17th Annual DJs Against Hunger

Who they are

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  DJ Disciple

  New York City · 15 bookings since Oct 2023

  “For over three decades, DJ Disciple has navigated the pulse of house music—not from the sidelines, but from behind the decks, at the radio board, and in the streets where flyers built communities.”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  For over three decades, DJ Disciple has navigated the pulse of house music—not from the sidelines, but from behind the decks, at the radio board, and in the streets where flyers built communities. Raised in Brooklyn with jazz in his blood and gospel in his spirit, he came of age in a New York where Studio 54, community radio, and church basements all shaped the sonic landscape. His early show on WNYE-FM, 'The Best Kept Secret,' was a lifeline for heads digging for underground house and early UK garage. Long before the UK sound hit global dance floors, Disciple was playing tracks like 'Follow Me' and 'Deep Inside'—bridging borough block parties with pirate-radio imports. He saw chart success in 1994 with 'On the Dancefloor' and again in 2002 when 'Caught Up' reached #1 on the US Billboard Dance chart—yet those milestones never pulled him from the roots. Even as the dance scene shifted toward bottle service and digital hype, Disciple kept a local pulse, DJing at venues from Fabric to Fort Greene Park and holding residencies in Montreal, Spain, and Ibiza. Through Catch 22 Recordings, his independent label founded in 1997, he’s released over 300 tracks—including collaborations with N.W.N., Shino Blackk, Marc Cotterell, Masaki Morii, Dawn Tallman, and Fedde Le Grand. From Afro-infused gospel house to jacking UKG, his sound resists easy labels while staying grounded in emotion and message. In 2023, Disciple co-authored *The Beat, The Scene, The Sound*, the first book to document NYC’s house music legacy from a working DJ’s point of view. More than memoir, the book captures how Brooklyn’s scene emerged as Manhattan’s club world gentrified—and gives overdue recognition to the dancers, DJs, and street teams who built the foundation. Today, DJ Disciple splits his time between five jobs: teaching 5th grade, raising his daughter, playing drums in church, mentoring new producers, and releasing new music every two weeks. You can still find him every weekend at Martha’s Country Bakery in Williamsburg, spinning for the community he never left behind. His story isn’t framed by accolades or headlines—it’s told through the hands of the people who danced to his sets, pressed his records, read his book, or found their way into house music through a track that didn’t fit the mainstream. In a culture where presence often outlasts hype, DJ Disciple remains both witness and worker—still moving the room, one beat at a time.
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  Their RA profile lists Catch 22 Recordings.

  Recently at Superior Ingredients, Bogart House, Commodore Barry Park · often with Tony Touch, Eli Escobar, Moodymann, none of them here that night

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  MOON BABE

  New York City · 12 bookings since Sep 2023

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  Recently at 99 Scott Ave, Dead Letter No. 9, Mood Ring · often with Natasha Diggs, DJ Scratch, Terry Hunter, none of them here that night

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  Kervyn Mark

  New York City · 21 bookings since Nov 2023

  “DJ Kervyn Mark is an American DJ and influential figure in New York City’s dance music and house scene, especially known for his long career spanning over four decades. 🎧 Who He Is Veteran DJ from Brooklyn, New York — Kervyn Mark began DJing at a young age in Brooklyn and became deeply involved in club culture and underground music.”

  their own biography

  the whole biography

  DJ Kervyn Mark is an American DJ and influential figure in New York City’s dance music and house scene, especially known for his long career spanning over four decades. 🎧 Who He Is Veteran DJ from Brooklyn, New York — Kervyn Mark began DJing at a young age in Brooklyn and became deeply involved in club culture and underground music. House Music Specialist — He plays a diverse range of styles including house, soulful house, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, jazz, Latin, and more, often blending them in eclectic DJ sets. Cultural Contributor & Promoter — Beyond spinning records, he founded influential party brands like The Melting Pot Global and The Real NYC, which have produced legendary events in NYC and helped cultivate the city’s house music culture. Outdoor Scene Pioneer — He’s widely credited with helping pioneer outdoor house music events on the Coney Island Boardwalk and other large-scale New York gatherings. Film Involvement — Kervyn Mark is involved in music documentaries about the NYC house scene, including Maestro – Documentary and Hands To The Sky, acting as producer, historian and contributor. 🎶 Career Highlights Played at iconic NYC parties and venues including Body & Soul, Cielo, PS1, and Roots NYC. Shared decks with major DJs like Louie Vega, Danny Krivit, The Martinez Brothers, Osunlade, and many others throughout his career. Known for weaving deep musical knowledge and cultural storytelling into his DJ sets and events. In short, DJ Kervyn Mark is not just a DJ, but a cornerstone of New York’s underground house music community — blending performance, history, promotion and cultural advocacy in his work.
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  Their RA profile lists Sanctuary Records.

  Recently at Refuge, Hana House, The Chocolate Factory · often with Natasha Diggs, Tone Luva, Bobby Morales, none of them here that night

• Saint James Joy

  10 bookings since Jan 2024

  Recently at Industry City, Good Room, Elsewhere · often with V-breezzyy, Soul Summit Music, DJ Kervyn Mark, none of them here that night

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