Toyacoyah is an indigenous DJ that began her career in college, curating beats for her own drum and bass radio show. Now based in Chicago, she continues to share her passion for fast-tempo music across the Midwest. Toyacoyah has performed alongside top producers like Addison Groove, Luke Vibert, LTJ Bukem, Roni Size, and Tim Reaper, delivering sets that span electro, breaks, juke, jungle, and more.

Chuck Winston, professionally known as ‘BoogieMonster’, has steadily made a name for himself throughout Texas. His funky, banging house sets have rocked the dance floor in Austin, Dallas and Houston for the past 20 years. An implant from the East Coast (Washington, DC), Boogie has been in the dance music scene for just about fifteen years now. He has been spinning for the past 10 years but only recently come into his own.

Throughout Boogie’s life, music has played a pivotal role. From singing to playing piano, to listening to his older brother’s and sister’s musical tastes, Boogie has been influenced by many different genres of music. “I grew up listening to funk music and the early stages of hip hop so what I play is influenced by the music I listened to as a kid. When I went away to college I was introduced to dance music and techno. Since then big named talents like Derrick Carter, Erick Morillo, DJ Dan, Charles Feelgood and some not so big names, such as Jim Thias from Ultimix and X-Mix productions have heavily influenced me.”

Back in 1995, while attending Michigan State University in East Lansing, Boogie and his roommates formed a production company called N-Zone Productions and threw a few small parties. “We started throwing small parties because we were sick of not hearing what we wanted. It was a combination of dance, hip-hop and alternative music. Everyone loved it.” They tried to throw events at the local club Sensations, but were not successful. This is where Boogie met up with Jim, who was the resident DJ at Sensations, and learned a lot from watching him spin every weekend. Financial reason’s made Boogie leave Michigan to go back home to DC where he saved his money to get DJ equipment and become a bedroom DJ.

While in DC, he checked out clubs like Traxx, Buzz and Zei to see the great local DJs that DC has to offer. “Back then I was influenced by DJs like Sam The Man Burns, Scott Henry, Feelgood and my friend DJ James at Zei. I wanted to spin in those venues but never thought I was good enough until James gave me a few guest opportunities.” Soon after then, Boogie got in contact with one of the founders of N-Zone Productions, Vince Martinez and they decided to move to Austin, TX to start a record label. Unfortunately, due to financial problems, this dream was never achieved but in the process he met up with Audio Tripp Productions to get his first break in Austin. As one of the top two DJs in Audio Tripp, Boogie was able to get gigs along side the likes of Markie, Soul Slinger, TC Islam, Bam Bam, DJ Funk, Donald Glaude, Feelgood, Josh Wink, Derrick Carter, Angel Alanis, Colette, Dieselboy, Dave Aude, DJ P and Craze.

Since then, Boogie has captivated dance floors around Texas with his banging funky house sets. He has a unique relationship with his audience as he communicates with them in ways that most DJs don’t pay attention to. A track isn’t just a track with Boogie it’s a tool. And hearing him live bears witness to that. Its best to say that his style of house is “music you uncontrollably shake your butt to.” Even Boogie is known to get his groove on behind the decks. “I play music that I want to dance to. If I don’t want to dance to it, why should I expect anyone else to?” 

Notoriously recognized as "Obama's DJ," DJ Mel is one of Texas' most well-rounded and high profiled DJs. Based in Austin with past performances at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo, Voodoo Festival, 2015-2019 NFL Draft, 57th Presidential Inauguration for Barack Obama, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Election Night 2012 at Obama HQ, Obama Farewell Address, White House Easter Egg Roll 2013-2016 & 2022-2024, 2016 Iowa Caucus & New Hampshire Primary for Bernie Sanders, Beto O’Rourke’s 2022 Texas Gubernatorial Campaign, 2011 California Democratic State Convention, 2016 X-Games, 2011 Tour de France, 2010 NCAA Women’s Final Four and has one of the longest-running DJ weeklies in the US at the legendary West Campus bar, Nasty’s (1996-2017). He is the Official DJ for The University of Texas Men's and Women’s Basketball Team. Mel regularly tours throughout the US and abroad. In 2014, he was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame. 

The City of Austin on June 6, 2019 proclaimed the date as DJ Mel Day.

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