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  Timmy Regisford

  New York City · 31 bookings since Nov 2023

  “Trinidad-born, Timmy Regisford is known for his brand of soulful dance music.”

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  Trinidad-born, Timmy Regisford is known for his brand of soulful dance music. He started in 1985 at WBLS radio station in New York City, where he worked as Assistant Music Director, later being promoted to head Music Director of the station. In 1988, he became A&R Director of Atlantic Records, signing such acts as Miki Howard and Levert. His next career step embarked on working for MCA Records as their A&R Director, where he developed artists Loose Ends and Colonel Abrams. He would soon go on to sign acts Guy and Eric B & Rakim. Regisford later became Vice President of A&R at Motown Records, signubg acts Milira, Blaze, Basic Black, Today, and Johnny Gill. Along with his A&R work for these labels he is credited in many remix projects with Patti LaBelle, Steel Pulse, New Edition, Bobby Womack, Gladys Knight & the Pips, The Boys, Diana Ross, Gerald Alston and Stevie Wonder. In 1996, Regisford became Vice President of A&R at Dreamworks Records. Timmy Regisford was also one of the founding people behind the legendary Club Shelter parties in New York City. The inception of his internationally acclaimed club parties 19 years ago helped pioneer the soulful house music sound that has shaped the face of house music all around the world. Timmy’s much sought after productions and remixes are a plenty, gracing associated Shelter record labels 157 Shelter Records, Restricted Access, Un-Restricted Access, through to international labels such as West End, King Street, Apt, Pony Canyon and more. He has also released many mix albums including ‘NYC True ‘Classics,’ and The Legacy Of Shelter among others. In recent times Timmy launched a new after hours club night in NY called Areacode where he is resident DJ.
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  House on 76, Deep House on 52, Garage House on 9 and Afrobeat on 6. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Nervous Records (2), Sacred Rhythm Music (1) and Scissor and Thread (1); their RA profile also lists Ibadan Records, Objektivity, Apt. International, Seed Recordings and 3 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Recently at public records, Nublu 151, 3 Dollar Bill · often with Soul Summit Music, Mark Francis, Lovie, none of them here that night

• Aaron Paar

  Los Angeles · 3 bookings since Jan 2024

  “In short - Aaron Paar remains at the cutting edge of diverse music cultures within the Soul spectrum.”

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  In short - Aaron Paar remains at the cutting edge of diverse music cultures within the Soul spectrum. In 1995, he established his label, Worldship Music, and the following year, he formed the Teflon Dons with Dave Fogg and Greg "Ski" Royal, producing seven 12" singles along with various remixes and tracks for other labels. Since the relaunch of Worldship Music in 2019 Aaron has released another 10 releases on the imprint. Throughout the years, Paar has held numerous residencies in LA, including Bounce Rock Skate, Fast Fwd, Blazing 45's, JumpNFunk, Black Gold, HOUSE ON WAX, and Free Yourself. His presence at countless clubs and bars has solidified his status in the LA DJ community, allowing him to share his unique musical perspective with a new generation of partygoers. In recent years, Aaron has toured across the U.S., performing at venues like Dante’s Hi-Fi in Miami, Smartbar & Podlasie Club in Chicago for QUEEN!, the Charivari festival, and Motor City Wine in Detroit. He’s also played at various spots in Brooklyn, NY, including Public Records, Black Flamingo, C'mon Everybody, and the Bowery for Mobile Mondays in the Lower East Side. He hosts the prominent Stomping Grounds Radio on LA's Dublab Radio, airing every 2nd and 4th Monday from 8 to 10 PM. Longer form - Aaron Paar was born in Nottingham, England and emigrated to Los Angeles in 1980. Aaron has been an active figure in the Los Angeles DJ, underground club and recording scene since the early 90's. With a family music background as well as strong underground club roots in the LA community. Aaron continues to stay at the forefront of cutting edge music cultures across many styles within the Soul spectrum. Aaron fell in Love with Hip Hop and the art of DJ'ing in 1984 and never looked back. He got his start spinning during the early 90′s rave/loft scene in LA while also hosting a House Music show on KXLU Radio called Stomping Grounds. While working at Beat Non Stop records in 1993 he also was able to sell his personal mix tapes to people around the world via the store. Fueled by the records and sounds of a very potent House Music sound, Aaron decided to take his own adventure into production and created his imprint Worldship Music in 1995 and in 1996 formed the Teflon Dons along with Dave Fogg and Greg "ski" Royal. producing seven 12" Singles along the way with various remixes and tracks for other labels. Early in 2019 the label has been relaunched with 3 new vinyl releases starting with a 7'' reissue of "Tomorrow People" Featuring Gregory Porter, The long awaited "LA Housin' Authority EP”, "The Pur Royale Project”, “Teflon Dons Vs. the Si-Fan”, 7’’/45 “Afro-LaTeena” The Rudiments 45, Roberta “Brooklyn Ave Sessions” 12”, Herald Traccs Vol. 1 in 2022 continuing with a few reissue 12”s and new works from Erik Rico presents the 53rd st Quintet and Herald Traccs Vol 2. Around 2002 Aaron decided to come up with an alias which ended up taking a life of its own as DJ Destroyer. The focus was on spinning sets that were based heavily in Hip Hop & Beats mixed with other genres. Aaron joined Mash Up pioneers the Inhumanz and took blending sounds and genres seamlessly in clubs and bars around the globe. DJ Aaron Paar was founder and chief resident of Strictly Social, one of LA's longest running and premier eclectic Soul nights. Strictly Social has brought independent artists such as Sa Ra, Lisa Shaw, Sy Smith, Zo!, Joi, and Sango to name a few while taking it to other cities such as NY, Atlanta and SF. Residencies over the years such as Bounce Rock Skate, Fast Fwd, Blazing 45's, LA's JumpNFunk, Black Gold as well as nights at countless clubs and bars across the city has cemented Aaron’s solid footing in the LA DJ community expressing his unique perspective of music to a new generation of party people. Aaron has DJ'd alongside the likes of DJ Scratch, Kenny Dope, Rich Medina, J Rocc, Dam Funk, Lefto, Wayne Williams and Shinehead to name a few as well as collaborating with many in the Los Angeles underground DJ scene. Aaron is also a member of the highly respected DJ collective Umoja Hi-Fi Soundsystem who continue to spread the Sound of Unity throughout the LA landscape hosting and guesting at various functions. Stomping Grounds has recently been resurrected by Aaron at Dublab.com Radio every 2nd and 4th Mondays from 8-10pm.
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  Their RA profile lists Freerange Records, Planet E, My Love Is Underground, Pittsburgh Tracks and 2 more.

  Recently at public records · often with Secret Raver, Judy, Tauceti, none of them here that night

• SEEPS

  Los Angeles · 7 bookings since Sep 2023

  “SEEPS, a Bronx-born, Los Angeles–based artist grounded in her Nuyorican heritage, brings the nostalgia of New York City’s golden era of dance music to every set.”

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  SEEPS, a Bronx-born, Los Angeles–based artist grounded in her Nuyorican heritage, brings the nostalgia of New York City’s golden era of dance music to every set. Raised in the warm chaos of her massive family's basement parties—where vinyl records, laughter and dance filled the air—she developed a deep love for the culture and sound that shaped her. Her sets are a soulful blend of classic NYC cuts, Boricua bangers, rare grooves, and underground slaps, reflecting her impeccable taste, deep musical knowledge, and instinctive feel for nostalgia. Every party becomes a journey through sound, spirit, and the heartbeat of the city that raised her. During the pandemic, SEEPS expanded her reach through regular streaming sessions, quickly gaining recognition for her infectious energy, extensive vinyl collection, and seamless mixing across both vinyl and digital formats and quickly drew the attention of industry greats such as Jellybean Benitez, Louie Vega, and DJ Sneak. SEEPS has been featured on platforms such as Soul In The Horn, Razor N Tape, Groover Trackers NYC - WKCR FM, Loose FM, Eavesdrop Radio, NTS, Dublab, XOXA, Others to the Front, OMAKASE, The Lot Radio, Hella Groove Radio, and Mix 93FM. She received notable recognition for her three-hour all-vinyl tribute to Deee-Lite on There Is No Planet Earth. She has supported artists including Timmy Regisford, Kai Alcé, Chez Damier, Glenn Underground, DJ Sneak, Derrick Carter, Doc Martin, Mark Farina, Josh Wink, Osunlade and has performed at venues such as Dante’s Hi-Fi, Public Records, House of Yes, and Café Berlin in Madrid. SEEPS regularly appears at DJ Sneak’s warehouse parties, performs as TOGETHER—her duo with Aaron Paar of Teflon Dons—and hosts her own events celebrating the enduring sounds of NYC. In April 2026, SEEPS became the Booker of Programming at Johnny's HiFi in the Highland Park section of Los Angeles.
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  Their RA profile lists Others To The Front.

  Recently at public records, Jupiter Disco, House of Yes · often with BAE BAE, Sevyn, Spiñorita, none of them here that night

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  Sasha Crush

  New York City · 18 bookings since Jan 2025

  “Sasha Crush is a native New Yorker and NTS Radio resident.”

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  Sasha Crush is a native New Yorker and NTS Radio resident. She grew up in a family of Mexican & Ukrainian immigrant artists; punk rock, latin beats, and techno were always playing at home, which laid the foundation for Sasha’s approach to weaving genres together. Her musical taste is influenced by underground dance music history and always guided by the dancefloor. She has played at countless NY venues such as Nightmoves, Public Records, Le Bain, Baby’s All Right, Jupiter Disco, and has made several guest appearances on The Lot Radio. Her sets are a celebration of love and unity through dance, with an inclination toward disco, house, italo, funk, freestyle, new wave + more. In 2021, she began her residency with NTS Radio, and her show, Sasha Crush, airs monthly.

  Recently at Jupiter Disco, Lise & Vito, H0L0 · often with ራሄል (Rachel), M:sco Disco, UMA DJ, none of them here that night