Go listen to more @donis-bk over on their page <3

@jadalareign records an hour of “sweet, sexy ‘90s house and rave sounds” for the Fresh Kicks mix series.

The Brooklyn-based DJ and producer speaks to Ria Hylton about finding her feet in the dance music industry, and helping others find theirs

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-168-jadalareign

Fresh Kicks 168: JADALAREIGN

Live At Apotheke in LA 6.26.22

JADALAREIGN Refuge Worldwide Guest Mix

Todays Somersault mix is brought to us by Cosmo

“Cosmo is a DJ based in Brooklyn originally from Fostoria, Ohio. As a teen, she became known from her "bedroom mixes" early soundcloud days. She soon moved to NYC to bring her love for house--to the floor and the booth. Her influences are rnb samples, deee-lite and hypnotic basslines to pay homage to her childhood. 
This mix is a peek inside the mind of Cosmo. She explores her signature go-tos in this hour long mix of all things sweet... and spicy. “

We hope you enjoy! 🤸🏼‍♂️

Somersault 245 (Cosmo) “Beet Juice”

MoMA Ready @ The Lot Radio 11 - 02 - 2022

Juanita's Mix 080 with Sterling Juan Diaz @sterlingjuandiaz

Q. How would you describe yourself?
A. As a person who’s not good at talking about himself for sure! Umm, I would say a music fan first and foremost, a sin vergüenza, an optimist, and (most importantly) a lover :)

Q. How long have you been a part of the NY music scene?
A. I was born and raised here but would say I’ve been in the NYC music scene since the early 2010’s? (If growing up going to emo shows doesn’t count as the “NYC music scene” lol). I’ve been sneaking into club nights in Brooklyn and Downtown since before I was able to drink legally. 

I started DJing frfr around 2016 tho, a friend asked me to DJ her party and I was embarrassed from mixing on an app on my phone and got a controller. Shoutout Rocio if you see this.

Q. Tell us about this mix. 
A. I put this mix together over the course of the last 2 months? I spent a while meticulously curating the tracklist to settle on a vibe that reflects everything I love about music, while keeping it approachable, and fresh etc. 

In the end I wanted to put together a good range of my current influences, undeniable grooves, and obvious bops through a Juanita's lens. Ultimately tried to not take myself too serious and just have fun TBH. 

I tend to kinda transform my sound based on the context of what I'm doing but this one feels super personal and uniquely me :) Hope you dig it.

Juanita's Mix 080: Sterling Juan Diaz

From illegal open air raves in South America to underground european clubs, DJ and producer @whitneyweiss delivers sets she’s been sharpening for years. Her show It’s Whitney, Bitch has been, since 2015, a platform for queer DJs and producers from all over the world.

Catch Whitney Weiss every 1st Saturday of the month, from 20h to 22h [CET] on rinse.fr

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It's Whitney, Bitch with Whitney Weiss & Donis - 03 Décembre 2022

EXTENDED FAMILY 60: Hope Forgives


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Dvonne - Hope Forgives

Since the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, there have been renewed efforts to shine a light on dance music's roots in Black communities. Still, there's a critical need for more Black-forefronted collectives and programmers—as well as more thoughtfully curated and balanced rosters of talent in clubs and festivals—to keep the origins of electronic music alive. 

In comes Brooklyn’s dweller festival, founded in 2019 by Discwoman's Frankie Decaiza Hutchinson, which aims to highlight exclusively Black talent from across the globe. This year’s edition featured a live RA Exchange with Nigerian-British selector OK Williams, who spoke to RA music critic Kiana Mickles about some of the deep-rooted inequities that continue to bar Black artists from contributing to the contemporary dance music landscape. They also discuss Williams’ ascent on the global stage—beginning from her Early Bird residency at NTS and full-fledged touring career post-pandemic—and her first forays into production. This is a lively discussion that includes questions from the audience. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.652 dweller festival with OK Williams

"A mostly vinyl mix in effort to highlight the Deep House/US Garage style of House Music and the artist and labels who pioneered the sound. The term Garage most commonly associated with UK Garage is actually rooted in New York’s Paradise Garage and was a marketing term created to distinguish NY/NJ House from the sounds coming out of Chicago and Detroit. Swung beats, pretty chords and huge diva vocals were common elements of a NY/NJ House track. More rooted in Jazz, Soul and R&B than the edgy futuristic sounds of Chicago and Detroit. Producers like Masters at Work, Mood II Swing and Kerri Chandler were some at the forefront of the sound as well as unsung heroes like Blaze or Victor Simonelli. New York had a strong independent record label culture that goes back to the disco era of the 70s. Before the advent of the digital era and the devaluation of music, independent record labels were able to thrive. Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, Kult and Eight Ball records were among the many labels pushing the NY/NJ sound. 90s New York and New Jersey club music were inseparable up until the BMORE influenced Jersey Club sounds of the 2000’s.

New York and New Jersey have such a rich history of Club Culture and Dance/Electronic Music. It’s unfortunate how little education there is on the topic. Yes, House Music was pioneered in Chicago but New York and New Jersey have always had their own thing going on and played a huge role in the development of the genre and culture. This style/era of house could not possibly be encapsulated in a 1 hour mix but these are some of my favorite tracks that I’ve collected over the years."  

DONIS pronounced (DAH-NIS) is a Dominican American DJ/Producer born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Their style is rooted in their city’s rich club culture history, often paying homage to the sounds of New York’s golden era. Equally versed in playing contemporary styles of club music as well, they mix US regional styles with Afro Latin/Caribbean sounds like Dembow and Afro House. They have become well known in the underground scene playing parties for Papi Juice, Boiler Room, Dweller Festival and regularly playing at local venues like Lebain, Elsewhere and Paragon. They recently worked as Music Supervisor for Head of State’s FW23 fashion show, scored 2 ads for Telfar and have been shelling their residency at renowned club Nowadays.

https://soundcloud.com/donis-bk
https://instagram.com/donis.bk/

Tracklist Here: 
instagram.com/bananapuddingrecords

Friends of FemmeDecks 05. x DONIS

Sexy, bitchy, clubby, housey, punk, and unmistakably queer - everything I hoped the opening hours of the first-ever Statement Piece at Smartbar would be when I asked Don Crescendo (@doncrescendo) to honor the inaugural residency with their Smartbar debut. This is the first recording in the Statement Piece mix series recorded live from my residency at Smartbar rather than the WNUR airwaves. More to come - thank you Don!

Don was robbed of his life on September 15, 2023. Please donate to funeral expenses for his family if you are able. Rest in Peace and Power, Don.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-donovans-funeral-and-family-costs

SP005: Don Crescendo

Basée à Paris, à Londres et partout dans le monde avec ses plateformes en ligne, Rinse est une radio mais pas seulement : label, management, curation, événements culturels... www.rinse.fr
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Based in Paris, London and all over the world with its online platforms, Rinse is a radio station but not only: label, management, curation, cultural events ... www.rinse.fr

It's Whitney, Bitch with Whitney Weiss & Donis - 03 Décembre 2022

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