundraiser in Oakland, as well as fundraisers for Pink Mammoth and Distrikt in Los Angeles, and the Alborz fundraiser in New York. Whether performing for intimate crowds or large dancefloors, Niki's sets seamlessly blend melodic house, indie electronica, and hypnotic techno, always guided by a strong emotional narrative. Whether she's behind the decks or in the studio, her mission remains the same: to create spaces where people can feel deeply and express themselves freely. Currently, Niki is focused on expanding her production portfolio, with several EPs, remixes, and collaborative projects scheduled for release in the upcoming years. Her work continues to blur the lines between joy and sorrow, the dancefloor and daydreams, as well as the individual and the collective experience.
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  Their RA profile lists Kindisch Records, Manual Music, Natura Viva, Balance Music and 6 more.

  Recently at Somewhere Nowhere NYC, The Onyx Room at House of Yes, House of Yes · often with Franca, OBA+FLIP, Robag Wruhme, none of them here that night

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  Nacho Isa

  Barcelona, Spain · 28 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, Nacho Isa started DJing at 16, heavily influenced by the European techno scene, looking up to labels like Kompakt or the local Hivern Discs, before he moved to London.”

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  Hailing from Barcelona, Spain, Nacho Isa started DJing at 16, heavily influenced by the European techno scene, looking up to labels like Kompakt or the local Hivern Discs, before he moved to London. The eclectic East End scene, led by the likes or Erol Alkan, Floating Points, Jamie XX or Four Tet, really broadened his music taste, helping him appreciate a wide diversity of sounds, from Disco to World Music, and the art of touching multiple styles. In 2012, Nacho Isa moved to NY and founded 343 Labs, a music accelerator that helps musicians launch their careers. In parallel, he launched his own parties, WARMTH. He is also the Music Director at Her name was Carme, and Floasis.
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  Their RA profile lists Me Me Me.

  Recently at House of Yes, Bogart House, Arlo Williamsburg · often with Madmotormiquel, alko, Kotoe, none of them here that night

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  Ksenyeah

  Ukraine · 48 bookings since Nov 2024

  “Born a dancer, Ksenyeah feels music as a body language.”

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  Born a dancer, Ksenyeah feels music as a body language. Her only rule: If you can't dance to it, she won't play it. Founder of nyc rave girls.
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  Recently at Signal, Moondog Hifi, Arlo Williamsburg · often with NYC RAVE GIRLS, Van Der Laan, Amanda Simpson, none of them here that night

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  Jeny Michelle

  Aguascalientes, Mexico · 70 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Defined by a distinctive musical identity and a meticulous approach to selection, she has developed a style that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.”

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  Defined by a distinctive musical identity and a meticulous approach to selection, she has developed a style that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. Her sets drift between hypnotic textures and driving rhythms, guided by an instinctive sense of flow and storytelling. Whether setting the tone early in the night or navigating peak-time moments, she delivers thoughtfully curated journeys designed for connection, movement, and discovery.
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  Recently at Rash, Outer Heaven, Signal · often with Auphoria, shanty mane, Sanabria, none of them here that night

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  Kristen London

  Los Angeles · 31 bookings since Nov 2024

  “A devotee of the late-night-into-early-morning-into-late-afternoon party, Kristen gravitates toward genre-expansive DJs who take their dancers on long, world-bending journeys through all shades of music (not just electronic).”

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  A devotee of the late-night-into-early-morning-into-late-afternoon party, Kristen gravitates toward genre-expansive DJs who take their dancers on long, world-bending journeys through all shades of music (not just electronic). Outside of DJing, Kristen is deeply immersed in NYC’s live music scene, a passion that heavily informs her sets. While her selections are steeped in traditional and modern jazz influences, she loves to weave in elements of commercial/hyperpop, future garage, funk, and classic house—building her sets more around “vibes” than around certain genres. If she’s not behind the decks, she will 100% be dancing. This was, in part, the inspiration behind co-founding Dancing in Socks with Szobi—a bi-monthly party series and online community built around getting back building communities through dancefloors.
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  Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, LoHi, Earthly Delights · often with DJ girlcrush, DJ Sauci Soni, Ah Dek, none of them here that night

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  Manguito

  New York City · 34 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Manguito is a DJ based in Brooklyn, playing across Europe, Central America and in the US.”

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  Recently at Signal, Circle Line Cruises, Superior Ingredients · often with Anthony Romano, LEFTI, Van Der Laan, none of them here that night

• Ruthie Bandit

  8 bookings since Sep 2025

  often with Bea Trinidad, Samantha Loveridge, Hannah Wants, none of them here that night