Dance To The Music (Mari Ella)

Native to New York, musclecars is a DJ / Producer duo consisting of Brandon Weems and Craig Handfield. As musicians, they equally share an admiration for the art form. Their desire to blend genres and express their appreciation for music is focused around their community- the end goal is to bring people together. Through a regular stream of high quality mixes and multiple outstanding releases, they’re constantly turning heads in underground circles. 
In 2018 they launched ‘Coloring Lessons’, a party that was aimed to add value to their city’s nightlife culture. While the party and sound is not genre specific, it is heavily focused around house, disco, jazz, and soul, embracing the musical elements of their black and brown ancestors. The monthly party's intention is to bring New York City's dance music scene back to what it was during the golden era of NY nightlife. They aim to spread the music that has been influential to them, and share it with a younger generation of their peers.
In 2020 the pair launched the label Coloring Lessons Records. The label, like the party, is intended on building up artists from their city and beyond, with the sound indicative of the Coloring Lessons ethos- which is sharing music created and inspired by their ancestors of color, and teaching younger generations about the roots of this music.

Stefan Ringer is a producer and DJ hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. Since he started out releasing music under the moniker REKchampa in 2010, he has garnered attention with his unique take on house, techno and everything in between. Four years later, Stefan released on legendary house label NDATL, and is a frequent collaborator with label head Kai Alcé. Stefan has a myriad of other releases and credits on various labels and has also started his own imprint, FWM Entertainment, which is home to his most recent works. Stefan has been an influential force in Atlanta’s dance community, and held a residency at Atlanta’s historical Sound Table with Ash Lauryn for 3 years before the close of the influential club. In addition he curates and produced a monthly party called “Kudzu for 3 years which became an underground dance music destination in the southeastern region of the US. Currently Stefan hosts a monthly radio show on London’s Balamii Radio, and curates the event Mood Elevator at Atlanta’s Gallery 992, Through his DJ sets, productions and contributions to the culture; Stefan Ringer is building a legacy.

Recorded on April 10, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella

⁠https://www.mari-ella.com/⁠

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio

⁠https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/⁠

⁠https://www.snipesusa.com/⁠

Ash Lauryn balances between two worlds, with an old-school house-head foundation and a digital age suaveness, blending her skills as a DJ, writer, curator, and radio host to champion black dance music. Discovering her passion for music in her native Detroit, she was inspired to start DJing in her current residence Atlanta, taking inspiration from the legendary Kai Alce of NDATL and Vicki Powell. After seeing a gap in representation for Black millennials in electronic music, she started her blog Underground and Black, which has since grown into a wide-ranging platform covering her annual Movement Festival party, monthly NTS show, and RA podcast of the same name.

https://undergroundandblack.com/about/

Recorded on June 4, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

https://www.mari-ella.com/

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio.

https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/thestudio.html

With four decades of djing under his belt, Rich Medina is the text book definition of a working DJ. From legendary (club) residencies in NYC to creating the first US based event dedicated to Fela Kuti, to teaching Hip Hop culture in Ivy league institutions, Rich has a resume that spans over decades, disciplines and genres. A true B-Boy through and through, he still travels the world to present his musical taste and vast record collections to clubs, festivals and universities. Since 2021 he is co-owner and music director of Dante's Hi-Fi in Miami.

www.richmedina.com

Recorded on 10.15.2024 at the Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio in LIC, Queens.

Deon is a Detroit native whose roots stem from the crates of family. Growing up hearing many different styles of music was the initial inspiration.
His career began in 2015 as resident DJ & organizer for the monthly hip-hop showcase "Bluecollar Gentleman". 
Around the same time, working with Theo Parrish to promote the Music Gallery party series and eventually spending years behind the scenes at Sound Signature. That work would culminate in a co-curation role for the DJ Kicks compilation “Detroit Forward” (K7 Records) where he enlisted artists that represent the progressive sounds of today. His own track, "North End Funk", was selected to join the mix, making his production credit debut.
With over a decade of experience in Detroit's music community, Deon has been seasoned by the many worlds within. Ranging from the city's hip-hop scene to the world of underground dance music, and even serving as resident DJ for DeSean Jones' Urban Art Orchestra, all of these worlds inform the musical range in his sets.
Inspired by everything from jazz, funk, & soul, to more modern black dance music forms like hip-hop/r&b, house, techno, & broken beat. His sets aim to employ elements from all these forms with culture in mind.
Aside from playing gigs, Deon also enjoys programming events of his own such as the "Healin' Session" party series and the music and art exhibition, "Black Music".

https://soundcloud.com/deonjamarmd

https://www.instagram.com/deonjamar/

Recorded on July 1, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

https://www.mari-ella.com/

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio.

https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/thestudio.html

Sabine Blaizin, DJ, Music Producer, and Event Curator, is a prominent DJ and cultural advocate focused on African diasporic music. Founder of Oyasound Productions which merges traditional rhythms with electronic music, she spins a diverse mix of Global Soul, including House, Afrotech, Afrobeat, and Haitian Roots. 

She continues to influence the scene with her creative vision and dedication to cultural advocacy. As an activist, Sabine continuously celebrates and elevates the cultural heritage and artistic evolution of the African Diaspora. In this capacity, she is the Director of Programs at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute. Sabine ultimately seeks to create new scholarship through the African and Haitian diasporic lens of music, culture and spirituality. 

Recorded on February 24, 2025 in LIC, Queens NY.

www.oyasound.com

Shawn Dub is a seasoned DJ & record collector from Long Beach, CA who now resides in Brooklyn, NY for over a decade. Shawn started djing in the 2000's where he put work in with many various underground parties in LA and San Fransisco before making his way to the big city. His extreme technical skill, deep crates, and passion for getting lost on a dance floor allowed him to hold down residences at Output, La Poisson, Doris, and I Love Vinyl. Currently, he is the buyer and in-store curator at one of Brooklyn's prominent record stores - Human Head. He has a residency at Public Records called Sol Follow. Sol Follow is dedicated to the hard working often unsung music lovers around the world - he is accompanied by guests who are avid music collectors and lovers of a good party. Shawn Dub is one half of the notorious Records Before Rent show on the Lot Radio - with Sticky Dojah. In 2019, shawn dub joined kels as a resident dj with Detroit born party maneater -where you can expect to be taken on a sonic journey that defies expectations and challenges the status quo. Wherever you may catch shawn dub playing records you can guarentee to be in a room filled with music enthusiasts who thrill the unknown for the freaky and unexpected. Each time shawn steps behind the turntables it is a wild ride though the uncharted territories of sound and the dance floor becomes a canvas for sonic experimentation.

https://www.instagram.com/shawndub365/

DJ Spinna is an anomaly. As a world-renowned DJ, producer, remixer, label head, promoter, curator, and influencer-- Spinna has crafted his artistic vision since the 1990s. His musical spectrum spans all flavors-- from Hip-Hop [as founding member of The Jigmastas], to Soul and R&B [authoring remixes for Stevie Wonder and Mary J. Blige] to Jazz and Funk [reviving productions from Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Betty Carter, Al Jarreau, Eddie Kendricks] to Electronic/Dance and Soulful House [transforming Shaun Escoffery’s “Days Like This” into a worldwide dance floor anthem]. His prolific studio work led to his 2002 cult-classic LP, Here To There, released on the iconic BBE label. 
DJ Spinna is synonymous with ground-breaking, annual tribute events. Since 2001, “WONDER-Full” has celebrated the Guest of Honor, Stevie Wonder. “Soul Slam,” 20-years strong, is the authoritative Michael Jackson vs. Prince party. At Spike Lee’s “BK Loves MJ,” DJ Spinna commemorates Michael Jackson’s birthday in Brooklyn. In 2001, Motown tapped DJ Spinna for a brilliant remix of Michael Jackson’s “We’re Almost There.” 
DJ Spinna’s collaborations with Stevie Wonder include remixes for “My Love Is On Fire"  and “Sweetest Somebody.” In October 2012, Spinna performed an opening DJ set for Stevie Wonder’s United Nations Peace Concert. 

Spinna has blessed global dance floors across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.
Every week on Apple Music Hits, DJ Spinna’s “Here To There Radio” features two hours of themed selections that showcase his versatile expertise and massive vinyl collection. On Twitch, he has amassed 20,000 followers spinning live, marathon sets and interacting with his chatroom on two weekly shows, DJ Spinna Presents Journey and Galactic Quiet Storm. 

DJ Spinna is undoubtedly the master of all genres with over 1200 music credits. Whether spinning the classics or releasing new music, DJ Spinna’s passion, professionalism, prowess, and pure vibes are felt with every note. 

In this conversation DJ Spinna talks about his history, his early confirmation of him being in music, his first club experience, as well as his view on traditions when it comes to DJing and the advice he has for newer up-and-coming DJs.

www.djspinna.com

Recorded in Long Island City, Queens on September 13, 2023.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes studio.

Merlin Bobb, a Brooklyn native and renowned DJ, is widely credited as a pioneer of the house music scene. His success in the industry has recently earned him recognition from Boiler Room, who invited him to perform his first live DJ set in 2022. Merlin landed his first mix show on WBLS and quickly became a favorite among dance music fans. Over the years, he experimented with different techniques and musical styles, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with DJ-ing. This signaled the start of a long and illustrious career in the entertainment industry. Merlin's influence extended far beyond the DJ booth. As an executive at major music recording labels like Atlantic and Elektra Records, he was instrumental in introducing the burgeoning house music scene to a wider audience. He also signed and hired prominent dance music DJs and producers like Frankie Knuckles, Timmy Regisford, Roger Sanchez, Kerri Chandler, David Morales, Louie Vega, Tony Humphries, and Pete Tong to sign artist, produce remixes and help spread the house music sound. Merlin co-founded Club Shelter, a legendary nightclub that quickly became the epicenter of NYC's house and dance music scene. The Shelter brand and culture it sustained continue to reverberate around the world's house music scene to this day. Merlin has recently returned to DJ-ing, much to the delight of his fans, and continues to be an influential figure in the world of house music.

https://www.instagram.com/djmerlinbobb/?hl=en

Recorded in LIC, Queens on 8.28.2024.

Hosted by Mari Ella

Coflo brings a true dancer’s touch to house music. As a life long student of the American style of house dance and the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira; Coflo looks to infuse his dance and movement experience into his musical productions. A true house head; he hopes to honor the beautiful culture and community that raised him in his home of the Bay Area in California, USA. In 2018 Coflo joined the American house music beacon Ocha Records as head of A&R and Label Manager for artist and owner Carlos “Casamena” Mena. It was at this time Coflo also began releasing as a staple artist on the Ocha talent roster. Originals and remixes spread quickly through DJs and collectors internationally with his breakout single “Stress Relief (Don’t fuck with me right now)” remixed by house music legend Osunlade. Coflo’s musical ideas caught the ears of Osunlade; bringing him to Yoruba Records initially as a remix artist and mastering engineer. In 2021, Coflo joined the official artist ranks on Yoruba Records with his debut collaboration “Soul 2 Souls” with SACRED H3ART. 2022 for Coflo was all about "Peanut Butter Lover," a track that stuck in clubs like, you guessed it, peanut butter! It's Coflo's signature: fun and honest in club music with an irresistible groove, earning love from DJ legends like Anané, Osunlade, and Louie Vega.Coflo's 2023 has been epic, remixing Ron Trent's "Black Magic Woman" for the fresh label "Sacred Medicine” crafted by the American house music pioneers Joe Claussell and Ron Trent. With a decade of hits across famous labels like T’s Box, Local Talk and Atjazz Record Company, he's not just a studio wizard; he's a DJ booth hero, known for his energetic beats and eclectic style. Coflo hopes to continue to bring a unique view from a dancer’s perspective to house music. Focusing on crafting something new and evolving with each passing release.

Instagram - http://instagram.com/coflothesoulshifter

Bandcamp - https://coflo.bandcamp.com/

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cyFgv39M8BX9gjW2czyMk

Twitch - https://twitch.tv/coflo_

Youtube - ⁠https://youtube.com/@co⁠flo

Recorded on 1.13.2024 in Fremont, California.

Hosted & Produced by Mari Ella

With leagues of experience operating across the Detroit and NYC scenes, Rimarkable is known for her unwavering knowledge of where electronic music comes from and where it is going.  As a first generation Puerto Rican, the Afro-Latin sound continues to have a huge impact on her sonic leanings, alongside the unmistakable ear training of the city’s techno legacy. Growing up heavily influenced by Black gospel music, her selections as a DJ, producer and broadcaster bring together a wider understanding of funk, jazz, rock, gospel and soul that is unlike any other in the biz... 

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Rimarkable started professionally DJing in 1997, first doing private events and then clubs in the early 2000s. She started producing in 2006, after she grew tired of male producers either not understanding how she wanted to sound, or luring her into the studio to hang out, then asking her to freestyle on the mic, while hitting ‘record’ and releasing music without her consent.

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A multi-hyphenate musician who has found various creative outlets over the years, Rimarkable believes in DJing and producing as a spiritual practice, exploring alchemy through the DJ art form as well as African spiritualism, healing, mental health and self- care. It’s a philosophy that eventually manifested as a lecture and classroom series called ‘The Alchemy of DJing’, a means for her to creatively engage in social justice, and empower women and youth. It’s taken her to various cities such as Nairobi and Berlin, and US institutions such as Yale and Queens Museum, and now has landed her as an Adjunct Professor at NYU-Tisch in the Clive Davis Institute, where she teaches the younger minds this sacred art of alchemy of the DJ.

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Quite literally a party starter, she’s produced an abundance of successful, long-running nightlife events in NYC, SF Bay Area, Detroit, and beyond over the past 20 years. Rimarkable has been signed to UK house music institution Defected since 2021 including the Defected Music publishing arm, and stepped up as a presenter for the weekly Defected Radio show. 2023 is Rimarkable’s year for new releases but 2022 did not go a miss, as she hopped in the Studio with Honey Dijon to write and perform for Honey's latest album ‘Black Girl Magic’.

Recorded on April 28, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio.

Tara’s intention is to amplify artists and uplift the crowds that engage with her sets on dance floors throughout NYC.  Tara spins a collage of soulful sounds that acknowledge the past while looking to the future and celebrating the now. Tara produces mixes and hosts misc. on The Lot Radio in Brooklyn and UpBeat on Soho Radio in London, blending music that is both new and old, familiar and unknown, across eras, genres, and continents.

Tara loves nightlife, having started out as an event producer and promoter. As a member of Rare Form, she helped originate Donuts are Forever, an annual fundraiser/tribute to J. Dilla, as well as Makossa Brooklyn Cookout, a beloved Brooklyn summer hang fusing music and dancing with delicious food.

www.djtara.com

https://www.instagram.com/djtaranyc/reels/

Recorded in LIC, Queens on 5/9/2024.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

Belinda Becker is a DJ, dancer, writer, actor and mom. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Belinda is well known on the NYC DJ scene having been inducted into Paper Magazine's Nightlife Hall Of Fame. She has spun at such venues as Nell’s, Lincoln Center, and Joe's Pub. Having returned from a residency at Indochine in Dubai and a cultural center opening in Cuba, Belinda presently has weekly residencies at Dumbo House and Temple Bar as well as doing other events. Her music encompasses many genres including reggae, latin, afro-house, afro-beats, amapiano, soul, funk, R&B, disco, house and old school hip-hop. 

DJ, record collector and sound system designer Mo Yasin has been a staple in NYC nightlife for pretty much a decade. Virgina born and raised in a Sudanese household, he started djing in his basement while in middle school. Exploring more of different genres while working in record stores after the move to NYC, he dived into sound system culture and the building of speakers during 2020. Since then he has developed his sound system design business and DIY event practices to contribute to the city's dance music culture and further his craft as a DJ.

https://www.instagram.com/_moyasin_/?hl=en

Recorded on 12/17/2024 in LIC, Queens NY.

Peter Adarkwah is the founder of the legendary London label BBE Music.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90’s club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series’ such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work’s 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am‘s first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Moralesamong many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of ‘Barely Breaking Even‘, featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

www.bbemusic.com

https://www.instagram.com/bbeafrica/

https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/

Recorded on March 8, 2024 in NYC.

Osunlade - producer, musician, DJ - hailing from St. Louis Missouri, a place known for pioneering blues, ragtime and jazz as well - began his professional journey in 1988, at age seventeen during a visit to Hollywood. Over the last 30 years he has written, produced and remixed an extensive body of work. After many years of living in New York, Puerto Rico and Europe, in 2017 he has made St. Louis his personal and professional base again. Back to traveling extensively after the global pandemic, you can catch him djing all over the world or streaming live through his Yoruba Soul Radio Twitch channel.

In this episode Osunlade talks about his approach to Djing, his global fanbase and community, and the relationship between the dancers and the DJ.

Recorded before his DJ set for Soul In The Horn in Brooklyn, March 2023.

https://www.yorubasoul.com/yorubasoul

https://yorubasoul.bandcamp.com/

https://yorubarecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.twitch.tv/yorubasoultv

Host: Mari Ella

Produced by: Mari Ella & Michele Byrd-McPhee

In partnership with Ladies Of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio in Long Island City, NY

https://www.mari-ella.com/

https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/

https://www.snipesusa.com/

For episode 18, I had the pleasure to chat with none other than "Berlin's Queen of House" Cinthie (  @cinthie6025  ). We talked about her early DJ years and how they compare to today's club experiences, women in production and how to sustain longevity in the (electronic) music scene. German producer, DJ, label and record store owner Cinthie has become one of the most sought-after artists in the contemporary electronic scene. The last decade has seen her become an unstoppable force who has a touring schedule that takes her across the globe to perform at leading clubs and festivals across Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond.Cinthie's knowledge of house music's foundations is second to none, as reflected by the vast vinyl collection she has been building since 1995. Her DJ sets cleverly join the dots between the past and the present and plot lines between the swing of New York, the rawness of Chicago and the energy of Berlin. They're stripped back and emotive, whether deep or vocal, and always married to an irresistible groove.In the studio, Cinthie has mastered the art of making maximum impact from bare musical essentials. For more than 20 years her timeless house sounds have come on labels like Heist, Aus Music and her own 803 Crystal Grooves, and in 2020 gave rise to her adventurous and accomplished debut album Skylines - City Lights. Cinthie's DJ-kicks mix in 2022 was another high-water mark. It's a revered series that had a big impact on her in the nineties, and her own entry is one of house music's best.

The Brooklyn-based DJ, producer and instrumentalist has become the go-to man for parties that ooze rhythm and heart, his DJ sets, live shows and BDA (Bring Dat Ass) nights channeling house, techno, acid, disco, electro, hip-hop and Latin into a genre-less (who needs a name for this anyway?) entity interested in moving bodies and feeding the feel-good, all while keeping honesty and emotion at the forefront.

https://toribio.bandcamp.com/

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

Recorded on October 29th in LIC, Queens NY.

Deeply entrenched in the underground deep house music scene for more than 25 years since the early 90's, Jenifa Mayanja staked her claim in New York and paid her dues the old fashioned way.  Throughout the course of her career, Ms. Mayanja's profile has maintained a coveted underground buzz earning her a revered place in the house community and a reputation for being an innovative, fearless and respected musical ambassador for house music culture and for women in the music business.  While other DJs place value on mass exposure, Jenifa Mayanja’s DJ ethos is about introduction & preservation of house music culture, while injecting love and the craft of djing back into the game. She has played at premier venues like Panorama Bar, Fabric London, Lux Lisbon, Rex Club while mixing it up with gigs at beloved events like “Freerotation”, Djoon, “Kala Festival” and at Picnik Montreal appearing in a Boiler room event. Currently Jenifa holds a monthly residency at Public Records in New York called “Back to the Deep” playing alongside several luminaries such as Wajeed, JT Donaldson, Kyle Hall, Scott Grooves and Lady Monix.

As a label owner, Jenifa is the creator of  Bumako Recordings label, started in 2007 which introduced the world to Jenifa’s signature naturalistic deep house sound. Jenifa Mayanja was also part founder of the now defunct Sound Warrior Records, the label dedicated exclusively to releasing music by other women producers.  The uniqueness of her production aesthetic has seen Jenifa as a sought after remixer and guest producer for artists such as, Seb Wildblood, CC Disco, Conclave, Lauren Ritter, Coloring Lessons and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange for SecretSundaze in addition to her own releases which include three albums.

In the last couple of years, Jenifa has decided to bring her experience and knowledge to others through first educational initiatives, then formally introducing a mentoring and coaching program called “The Music Life Mentor” that works with music creatives at all levels to overcome mental and practical roadblocks to success.

https://www.instagram.com/jenifamayanja

MARI ELLA

The New Jersey based producer, DJ and Strength label boss was referred to as "the dancer's DJ" in Resident Advisor's 2009 feature on the US east coast house renaissance, a title honestly earned given his background as a world traveling house dancer and resident at New York's esteemed HouseDanceConference. He's been steadily reinforcing that description ever since, with a well-received run of rhythmic, dark, stripped-down productions for his Strength Music imprint.

http://strengthmusicrecordings.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dj_qu/?hl=en-gb

Recorded on August 5, 2023 in Long Island City, Queens NY.

Hosted & produced by Mari Ella.

https://www.mari-ella.com/

In partnership with Ladies of Hip Hop x Snipes Studio.

https://www.ladiesofhiphop.com/thestudio.html

DONIS is a Dominican American DJ/Producer born and raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Their style is rooted in their city’s rich club culture legacy, often paying homage to the sounds of New York’s golden era while forging their own path of innovation and influence. In the DJ booth, they combine unsurpassable mixing skills with an innate ability to read the crowd, both responding to their desires while setting the sonic agenda. They explore a combination of Trans-Atlantic styles ranging from Deep House to Techno, Disco and Dembow. They have become well known in the New York underground scene playing parties for Papi Juice, Boiler Room, Dweller Festival and regularly playing at local venues like Le Bain, Elsewhere and Paragon. They have most recently worked as Music Supervisor for Head of State’s FW23 fashion show, scored 3 ads for Telfar, self released their debut EP Metamorphosis01 and has been shelling their residency at world renowned club Nowadays.

https://www.instagram.com/donis.bk/

https://donis.bandcamp.com/album/metamorphosis01

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vllhB3sR2tTIJ61kxt4jV?si=72b6e9192d924b53&nd=1&dlsi=4c2262dffec64336

Recorded on 2.7.24 in LIC, Queens.

Hosted & Produced by Mari Ella

Matthew Law is a Philadelphia-bred DJ, producer and torchbearer for the city’s rich, party rocking legacy. Now residing in Brooklyn NY, he’s joined The Fool’s Gold Records team as a DJ, A&R and remixer alongside the legendary A-Trak
He draws upon this vast musical knowledge during DJsets, entertaining audiences in cities across the globe. He’s rocked crowds alongside such DJs as BenjiB, Waajeed, SGLewis, JazzyJeff, Questlove and more. Law has also spent time as the official tour DJ for Grammy Award winning singer Jazmine Sullivan. In music production, LAW returns to his impetus for becoming a DJ in the first place; Club, Broken Beat and House, the rhythms that are closest to his own heartbeat. His debut EP entitled Rumble has already received critical acclaim and has even been featured on 2 episodes of HBO’s breakout comedy series Southside. He’s also released remixes on Fool’s Gold & Sony as well as original music on K7!/PlanetE. In 2018, Matthew released his 1st single featuring underground icon singer/producerSevenDavisJr.entitled“ICallHer.”Matthew’s toured extensively in the U.S., Europe and Asia since 2011. His versatility allows for a seamless transition from dancefloor to stage, where he executes the precision routines that have become his calling card as a widely-respected selector and member of the Illvibe Collective.