Every now and then, an artist emerges that stops the world in its tracks. ELFIGO is that rare phenomenon. At just 14 years old, the Belgian-French wunderkind has been turning heads and revolutionising music mashups with a talent that belies his years.  

Beginning his DJ journey at the tender age of 8, the young prodigy has honed skills that rival seasoned pros, blending tracks with an innate mastery that few can match. Drawing on the diverse blend of house, electro, funk, hip-hop and jazz on which he was raised, the burgeoning producer has become renowned for his genre-bending sets sees him effortlessly weave music from the 80s, 90s and 00s with contemporary tech house and mainstream beats.

In 2023, ELFIGO achieved what many could only dream of – an invitation to perform at Tomorrowland, making him one of the youngest DJs to achieve such a feat. Fast forward a year, and the rising star has a return to the iconic festival, as well as a select number of TV, radio, club and festival appearances, across Europe under his belt. 

With a social media presence of over two millions, and rapidly rising, the online sensation regularly takes to the internet to share his instinctive mixing and unforgettable mashups to his dedicated global fanbase, proving he’s not just a young talent – he’s a force to be reckoned with. 

Making waves amongst tastemakers, and peers alike, whilst it’s tempting to compare to him to those who came before, ELFIGO’s passion, dedication and intuitive approach to music put him in a league of his own.

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For any DJ and bedroom producer, the ability to “hustle” is often the most underestimated, yet most important factor in determining whether they will fade out or successfully make their mark on the industry. Good hustle is the epitome of both the man and monumental career of international DJ, Roger Sanchez. From humble beginnings in New York City, diggin’ in dusty crates of old vinyl and spinning at house parties in Corona, Queens, to dominating huge dance floors and headlining festival main-stages in every corner of the globe, Roger is truly a self-made man and a house music legend.

The crafting of Roger Sanchez, the DJ, started in the late 80s, where as a young man he was enticed by the explosion of hip-hop that was taking over the city. Embracing the culture as a b-boy and graffiti artist, he would hit parties on the Bronx River and before long, his friends had him trying his hand on the wheels of steel. In a time and place where hip hop, house music, and “turntablism” all collided in a perfect storm of creativity, opportunity, and sick beats, Roger seized his moment and began to build his empire on vinyl and slip mats, starting with a few singles and expanding into a massive collection of over two thousand original productions and remixes.
Releasing music under a multitude of monikers, including the S-Man, Roger S., The Nu- Solution, Underground Solution, DV8, Ego Trip, El Mariachi, The Funkjunkeez, Tribal Infusion, Twilight, and Transatlantic Soul, just to name a few, Roger has been able to maintain the essence of his sound, his flavor, his “sabor”, if you will, while still using each alter ego as a tool to expand on various fresh and experimental sounds. Each one of his multiple music personas have allowed him the opportunity to defy the mainstream and travel out to the far reaches of the musical galaxy, collecting depth, wisdom, and perspective along the way and applying them to his future endeavors in innovative dance music sounds, allowing him to remain fluid and cutting edge across decades.

So many successful endeavors would have never been possible without a rock solid work ethic, something that Roger prides himself on. From the very beginning, he was a dedicated crate digger, searching for obscure samples and break beats in influential NYC record stores like Rock & Soul and Vinylmania. His infallible work ethic, paired with the strong foundation of art and culture that he gained from the Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture took control of the wheel as his passion for music expanded, driving him to start hustling mixtapes on the sidewalks of Broadway in order to finance his earliest gigs. With the encouragement of his father, an engineer, Roger abandoned his plans for a career in architecture and decided to devote all his efforts to his music.
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Since its launch in winter 2004, Oaklands Guesthouse Music has established itself as one of the premiere underground house labels in the world. Featuring a talent roster of more than 100 artists, the label—helmed producer/DJ Mes (aka Jason Sutton)—has gone on to drop 70 vinyl and digital releases by artists from 20 countries. Defined by a catalogue of beats that bump, thump and pump, Guesthouse continues blending old and new school sounds to deliver diggable tunes to the dance floor and beyond.

Guesthouse was born in a time of underground transition. As the first wave of new school house was redefining the rules established in the ’80s and ’90s, Mes—the label’s A&R—sought to embrace both schools of sound. Merging the two flavors resulted in an eclectic mix of old and new beats that proved groovy, jazzy and always bass-heavy. Today Guesthouse is best known for featuring chunky, well-produced tracks are equally fresh and funky.

That fresh vibe has carried over into the label’s talent roster, which has showcased both acclaimed and little known artists. One of its most touted successes includes the breakout release Gramophonedzie’s “Why Don’t You,” a cross-genre cut that was licensed by Capitol Records but has sold more than 15,000 to date. Gramophonedzie joins the ranks of other established roster likes including DJ Sneak , Chris Simmonds, JT Donaldson, 1200 Warriors, Cosy Creatures, DeMarkus Lewis and The Sound Republic, the former house duo that is also a Guesthouse original.  

As the landscape of house continues to evolve, Guesthouse will move with it, staying true to vinyl and digital releases while dropping its signature, well produced party rocking music. The label’s consistent schedule of releases has proved that Mes and his lengthening talent roster are here for the long haul.

“We’re constantly dropping something new,” Mes says. “You never know what surprise is around the corner.”

Guesthouse Artist Roster:
DJ Sneak, Gramophonedzie, The Sound Republic, Cosy Creatures, JT Donaldson, DeMarkus Lewis,
Chris Simmonds, 1200 Warriors, Soydan, Bryan Jones, Special Interests, Little Men, Miles Maeda, DJ Homewrecker, Dan X, Jason Hodges, Chuck Daniels, Chris Harris, Dom Martin, Brian Heath, Toka Project, MastikSoul, Tommy Largo, Natural Rhythm, Bobby & Klein, Sonny Foderra, DJ Freestyle and many more… 

'FIRE + ICE' feat. Jake Shears 💜 Out now! ⤵️
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