ALEXIS DE LA ROSA, Donis, Jay Esko, Jiancarlo | Dead Letter No.9
Dead Letter No. 963 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 · Map
This night happened — Fri 22 May
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Who was billed4 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
5 of the 6 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and Donis — 3 shared bills before that night, first on Fri 17 May 2024.
Who they are
“Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations.”
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Born and raised in Uptown New York, Alexis channels his Dominican heritage and deep passion for electronic music into performances that transcend both genre and expectations. With a strong curatorial approach, Alexis has become a sought-after figure in queer nightlife, performing in spaces such as Nowadays, Basement, Signal, Good Room, Papi Juice, and Nocturnal Emissions where he currently holds a residency. Alongside his club work, Alexis has developed an artistic sound practice through residencies for contemporary art institutions, including David Zwirner, BOFFO, and The Kitchen. Within these spaces, he has created immersive sonic environments and compositions that bridge performance, installation, and experimental sound—further deepening his multidisciplinary approach. Most recently, Alexis marked a new chapter in his artistic evolution with the released his debut EP, ARE THERE ANY HOMOSEXUALS?, and toured Sydney, Australia with HOUSE OF MINCE during their PRIDE festival, further expanding his global reach. As a DJ, producer, and visionary, Alexis continues to shape the future of dance music while honoring the rich cultural heritage at the heart of his sound.Recently at Qncc, Bossa Nova Civic Club, Signal · often with Sterling Juan Diaz, MORENXXX, Leonce, none of them here that night
“DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY.”
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DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer from Brooklyn, NY. His style embodies both tradition and innovation. Firmly rooted in NYC’s Dance Music history while tastefully pushing the envelope, he masterfully explores the intersections between Soulful House, Afro House, Techno and Disco. In the DJ booth, he combines excellent mixing skills with an innate ability to read the crowd, both responding to their desires while setting his sonic agenda. He’s become well known in the New York underground scene for playing parties and clubs such as Soul In The Horn, Papi Juice, Dweller Festival, Lebain, Basement among many others. He has most recently self released their second EP Metamorphosis02 and currently holds residencies at renowned club Nowadays, and The Lot Radio.Their RA profile lists Toucan Sounds.Recently at House of Yes, Paragon, Superior Ingredients · often with Bendito, Jeremy Giros, JADALAREIGN, none of them here that night
“My story is long.”
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My story is long. Our time here is short. While we share this space, I authentically express and simultaneously find my true self through selection of song.Recently at Elsewhere, Moondog Hifi, Eavesdrop · often with Sean Lyles, VOYAGER FM, HoneyLuv, none of them here that night
Recently at Jupiter Disco · often with Sight -Beyond- Sound, Miss Gypsy, Bendito, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- Sterling Juan Diaz11 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 5 with Donis
- Total XTC7 with Donis and 5 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA
- friedplatano6 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 4 with Donis
- Bendito7 with Donis and 1 with Jiancarlo Valerio
- Daniro3 with ALEXIS DE LA ROSA and 3 with Donis
- k.tea9 with Donis
- JADALAREIGN8 with Donis
- Cosmo7 with Donis
how this compares
- Median final count, Fridays at Dead Letter No. 975
- Middle half finished between47 and 122
- Past Fridays at this venue counted107
The room
Dead Letter No. 9 — 366 events and 816 distinct artists since Oct 2023.
Holds about 150.