A&R @groundidmusic

Resident DJ: @kenyanights & @muzeclub

Radio Show DJ / Presenter For @hoxtonfm

Contact & Promos: l.a.dave.official@gmail.com

Bookings: riz@kenya-nights.com

L.A. DAVE has been putting Nairobi on the Map for over fifteen years with a forward thinking mix of Minimal Techno and Afro House. He’s lived in London, California and Tanzania where he was exposed to many different music scenes and sounds, helping him build a foundation and an idea of what he wanted to do in Kenya.

Dave is also the A&R of Groundid Music. Groundid Music started off as a streetwear boutique created by his good friend Moria in Long Beach, California. Unfortunately, the boutique closed down in 2008, but Dave wanted to continue spreading what Groundid stood for. “The meaning of Groundid,” Dave says, “is to be down to earth and to stay true. This was always the ethos behind Groundid and what it stood for.”

The significance his label has, is that it truly stands for something and he tries to translate that message directly to the music he puts out, the way he operates and the label’s overall image. Although for him, his main focus is to develop new and emerging talent looking to release music on a strong platform. Dave wanted to discover new talent and push the talent where the artists would seamlessly integrate into the already thriving and established production and release realm and so far he's successfully been able to achieve this. 

Realizing that no promoters were consistently pushing a truly underground rhetoric, which focused on educating a crowd in an intimate setting, Dave co-founded Temple Nairobi, a party which for the past 7 years has been a key building block in developing the more serious side of electronic music in the Kenyan capital, inviting artists such as Oliver Deutschmann and Per Hammar to showcase their sounds. Temple focuses on an techno and house sound. Temple is held at Shelter in Westlands, Nairobi, a perfect rooftop location for their sonic ventures and endeavors. Temple's continued mission Dave states "is to create a party that’s all about the music and the people coming together."

Dave has also built very strong relationships in the music industry being the Resident DJ and Operations Manager at 'Kenya Nights' as well as a Resident DJ at MUZE Club and has played in Kenya alongside the likes of: Black Coffee, THEMBA, Prince Kaybee, Enoo Napa, Caiiro, Argento Dust, Kususa, Desiree, Mobi Dixon, DJ Merlon, Shimza, Major Lazer, Da Capo, Culoe De Song, DJEFF, Hyenah, Pablo Fierro, Esa, Auntie Flo, Mr Raoul K, Archie Hamilton, Subb-An, Nick Curly, Jeremy Olander, Rodriguez Jr., Marco Bailey, Stephan Bodzin, Guy J, Kid Fonque, Oscar Mbo and many many more.

Dave is also a vinyl enthusiast who collects regularly. "Digging and finding that sound you were looking for is very rewarding. Being able to include something you have spent ages looking for is special and in this way my sets are more unique and distinctive.” He prides himself on being able to introduce new sounds to new people in Nairobi through constant digging. “East Africa’s scene is thriving with a vibrant nightlife encapsulating a vast array of sounds,” he says.

“Years ago you had the majority of fans listening to what they knew and what the radio played,” Dave continues. “Today, Kenyans have stepped out of their comfort zones and into a new dimension they feel a part of."

- Pulse Radio Feature.

“ Dés la nuit des temps , avant le temps qui nous sert à mesurer , il y’a une note ; et cette note s’entrelaçait , s’immisçait partout.
Depuis , tout ce qui est nait et tout ce qui meurt n’est que musique.
La même note résonne dans notre temps comme dés la nuit des temps. “ (Ole Paus ,Garmon)

New french label coming soon! 
Curateur musical & sound designer : C. Ramzi 

About Us : 
We are a group of creatives from all over the world our goal is to discover & support cool artists and newcomers.
??? Records is a Brand /Music Label/ Promotion Channels / Artists Management & Booking Agency.

Submit Your Music:
https://clutchcourage.com

www.djshinobi.com.
reconstruction..stay tuned...also on Instagram at Nobi Shinobi and Twitter at Nobi Shinobi and tiktok at nobishinobi as well...also feel free to email me with constructive criticism (honest..and say 3 things nice for every negative comment please...thanks...appreciated.
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Bookings: Brigadaboyz@gmail.com

Members: @conrad-nowak @minakmusic @chorniymusic @studiogmusic

Spanish for Brigade, meaning unit or squad; a group of individuals organized for a particular purpose. 

Rooted in friendship, Brigada is a Toronto based collective imposing a fresh take on programming and events. The spark for the group came in 2016 with their signature bonfire parties, which have helped fuel a prominent blaze in the group's outlook. The event series is Brigada's highlight of the summer and has been making waves in Toronto’s underground music scene with its off-the-grid perspective and community driven vibe. Never publicized, these pop up parties attract hundreds of fans that venture outside the downtown core to celebrate the ritual that originally started as a small gathering between friends. Maturity of Brigada’s sound is the foundation of their dope parties. Funky deep tech grooves is the focal point of their music, intrinsically raw, upbeat and progressively charged to go all night. 

Brigada’s unique composition and track record is definitely making a mark with new projects and collaborations lined up for the new year. Inspired by Brigada’s late nights and early mornings, the group recently launched 4AM in Toronto, a new podcast series that transcends listeners into an upbeat journey through deep tech. When they’re not by a fire, Brigada holds a residency at Parlour, Toronto’s premium deep house venue. The group was also featured this year at Camp Summerdaze, and have been playing regularly across some of the top house/techno clubs in the city. 

Their fresh mindset and humble vibes are unmistakable – Brigada boyz continues to amp up support by breaking creative barriers and by bringing people together through music.

mochilero is first and foremost a passionate and dedicated dancer, who with each set, aims to share melodies & rhythms for liberatory movement & collective joy. Inspired by the mystery, interconnectedness, and diversity of the natural world, mochilero weaves together melodic, uplifting and soulful grooves to evoke a feeling of oneness on the dance floor. He plays tasteful melodic, deep, progressive, minimal, and downtempo house with rays of breaks, acid, tech, & disco to create emotive, hypnotic, and dynamic sonic journeys.

mochilero hosts inclusive parties, ecstatic dances, and community events on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the Sinixt (Nelson, BC). The events foster an experience of collective joy, while focusing on centring marginalized communities and uplifting organizations that work toward social and environmental justice. His events are intended for dance lovers of any and every background, and are inspired by Fusion, Burning Man, Boom, and the open air culture in Köln, Germany, that led him to fall deep in love with the rich tradition of house music. More information on The Greater Groove can be found below. 

mochilero also hosts veteran and up and coming talent on his "Never Stop Dancing" mix series. If you would like to be featured, just shoot me a message and say hey. <3

June 20th - Queer Joy - Nelson, B.C.
2024: 
April 22nd, Dance Wave, Nelson, B.C.
April 19th, Night City, Nelson, B.C.
Mar 21, 2024 - Parallels, Nelson, B.C.
Sept 1st, Nelson Pride, Nelson, B.C.
Aug 13th, Cacao Ecstatic Dance, TGG, Nelson, B.C.
Aug 9th, Nelson International Mural Festival, Nelson, B.C.
Aug 7th, Mermaid Beach Club, Savary Island, B.C.
July 27th, Shambhala Music Festival, Salmo, B.C.
June 21st, OUR LOVE, The Greater Groove, Nelson, B.C.
May 31st, Red Light Ramen, Nelson, BC.
May 17-18th, Re-Union Music Festival, Slocan, B.C.
June 30, Pitchfork, Nelson, BC
June 31/July 1, Labour of Love, Vallican, BC
August 12, Nelson International Mural Festival, BC
August 30, Dance Wave, Nelson, BC.
Sept 2/3, Summer's End, West Kootenays 
Sept 3, Nelson Pride
October 14th, Cantina, Nelson, BC
October 28th, Ymir Halloween
Nov 4th, The Greater Groove & Moonflower Nightmare on Knox
Dec 2nd , The Greater Groove Saturday Night Retro
Jan 19th, The Greater Groove - Colours
Feb 1st, Ecstatic Dance Squamish
Feb 14th, Dance Wave, Nelson
Feb 16th, SOMA, Nelson
Feb 23rd, The Greater Groove, THEY THEM US
Mar 2nd, Ymir Snowfest
April 13th, Room 909, Nelson, B.C.
April 14th, Move for Palestine
April 20th, Earth Day, LSWK, Moonflower
Your living room ;) 

Message or email for a mix or a booking @ thegreatergroove@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/mochileromusic/
https://www.facebook.com/mochileromusic

If you are on the Unceded Territories of the Sinixt (Nelson, BC) I invite you to join us at an event. For details, check out The Greater Groove on Facebook. The Greater Groove aims to foster an inclusive dance community rooted in social justice by building bridges of compassion, connection, joy, and solidarity. Our values are inclusivity, consent, care, and free expression.

https://www.instagram.com/thegreatergroove
https://www.facebook.com/TheGreaterGroove

Artists who inspire me : : : Artistas que me inspiran

David August, Nicolas Jaar, Nico Stojan, Maya Jane Coles, YokoO, Crussen, Detmolt, Billy Caso, Frankie Knuckles, Horse Meat Disco, Luca Musto, Sunny Acres, Lakuti, Thievery Corporation, Francesca Lombardo, Claptone, Canson, David Hohme, Mr. G, The Blaze, Larry Levan, Mira, Chris Schwarzwalder, Just Emma, Rampue, Holger Hecler, N'to, Eddie C, DJ Buck, Gabriel Ananda, Lion-S, Franky Rizardo, Pablo Bolivar, Palms Trax, Nightmares on Wax, Lady V, Greg Wilson, Acid Pauli, Nils Frahm, Omar-S, RY X, Avalon Emerson, Axel Boman, Atish, Rick Wade, Session Victim, Lee Burridge, Massive Attack, Quantic, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Michael Mayer. Dam Swindle, Weval, Andrés, Worakls, Eris Drew, Amê, Luis Rosenburg, Late Nite Tough Guy, Antal, Aroop Roy, Avalon Emerson, El Buho, Gorje Hewek, Izhevski, Laurent Garnier, Dwig, Iorie, Honey Dijon, Theo Parrish, Folamour, Jesper Ryom, Viken Arman, Kiasmos, Patrice Baumel, DJ Koze, Keinemusik, Lake People, El Buho, Be Svendsen, Dennis Ferrer, DJ Harvey, Kermesse, Death on the Balcony, Eris Drew, Bicep, Dâm Funk, Moderat, Horse Meat Disco, Hernan Cattaneo, Catz n Dogz, Madmotormiquel, Teenage Mutants, 2ManyDJs, Motor City Drum Ensemble, Powel, Timboletti, Sabo, Atjazz, Fritz & Paul Kalkbrenner, Madota, Monkey Safari, Henrik Villard, JPattersson, Tim Greene, Purple Disco Machine, Todd Terje, Octo Octa, Kerri Chandler, Henrik Schwarz, St. Germaine, Meowmix, Brigade, Lee Jones, Poolside, Mousse T, Magda, Bears in Space, NU.

Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, The Pharcyde, J Dilla, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Lupe Fiasco, Big K.R.I.T., De La Soul, Talib Kweli, Tupac, Black Thought, Gang Starr, Common, Nujabes, Killer Mike, Slum Village, Kendrick Lamar.

::: : : : Families that inspire me ::: : : :  : : : : : ::::: : :  : :: : : :  : : : : ::: : :  :  : : Familias que me inspiran :  :  : ::

URSL, Drosssel, Sol Selectas, Razor-N-Tape, Katermukke, Feines Tier, Akumandra, Ouie, Berg Audio, Kittball, Innervisions, Erased Tapes Records, All Day I Dream, Glitterbox, Audiolith, Hungry Music, Husa & Zeyada, Other People, Underyourskin Records, Kindisch, Manjumasi, Laut & Louise, Kitt Ball, PETS, Exploited, Defected Records, Satya, Get Physical Music, Lump Records, Toy Tonics, Giegling, Kompakt, Nomade Records, Strictly Rhythm, Wonderwheel, Cosmovision Records, Trommel, House of Love, Hommage.

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