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The Carry Nation, Kim Anh, Cosmo + JOSELO, Fried Plátano, Sterling Juan Diaz

Paragon990 Broadway Brooklyn, NY · Map

This night happened — Fri 6 Feb

Paragon

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Who was billed6 artists

In the order the promoter listed them.

Set times were not published.

Most of these artists had shared a bill before that night.
the pairs that have met

6 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.

  • The Carry Nation and Kim Anh — 6 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 6 Feb 2026.
  • JOSELO and friedplatano — 9 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 3 Nov 2023.
  • friedplatano and Sterling Juan Diaz — 5 shared bills before that night, first on Sun 11 Aug 2024.
  • Kim Anh and Cosmo — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 24 Jan 2026.
  • JOSELO and Sterling Juan Diaz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Thu 19 Oct 2023.
  • The Carry Nation and Cosmo — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 6 Apr 2024.
  • Cosmo and Sterling Juan Diaz — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sun 24 Aug 2025.
  • The Carry Nation and Sterling Juan Diaz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 13 Apr 2024.
  • Kim Anh and Sterling Juan Diaz — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 10 Nov 2023.

Who they are

  • The Carry Nation

    New York City · 121 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance.”

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    Nita is a noted member of the legendary House of Aviance. She started DJing around the turn of the millennium and was a resident at the infamous Mr. Black and Westgay, both touchstones for queer artistry and culture in downtown nightlife of the early 2000's. Will has deep roots in NYC club culture, having worked at The Loft and collaborated closely with David Mancuso, holding residencies at many of the downtown New York clubs over the years including The Limelight, Life and Vandam. After dividing his time between NYC and Paris, working on music with fashion houses such as Issey Miyake, Vivienne Westwood and Yves Saint Laurent, Will returned to DJing dance floors when he co-created SPANK with partners Sean B & Jason Roe. What started as a basement dance party evolved into a roving art-based warehouse party along with a namesake zine. SPANK began to work closely with Horse Meat Disco and the close relationship with that crew has extended in various forms through the years into the present. Currently, Nita and Will perform globally as both individual DJs and, more often, as a duo --they are most recognized for epic extended B2B sets and their wildly successful monthly queer party (also known as The Carry Nation) at Brooklyn's Good Room. Their range is wide and exciting, and in the New York tradition they effortlessly flow through genres and time periods while keeping a modern edge. Since the inception of The Carry Nation, the duo has toured the world extensively including Glastonbury’s Block 9 and Berlin’s Berghain/Panorama Bar among many others. They also have a residency at Ladyfag's flagship monthly Battle Hymn. As producers, their credits include releases and remixes on Get Up Recordings, Classic Music Company, TRIBAL, Nervous, TRAX, Batty Bass, TWIRL, W&O Street Tracks and more. Their latest venture is Major Records, an imprint they co-founded with Justin Cudmore to showcase their Majorettes collaboration with releases that are setting dancefloors alight with a fresh but classic house vibe that stays rooted in the excitement of New York’s history and underground.
    House on 28, Tech House on 7, Techno on 4 and Deep House on 5. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Nervous Records (2) and Cómeme (1); their RA profile also lists Batty Bass Records, HNYTRX, Twirl, Good Company Records and 1 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at 314 Scholes, Rumi, BASEMENT · often with Nita Aviance, Will Automagic, Alissa Brianna, none of them here that night

  • Kim Anh

    New York City · 96 bookings since Aug 2023

    “American DJ and producer Kim Anh has been a staple of the queer dance music underground for two decades.”

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    American DJ and producer Kim Anh has been a staple of the queer dance music underground for two decades. She has gone on to make an indelible impact on the nightlife scenes she's been a part of in Los Angeles and New York, where she currently splits her time between NYC and the Hudson Valley. The founder of groundbreaking queer parties like Booby Trap! and Tendencies, Kim Anh helped underline the queer and POC history of dance music, bringing it back to its roots. Her production and songwriting blends classic house and electronic with a contemporary sensibility, with catchy hooks and edgy, sensual lyrics, described by DJ Mag as "lucid and absorbing, and conveying an assertion and power." She’s been a top 10 Beatport artist with features in Mix Mag (UK & Asia), DJ Mag, Resident Advisor and LA Weekly to name a few. More recently, Kim Anh started her own Can U Not Talk Records label, and has also been featured on labels like Live At Robert Johnson, Afro Acid and Nervous Records. She's collaborated with artists from across the electronic music spectrum such as Roy Davis. Jr, Massimiliano Pagliara, Peaches and Cerrone.
    House on 8, Deep House on 5, Nu-Disco on 5 and Acid on 3. styles on their catalogued releases
    Released on Can U Not Talk Records (1), Delusions Of Grandeur (1) and Nervous Records (1); their RA profile also lists International DeeJay Gigolo Records, EMI Records, Afro Acid Digital, Live At Robert Johnson and 2 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

    Recently at Gabriela, Signal, Dead Letter No. 9 · often with Michael Magnan, Mike Servito, Justin Cudmore, none of them here that night

  • Cosmo

    New York City · 127 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility.”

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    Born in Ohio and raised by New York clubs, Cosmo is a shining modern representative of the city’s Golden Age of DJing, in skill, in spirit, and in sensibility. A forever student of 90s subcultures, Cosmo is now an authority in connecting those dots, decompartmentalizing genres during her sets and revitalizing the club as a much needed space for expression and joy. Cosmo may open a night with her early entry points to dance music, gospel and funk and vocal-heavy RnB, and proceed to blend break beats with new jack swing or old-school house with tribal—all delivered with remarkable clarity of voice and a sense of self that fueled her fated teenage move to New York to DJ over a decade ago. Being from the Midwest, her house music literacy circles its epicenters and favors groovy records, warm basslines, playful vocals, and elating instrumentals that stir the spirit. Her deep knowledge, cultural curiosity, and refreshing authenticity make Cosmo one of New York’s most in-demand DJs, a regular at the most iconic clubs and a Fashion Week party go-to. She is a resident at Public Records, where she can explore every inch of her collection and join forces with legends like Sandy Rivera as well as other torchbearing peers. She’s represented the city sharing the decks with her heroes like Honey Dijon and Mike Dunn, and on esteemed platforms such as Benji B’s BBC Radio 1 show and Luke Solomon’s Classic Music Company show. As a longtime resident at The Lot Radio, Cosmo gets the opportunity to share everything she cherishes and often includes parts of her CD and magazine archives. Music has soundtracked Cosmo’s every move. Her gratitude for her practice is apparent, and her effervescence behind the decks reaches the crowd no matter the size of the room—a musical hug that holds dancers through times good and bad.

    Recently at Signal, public records, MAD Radio NYC · often with Eli Escobar, Donis, Hidden Spheres, none of them here that night

  • JOSELO

    New York City · 41 bookings since Aug 2023

    “On the decks, Joselo is omnivorous and cross-cultural.”

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    On the decks, Joselo is omnivorous and cross-cultural. He merges eclectic styles such as techno, trance, house, reggaeton, dembo and baile funk. In 2014, JOSELO created Maricón NYC, an event curated to fill a void within the Latinx community and celebrate collective identity. The party showcases QTPOC DJs and creatives and links disparate scenes across the city’s boroughs.

    Recently at Animal, Paragon, Nowadays · often with Byrell The Great, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Katie Rex, none of them here that night

  • friedplatano

    New York City · 32 bookings since Aug 2023

    “FRIED PLATANO dishes out a fusion of Latin musical flavors mixed with hard hitting, bass heavy electronic beats.”

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    FRIED PLATANO dishes out a fusion of Latin musical flavors mixed with hard hitting, bass heavy electronic beats. Being of Caribbean descent, he amplifies melodies and vocals from his culture with the current sounds of his NYC nightlife experience. His Dominican upbringing makes him serve up fast rhythms of Dembow gone wild and transports you to a hot steamy tropical dance floor.

    Recently at SISTEM, Nowadays, Paragon · often with Total XTC, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Donis, none of them here that night

  • Sterling Juan Diaz

    New York City · 99 bookings since Aug 2023

    “Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove.”

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    Sterling Juan Diaz has an instinctive feel for groove. Born in New York City & raised between there & the Dominican Republic, he was captivated by the percussive rhythms of hip-hop & latin music from a young age, fostering a diverse musical passion. Once he taught himself to DJ, his eclectic taste & skill quickly gained attention in New York City's queer nightlife, becoming a staple at parties like Nowadays Nonstop, Papi Juice, & BASEMENT’s resident party FIST. Diaz's insatiable appetite for music, discerning taste, & impressive mixing skills have solidified his reputation for delivering electrifying, sets consistently. His innovative, captivating style has earned him spots at festivals such as Honcho Campout, DWELLER, & Wire Festival, & has taken him to parties across the nation, including Atlanta’s Back Room & Washington D.C.’s Flower Factory. Internationally, Diaz has performed at The MECA Art Fair in the Dominican Republic, as well as at Buttons & Sysiphos in Berlin, Germany. In July 2023, Diaz was chosen as an opening DJ for Beyoncé’s New York City show during her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, joining a distinguished roster of DJs celebrating the album’s tribute to Black queer & trans history. From his curatorial work as a resident DJ of Playground Radio & their annual Block Party to his recurring club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Diaz has established himself as an unmissable voice in Brooklyn's new generation of young selectors. His sets range from chest-rumbling bass wubs to euphoric house keys, showcasing the rich heritage of the underground while exploring the depths of sound through the rhythmic threads of his Dominican roots. Sterling Juan Diaz has not only crafted a unique musical identity but also stands as a beacon of collaboration & community building.

    Recently at Bossa Nova Civic Club, Qncc, BASEMENT · often with Makadsi, ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Sekucci, none of them here that night

names these artists often play with — not that night
  • ALEXIS DE LA ROSA11 with Sterling Juan Diaz, 6 with friedplatano, 5 with JOSELO and 3 with The Carry Nation
  • Eli Escobar13 with The Carry Nation, 9 with Cosmo and 6 with Kim Anh
  • Mike Servito10 with The Carry Nation and 6 with Kim Anh
  • Tedd Patterson11 with The Carry Nation and 4 with Kim Anh
  • Donis7 with Cosmo and 4 with friedplatano
  • Kilopatrah Jones6 with Sterling Juan Diaz and 5 with Cosmo
  • Total XTC8 with friedplatano and 3 with JOSELO
  • Analog Soul6 with The Carry Nation and 2 with Kim Anh
451 said they were going — about like a usual Friday at Paragon.
how this compares
  • Median final count, Fridays at Paragon464
  • Middle half finished between381 and 585
  • Past Fridays at this venue counted140

The room

Paragon — 356 events and 947 distinct artists since Aug 2023.

Most-tagged here: Techno (20), Club (18), House (12) and Ghetto Tech (4). genre tags on this room’s listings

Artist photos: Resident Advisor, event 2344087.

Attending counts, venue records, co-billing history, release styles and release labels: adrift’s record of New York City events.

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