Soul in the Horn FT Natasha Diggs, OVEOUS & Friends - April 17
The Chocolate Factory70 Scott Ave Brooklyn, NY 11237 · Map
This night happened — Fri 17 Apr
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
- next: The Chocolate Factory, Fri 23 OctNatasha Diggs
- OVEOUS
- next: Nowadays, Sat 21 NovVARSHA
- Mark Francis
- next: Sat 31 OctHoney Bun
- Daniel Winshall
Set times were not published.
Most of these pairings were meeting for the first time that night.
the pairs that have met
14 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- VARSHA and Honey Bun — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 14 Feb 2026.
Who they are
“As resident of 2 of New York City's most classic cultural institutions of music..”
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As resident of 2 of New York City's most classic cultural institutions of music.. Soul in the Horn and the all 45 party Mobile Mondays!, Diggs remains purposeful in her mission to uplift & liberate dance floors globally and has established herself as one of the most vibrant and sought after djs in the world. Her unique positioning in the music universe has seen her hold weekly residency at Brooklyn's acclaimed Output club with Hip Hop luminary Q-Tip, tour with Grammy award winning songstress Lauryn Hill, and be immersed in the soul, disco, and house scene reaching around the planet.. She's played alongside everyone from Erykah Badu to Kenny Dope, Dam-Funk to Jayda G.. and with a vast musical knowledge and impeccably soulful taste can hold her own as both a skilled party rocker and deep selector. She currently resides in Brooklyn, New York and can be heard on her weekly show with Q-Tip #AbstractRadio which airs weekly on Beats1 Apple Music.Recently at 99 Scott Ave, The Chocolate Factory, Car Park · often with Karizma, L3Ni, MOON BABE, none of them here that night
“OVEOUS is a true renaissance artist.”
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OVEOUS is a true renaissance artist. This performer is not your typical DJ... His live sets at parties around the globe showcase his skill as a poet, singer and producer whose been killing it from music festivals in Dubai to TV spots like HBO, Late Night TV and Showtime at the Apollo where he won so many times they kicked him out! His words in poems and music have made him one of the most highly sought after artists around the world and naturally his catalogue of music has garnered critical acclaim. His flows and content surpass what most expect from artists these days. Having worked with great artists like Roy Ayers, Louie Vega, Osunlade & Ursula Rucker have paved the way for artistic excel-lence. In 2018 OVEOUS teamed up with long time collaborator QVLN to make their hit track “Queimar”; named top tracks ofof the year by Traxsource. Many of his productions on respected labels like Yoruba, Atjazz, Offering, Vega & Moca Arts have earned him much praise as a new force in house music.Their RA profile lists Yoruba Records, Atjazz Record Company and Timeless Nexus.Recently at The Chocolate Factory, Now & Then NYC, Arlo Williamsburg · often with Echonomist, 2melo, ORIJINS, none of them here that night
Recently at Nowadays, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Rodeo · often with Sevyn, Tlim Shug, theoretic, none of them here that night
“Once in a lifetime you come across a producer that truly personifies the music genre.”
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Once in a lifetime you come across a producer that truly personifies the music genre. Welcome to the sounds of producer/DJ Mark Francis. Pennsylvania born, New Jersey bred, DJ Mark Francis has become a force to be reckoned with. Right hand to the legendary Timmy Regisford, a resident at Club Shelter, and liaison to so many in dance music, Mark exemplifies the sound and movement of New York’s underground that’s has translated from New York to the world. An avid music listener and collector, Mark Francis first experienced House Music in 1992, after hearing 'Follow Me', by Aly Us, he was intrigued and wanted more of this unique sound. After listening and studying the artistry of the insanely talented DJs, vocalist, and producers that influenced his career such as Omar Abdullah, Tyrone Francis, Timmy Regisford and Jihad Muhammad, and DJ Spen, Mark has developed his own niche; an innate ability to ride and blend tracks that take the dancer on a rhythmic journey as well as create them. Initially, radio airwaves were his muse back in the 90’s in a time when House Music on your radio was the norm. He was inspired by the legendary DJs that came before him like Tony Humphries on 98.7 KISS FM, and Louie Vega on HOT 97. In 2006, he met friend and basketball rival DJ Adam Rios who introduced him and his diverse tunes to DJ Timmy Regisford of NYC’s infamous Club Shelter. It wasn’t until 2008 when he debuted at the WMC Club Shelter Party in Miami, that he was able to share his gifts and joined the Club Shelter family. Affectionately known as the “Human IPod,” Mark Francis’ wonderful musical perception, as well as his passion for Deep, Afro, Soulful House, and R&B remixes have paved the way for a vibrant passionate future in music as a DJ and he has traveled the world from Greece, London, France, Portugal, and Italy spinning in the nightclubs throughout in notorious clubs with his brand and style. He looks forward to continuing to share his energetic musicality venturing into a new movement, embracing all that he has learned from the mentors he studied and surrounded himself around. Be sure to catch him when he arrives close to you to experience the sounds and vibe enter into the energy of DJ Mark Francis!Their RA profile lists King Street Sounds, Open Bar Music and Quantize Recordings.Recently at Xanadu, 3 Dollar Bill, Nowadays · often with Timmy Regisford, DJ Cheez, merlin bobb, none of them here that night
“Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future.”
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Honey Bun is an interdisciplinary afro-futurist artist whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future. Born in New York City, raised in Texas, and now based in Brooklyn, her selections blend the sounds of her east coast roots, southern upbringing, and the ever-evolving and interconnected sonic output of the global black diaspora. As a resident of Brooklyn’s iconic station, The Lot Radio, Honey Bun hosts her monthly show, ‘BUNTOPIA’, captivating listeners with an explorative monthly mix designed to "sonically journey through the cosmos". The sounds of BUNTOPIA extend into a party night often hosted by intimate NYC clubs, Le Bain and Mood Ring, featuring thoughtfully curated lineups of guest DJs, artists, and friends who share a similar future-forward approach to dance music. When on planet Earth, the sun sets, and the vibrant streets of Brooklyn come alive with the sounds of Soul Connection, a party series co-founded by Honey Bun and Lovie. Together and in community, they connect the mind, body and soul through an essential night of dancing and deep groove filled with glowing soulful house, disco, funk and r&b. Often selected as an RA pick of the week, the beloved party centers intergenerational Black femme DJs and prioritizes cultivating comfortable and love-filled dance floors between renowned Brooklyn clubs, Good Room, Nowadays and Public Records. Honey Bun is a highly sought after addition to any of NYC’s most exciting club nights, as a guest DJ alongside major touring international artists, and trusted by the underground scene to stand alone with the ever-precious all-nighter extended set. Her flexibility and fearlessness to take on any dance floor is reflective of her reputation as an “omnivorous selector” with a record collection and taste that runs wide and deep. While sensual and playful, she can carefully brew peak time moments of heady bass lines, famed drum breaks, and classic Detroit techno, all aiding in her natural inclination to buzz between universes with just a twist of a knob. A reputation that has earned her a newly minted residency at famed nightclub, Nowadays, in Queens, NY. Internationally recognized, Honey Bun has graced the airwaves of prominent stations such as Foundation FM, Rinse FM, Rinse France, and Balamii, along with highly-acclaimed club appearances across western Europe and the UK. Her style has earned her spots on esteemed festival lineups such as Sustain Release, Making Time, headlining the Brooklyn Mirage stage of Boiler Room Festival, and the Red Bull stage for The Governor’s Ball. She is often tapped as the local guest DJ to join international tours of artists like Disclosure, Nia Archives, HAAi, Palms Trax, Gerd Janson, TSHA, Benji B and more. Beyond her DJ work, she was previously the video host for Noisey's Questionnaire of Life and a producer of Emmy-award nominated music documentary series, The Story Of, showcasing her versatility in the music domain.Recently at Silence Please, Nowadays, Signal · often with Lovie, Ayanna Heaven, Sevyn, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Lovie23 with Honey Bun and 2 with VARSHA
- Sevyn9 with VARSHA and 4 with Honey Bun
- Stonie Blue8 with Honey Bun and 2 with VARSHA
- Ayanna Heaven6 with Honey Bun
- L3Ni6 with Natasha Diggs
- Tlim Shug6 with VARSHA
- beewack5 with Honey Bun
- Rose Kourts5 with Honey Bun
66 said they were going — much quieter than a usual Friday at The Chocolate Factory.
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at The Chocolate Factory243
- Middle half finished between111 and 419
- Past Fridays at this venue counted52
The room
The Chocolate Factory — 150 events and 569 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Most-tagged here: House (7), Techno (6), Bass (3) and Funk / Soul (3). genre tags on this room’s listings
Who put it on
Soul in the Horn — 34 events and 116 artists since Aug 2023.