We dare you to find a New Yorker who isn’t familiar with Chriss Vargas. With a residency at the legendary Pacha New York, Cielo in The Meatpacking District, and an array of Beatport charting tracks, Vargas is the embodiment of the underground New York sound.

Colombian by ancestry and birth, Vargas began DJ’ing and producing over a (bakers) dozen years ago after moving to the United States. With a strong musical background - Vargas is a self-taught drummer and pianist - and a love for technology and programming (Logic, Abelton, plug-ins), he morphed from an educated fan to the puppeteer behind the scenes, creating and playing his own music. 2014 saw the birth of Drop Dead Records (DDR), a place for the producer to expand on his own creations.

I am constantly inspired by the beat. Whether it’s creating it in the studio or banging it out behind the decks, it’s all amazing. ~ Chriss Vargas
 
The year was 2000. Sound Factory was THE home of dance music in New York City, and Chriss Vargas was asked to open the room for Junior Sanchez. Thus began the whirlwind, parlaying into a long standing residency at Pacha New York, gigs at Electric Daisy Carnival, Governors Island Music Festival, Black and White Music Festival, and a larger than life birthday celebration: Voodoo, which gets bigger and bigger each year.

Vargas regularly brings the sound of the underground to your laptop: with singles on stronghold labels including Nervous Records, KULT, Stereo and Dark Vibe, and original tracks like "Rib Breaker" and "Perceptions" on Beatport. His latest studio efforts include a 10-song album for Nervous Records, coming to digital retailers in Fall 2014, and multiple EPs for Waveform Recordings.
2014 saw the launch of Chriss Vargas’ Drop Dead Records (DDR), which Vargas describes as a label for artists from all over the world. DDR serves as a launching pad for Vargas to expand on his own musical creations.

DJ, producer, party starter. Music industry executive, talent discoverer, and music distributor.  Is there anything Vargas can’t do? His story began thirteen years ago and shows no signs of slowing.


I am a music junkie, Thank you God for having us the right to create sounds and music, no music no life, i﻿ live for it and die for it!!!(CV)

Doddy Dorlette (aka Doddy Dj.): This is the story of an artist who became in the past twenty years a public speaker, a lawyer, a family law mediator, a business man and a proud father of two beautiful kids. 

Even if Doddy is very busy with his own legal career, this musician manage to find the time to maintain his love and passion for music. Born and raised in Gatineau, Quebec, Doddy was introduced to different kinds of music and musical instruments at a young age. His father Lionel, being himself a jazz musician from Haiti, tried to expose him to many genres of music. 

"I am a music nerd. I liked to analyze and dissect all my father's vinyls to know the musicians, the producers and in which studio the album has been recorded."

Just for the love of music, Doddy would play his music collection at parties and challenge his listeners to learn and dance to a diverse music. 

Inspired by artists and bands such as Black Coffee, Djeff, Dj Kent, Miguel Migs, Rasmus Faber, Reel People, St-Germain, Tingsek, Jamiroquai, Roy Davis Jr., Mi Casa and Liquideep, Doddy decided, for 7 years, to create his own songs, mixing yatch rock, soul, hip hop, house, funk and electronics. Most DJs or musicians are gifted for their technical skills, while others are known for their personality. But few are known to push cultural boundaries and mix all kinds of music. Today, whether for private concerts or with friends, Doddy always offers something fun and interesting with the participation of family members and friends. For Doddy music is therapy and the opportunity to have a great time with other beautiful people.

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Brooklyn bred house DJ and producer, Danny DeLeon, has opened for house music legend Louie Vega, held residencies at New York’s Pacha and Cielo, and played sets at Miami’s Club Eleven, Winter Music Festival, and Miami Music Week. Known for his percussion-driven sets and technical prowess, Danny draws inspiration from his Dominican roots and early hip-hop influences to craft a unique blend of afro, tech, and deep house - a style he affectionately calls "Trek House."

Since his debut track "Magdalena" in May 2022, Danny has released a staggering thirty- one tracks, nabbing multiple spots on several afro house charts. His tracks "Yo Toro-To" and "La Negra" reached the number 8 and 2 spots respectively, on the Spotify Afro House Chart. His track "My Call" on PolyRhythm received remix treatment from Jihad Muhammad, climbing to No. 5 on the Traxsource Afro House Chart and charting for over three months on the top 100.
Continuing his prolific output, Danny's latest releases, "El Canto" and "Tah Boo," with Open Bar Music, also made it to the top 100 Afro House charts, peaking at No. 20. With no plans to slow down, Danny is gearing up for a year packed with summer festivals and planned releases.

New York City based DJ & producer Ace Alvarez has become one of the more recognizable names in electronic music within the last decade. A name synonymous within the NY Techno scene. He has distinguished himself with his energetic sets & relentless vibe.

Ace exudes the DNA of New York’s underground culture. He made his name by playing in many gritty after-hour obscure locations, to then climbing the ranks, becoming a regular and holding residencies in several legendary NY venues such as Output, Space, Cielo and Pacha. Within the last 10 years Ace has cemented himself as a staple in the scene.

Becoming a powerhouse behind the decks to then incorporating his powerful, driving sound to productions. Ace's catalog of music & his trademark sound remains in constant rotation among the most respected DJs like Richie Hawtin & Carl Cox to name a few. Capturing the essence and the true evolution of an artist.

Presiding over his own branded night, the highly influential, Access. Inviting forward thinking, international artists, while giving the New York artist a platform to shine. A brand was born while growing techno culture and pushing the boundaries of sound & music with no limitations.

Without a doubt, Ace’s dedication to his music and his determined spirit for growth have him poised for a promising future.

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