Who was billed7 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- DJ Assault
- MikeQ
- next: Mood Ring, Sat 31 OctLove Higher
- sola system
- wahala.wav
- next: Honey's, Sat 24 OctNymphostar
- Miss Ile
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
18 of the 21 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Love Higher and wahala.wav — 33 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 4 Aug 2023.
- Love Higher and sola system — 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.
Who they are
- Their RA profile lists Thug Records.
Recently at Market Hotel, Paragon · often with Gernot von, Detroit In Effect, DJ Godfather, none of them here that night
“MikeQ [Fade To Mind|Qween Beat|Mad Decent], Is an American Artist and is one of the leading figures of the US's long-running (but still largely underground) ballroom/vogue-house culture.”
their own biography
the whole biography
MikeQ [Fade To Mind|Qween Beat|Mad Decent], Is an American Artist and is one of the leading figures of the US's long-running (but still largely underground) ballroom/vogue-house culture. Based in New Jersey, the 27 year old producer is not only one of the busy DJs, but he also heads up his own “Qween Beat” Label and turns out a steady stream of vogue and ballroom tracks, re-edits, and remixes. His spine-snapping DJ sets are seriously in demand at the moment, not just at the well-established vogue nights of his native culture and up and down the USA’s East Coast, but beyond (London, Paris, Tokyo ETC), and his exploits have been earning column inches and full spreads in press such as Vanity Fair, XLR8R, Urban Socialites, Paper Mag, Fact, The Fader, ID Mag, Time Out London, The NY Times, and more. His music has reached the likes Of celebrities such As female rappers Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, Yo-Yo & Azealia Banks. He has played around the globe at events such as MoMa PS1, Unsound Festival, Opening Ceremony, Turrbotax, Icee Hot, Ghetto Gothic, Fade To Mind & Night Slugs party nights, Boiler Room and shared the stage along side many great artists Such As Kingdom, Bok Bok, L-Vis 1990, NGUZUNGUZU, Girl Unit, Jam City, Fatima Al- Qadiri, Rizzla, Total Freedom, Dubbel Dutch, Jubilee, Venus X, Kenny Dope, Karizma, Brenmar, DJ Sliink, DJ Sega, DJ Rashad, Lil Kim and various Others.Their RA profile lists Parlophone, Rock It Science Laboratories, Night Slugs, Silverback Recordings and 5 more.Recently at MoMA PS1, Elsewhere, Market Hotel · often with SAY3, J-Cush, Nadus, 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.”
their own biography
the whole biography
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 Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mood Ring, Pianos · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Nishévitha, none of them here that night
“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 Bush Dyke Bar, Pianos, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with SLICK DOWN, Madre Guía, DJ Shannon, 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, Nublu 151, Mood Ring · often with Simisola, SLICK DOWN, Niyah West, none of them here that night
“Nymphostar aka Coco Forgie is a Kansas born multimedia artist currently residing in Brooklyn.”
their own biography
the whole biography
Nymphostar aka Coco Forgie is a Kansas born multimedia artist currently residing in Brooklyn. Getting her creative start in digital media, Nymphostar has sought hard to cultivate her creative identity in many media. Regardless of her medium, the point of view has been the same. A genuine community approach to everything she does is what inspires her and pushes her to do better. Having worked in nightlife for 3+ years and helped book and creative direct over 100+ parties, she has a clear vision. However a new and upcoming DJ, Nymphostar is familiar to the processes of cultivating a craft and this seems to be the start of a multifaceted creative career where she plans to find unique ways to bring all her mediums together.Recently at Mood Ring, Rash, Jade · often with &more, jo_sway, Xana 101, none of them here that night
Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Trans-Pecos, Market Hotel · often with Océane, @MORPHINA, Tube, 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 2 with Nymphostar
- Certified Jesus Freak7 with Love Higher
- jo_sway7 with Nymphostar
how this compares
- Median final count, Saturdays at Paragon507
- Middle half finished between434 and 617
- Past Saturdays at this venue counted135
The room
Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.