Earlier in March, I had the opportunity to play an open decks night at a venue in Williamsburg. It was my first time performing in New York and it was right at the onset of panic caused by the current predicament we’re in. There still was a debate on whether it was safe or responsible to be out and about. 

I gave this mix my all despite the cloud hanging over the city. As a DJ, I believe that it’s my fiduciary obligation to challenge you as an attendee to expand your comfort zone and give you something you never knew you wanted. That along with keeping you present and in flow to enjoy yourself where you are. I attempted to do just that. 

I could tell you deep interconnected stories of where and when I discovered every song in the tracklist. All the songs I choose to play are from different important episodes in my life reflected by people who have had a profound impact on me. Just like the songs, my friends I managed to wrangle out to this night were a rag tag group of amazing people from different times. This mix is my no means perfect, but it's truly John Rynecki. Enjoy!

Lean Into It

John Rynecki is a deep house DJ and music producer from Chicago and Panama on a mission to make the world a better place. Through the sets he plays and the events he curates, he creates spaces for connection and presence. In a world full of distractions, giving someone the space to dance, connect, and outsmart their smartphone is one of the best gifts of all.

As co-founder of Chicago Electronic Music Conference (CEMC), John is committed to uplifting artists and industry professionals by bridging the culture of dance music with the realities of today’s music industry. Rooted in Chicago’s house legacy and guided by a belief that dance music can build better futures, John continues to push for spaces that reflect the values of this rich culture.

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