After several remixes and his freshest release in our VA 2020 showcase, Juan Mejia (East Coast Deep House legend and Label Owner - Dutchie Music, Miami) is back on Wind Horse Records with his new EP Black Sugar. As the name suggests the title track of the EP and the effortlessly addictive butter chicken dub retains House structure alongside sweet, soothing, Jazz, Afro, and Spanish influences. The Five track EP includes a remix by Oscar P and DJ Stingray, a dub version by Oscar P, a Candela mix by B-Liv and a groovy house remix from our label boss Hamza Rahimtula.

Juan Mejia - Blk Sugar (Oscar P & Dj Stingray Mix)

Oscar P was raised in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Manhattan’s Washington Heights. His roots in the city run deep. Fusing Afro-Latino and deep house influences from NYC, Chicago and Detroit, Oscar has created a unique sound that defines his style today.

Oscar P operates two of the most respected underground house labels, Kolour Recordings and Open Bar Music. As a producer, he’s appeared on labels like Strictly Rhythm, Tool Room, Ultra & Sony Music and his resume includes remixes for Mark Farina, KiNK, Soul Minority, Jamiroquai, Adele, Omar, Todd Terry & Physics.

With 30+ releases cracking the top ten in the last three years, a who's who of music industry pioneers have supported his productions. In 2012 Oscar was named the #8 best selling house music artist of the year on Traxsource. In 2014 he sat on the Best Selling Deep Afro House Artists list at #23 alongside Black Coffee, Osunlade, and Atjazz. 2015 he landed at #13. In 2016 he parked himself at #16 alongside Hyenah, Manoo, Jose Marquez and Boddhi Satva. His album collaboration with Norty Cotto titled “Just Listen” was also named #15 among the top selling albums of the year. 

Recently relocated from New York to San Diego, California, Oscar is tackling the West Coast with fresh perspective. He is currently co-organizing West Coast Weekender, a music conference that will celebrate dance music and provide a new boost for the San Diego music scene.

Big moves like this demonstrate that, despite all his successes, Oscar P still finds time to return to the roots of a lifelong obsession with — music.