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Risqué Holiday Edition w Yung Omz, Shahar, Cami Jones + More

ARTSPACE215 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002 · Map

This night happened — Sat 20 Dec 2025

Risqué

Press play

Who was billed9 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met

24 of the 36 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • Shahar and THE MEZZ — 17 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 22 Jun 2024.
  • Dapadi and Ocho — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 23 Aug 2025.
  • Shahar and Ocho — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 May 2025.
  • Shahar and Motum — 16 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 18 Aug 2023.
  • Shahar and Dapadi — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 22 Jun 2024.
  • Motum and THE MEZZ — 10 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Jul 2024.
  • Ocho and THE MEZZ — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 17 May 2025.
  • Dapadi and THE MEZZ — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 22 Jun 2024.
  • Dapadi and Ikeepuhating — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Dec 2025.
  • Ocho and Ikeepuhating — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Dec 2025.
  • Shahar and Ikeepuhating — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 20 Dec 2025.
  • Motum and Ocho — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 17 May 2025.

Who they are

  • Shahar

    New York City · 50 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Israel-bred and NY-based Shahar is one of the NY underground’s top rising talents.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Israel-bred and NY-based Shahar is one of the NY underground’s top rising talents. His consistency has rewarded him with top billing at festivals and clubs including Hyte, EDC, BKWRHS, Output, Pacha and Cielo.A style all his own, Shahar’s brand of dark, pulsing and often atmospheric techno has earned him the respect of Hector, Chaim, Nicole Moudaber and Danny Tenaglia amongst others.

    Last at ARTSPACE in Nov · often with Jean-Paul, James Wyler, Luquez, none of them here that night

  • Motum

    New York City · 21 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Delivering high-impact underground club sets built on groove, tension, and refined dancefloor energy, his productions balance percussive drive with atmospheric detail, creating music designed for peak-time dancefloors and immersive late-night environments.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Delivering high-impact underground club sets built on groove, tension, and refined dancefloor energy, his productions balance percussive drive with atmospheric detail, creating music designed for peak-time dancefloors and immersive late-night environments. Motum's releases have earned support from respected global selectors including The Martinez Brothers, Luciano, Mason Collective, Blond:ish, and Josh Butler — reinforcing his growing presence within the international club circuit. His releases have received support from globally recognized artists including The Martinez Brothers, Luciano, Mason Collective, Blond:ish, and Josh Butler — signaling his growing impact within the international underground scene. Other than being the label head of RISQUÉ RECORDS, a rapidly growing imprint gaining recognition from major players, Motum has also carved out a distinct presence as a DJ and producer in the electronic music scene. With a curated catalog across Beatport and Bandcamp showcasing original work and a selection of edits, Motum continues to refine a sound centered on functionality, momentum, and emotional resonance. In 2026, his vision remains clear: deliver sets and productions that move rooms with intention while maintaining a distinct, modern club identity.
    Their RA profile lists VIVa MUSiC, Nervous Records, Culprit, Disco Halal and 2 more.

    Recently at ARTSPACE, The Morgan BK, SILO · often with Jean-Paul, Luquez, Robertino, none of them here that night

  • Sainte Francis

    New York City · 17 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Sainte Francis (AKA Rob Wilson Engle) is a Brooklyn-based writer, producer and old school house DJ highly active at the intersection of dance music history and club culture.”

    their own biography

    the whole biography
    Sainte Francis (AKA Rob Wilson Engle) is a Brooklyn-based writer, producer and old school house DJ highly active at the intersection of dance music history and club culture. Originally hailing from Pittsburgh, Sainte Francis brings the raw energy and community of the underground house scene to the main stage. His sonic style is influenced by the liberating sounds of Disco, the unmistakable soul of Classic Chicago House, and the heavy-hitting rhythms and bass lines of Old School New York & Detroit House. He curates soulful, cross-genre sets blending classic tracks with modern vocal motifs, and his respect for electronic music as a category borne from Black, Latin and LGBTQ+ culture is apparent in his eclectic DJing style, in which he aims to pay homage to the roots of dance music. Sainte Francis has made his imprint in the New York dance music scene, bringing his timeless sound to preeminent nightlife institutions including Sony Hall | The Stranger | Superior Ingredients | Musica | Somewhere Nowhere | 3 Dollar Bill | The Chocolate Factory and headlining other major venues throughout the U.S. His eclectic sonic style has led him to share the stage with legendary and rising house and techno acts including Dombresky, Todd Terry, Rimarkable and Giolí & Assia. He has interviewed and profiled internationally-renowned artists including: Rimarkable, Prunk, LEFTI, Skream, Worakls, Franky Rizardo and more.

    Recently at Café Balearica, Earthly Delights, Bossa Nova Civic Club · often with Riccardo Tavarez, Someone From Berlin, Patrick Kyle, none of them here that night

  • Yung Omz

    3 bookings since Dec 2025

    often with Taiga, Rockin Moroccin, AMÉMÉ, none of them here that night

  • Dapadi

    11 bookings since Jan 2024

    Recently at ARTSPACE, The Spot Astoria, Public Arts · often with James Wyler, Aries, Ikeeuhating, none of them here that night

  • Ocho

    10 bookings since Mar 2025

    Recently at ARTSPACE, Music For A While · often with Aries, James Wyler, Jean-Paul, none of them here that night

  • THE MEZZ

    18 bookings since Jun 2024

    Recently at ARTSPACE, Public Arts · often with Jean-Paul, Luquez, Diego Teran, none of them here that night

  • Ikeepuhating

    4 bookings since May 2025

    often with Aries, Misha, Alexandros, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • Jean-Paul11 with Shahar, 8 with Motum, 7 with THE MEZZ, 2 with Ocho and 1 with Dapadi
  • Aries2 with Dapadi, 2 with Ocho, 2 with Shahar, 1 with Ikeepuhating and 1 with THE MEZZ
  • James Wyler7 with Shahar, 3 with Dapadi, 3 with THE MEZZ and 2 with Ocho
  • MANE4 with Shahar, 2 with Motum, 2 with Ocho and 1 with Dapadi
  • Luquez13 with Shahar, 10 with Motum and 7 with THE MEZZ
  • VITO2 with Shahar, 1 with Dapadi and 1 with Ocho
  • Robertino3 with Motum and 3 with THE MEZZ
  • Ikeeuhating1 with Dapadi and 1 with Ocho

The room

ARTSPACE — 58 events and 119 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Afro House (3) and Deep House (3). genre tags on this room’s listings

Who put it on

Risqué — 29 events and 79 artists since Aug 2023.

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2329569.

Venue and promoter records and co-billing history: adrift’s record of New York City events.

Quoted passages are the promoter’s or the artist’s own words, unedited.