Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

HVNLEE is a prominent DJ and event curator hailing from North Philadelphia. With an intoxicating sound that is as infectious as it is engaging, her unique style reflects her early roots in spinning hip-hop and R&B. She infuses her love for disco, funk, and soul into her performances, creating a distinctive sound that is thoroughly enjoyed by her listeners.

As a child, HVNLEE was deeply influenced by the ‘60s and ‘70s records played by her mother at home. Philly's funk and soul from that era left an indelible mark on her music, encouraging her to include their elements in her sets. 

, with her mix of sweet, girly, and edgy vibes, has been a profound muse for HVNLEE. The catalyst is audible in her sound, which effortlessly oscillates between light and airy to murky and gritty tones.

HVNLEE believes that disco and funk have heavily shaped the contemporary house and techno scene. These genres, with their nostalgic vibes, are constantly revisited by modern artists and producers, spawning subgenres like nu disco, funky house, and disco fusion. These sounds are discernible in HVNLEE's sets, where she skillfully blends various styles to maintain a groovy flow throughout her performances.

With numerous high-profile gigs and years of experience under her belt, HVNLEE has become an established figure in the house community. One of the pinnacles of HVNLEE's career was the unforgettable opportunity to perform at 

 on the Femme House stage. This experience was not just memorable, but deeply inspiring. Her encounter with 

in 2021 and the subsequent exposure to the 

movement became a transformative influence on her music journey. Participating in such a significant event, in an environment radiating with high energy and inclusivity, was a home run for HVNLEE.

Passionate about creating spaces for underrepresented artists, HVNLEE established the femme-focused event series, 

. This initiative was born out of her desire to have more Philly parties dedicated to women and women-identifying artists. HONEY is not just a platform for showcasing budding talent in the city but also a community-building effort for women and LGBTQ+ DJs.

HONEY [mixtape 0.01] by HVNLEE

HVNLEE's monthly residency at the revered 

 has profoundly impacted her career. This accomplishment, akin to a dream come true, allows her to showcase her personalized flow at a prestigious venue to a larger audience. To keep her sets fresh and engaging, HVNLEE is always on the hunt for new music, ensuring there's always something novel for her audience.

HVNLEE stays relevant not by following trends, but by staying true to her preference. Even as she evolves as a DJ, she enjoys incorporating older tracks into her sets, mixing the current with the timeless to create a sound that's distinguishably hers.

HVNLEE is thrilled to announce her foray into music production, an arena she has long wished to explore but was previously hesitant to. This new direction was spurred by LP Giobbi's contest that encouraged remixes of her recently released track featuring 

. Seizing this opportunity, HVNLEE created her very first remix, which tackled one of her goals and signaled the start of an exciting journey in making beats.

So excited to share my very first track and remix of ‘If Love Is A Skill’ By LP Giobbi & Sofi Tukker! 
LP and the Femme House family have inspired me so much and I hope my remix shows just that. 
Hope you all enjoy!

If Love Is A Skill (LP Giobbi & Sofi Tukker) [HVNLEE Extended Remix] by HVNLEE

Given a chance to spin b3b with any artists of her choice, she would choose 

, whose music taste has greatly swayed her own. Their records provide constant sparks for HVNLEE, leading her to incorporate their tracks in her performances.

Moving forward, it will be worth keeping an eye on HVNLEE. As she continues to grow and push her creative limits, she's set to leave an even more significant mark on the industry. With her constant evolution as a DJ and newly minted music producer, she is charting an exciting path forward.

United States

HVNLEE

Italy

italian tech house

tech house

Blackchild

Sante Sansone

Etienne

Vithz

ATARASHI

Gray Area's new venture, "Debut," aims to bridge the international house music community by bringing established and emerging artists to cities they've never performed in. This initiative seeks to expand artists' fan bases and provide fans with fresh, exhilarating musical experiences. Having played a role in introducing major artists and brands like elrow and Awakenings to new audiences in the past, Gray Area believes in the magic of first-time experiences. By promoting artists in new venues and cities, they hope to cultivate a thriving, unified house music ecosystem. Debut is not merely a marketing strategy but embodies Gray Area's commitment to fostering collaboration, unity, and musical discovery.

Debut

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Debut: ATARASHI NYC w. Blackchild, Sante Sansone + More TBA

France

bass house

electro house

house

Dombresky

Croatia

San Pacho

United Kingdom

SYREETA

Chile

latin tech house

Francisco Allendes

disco house

LEFTI

latin house

tribal house

Crusy

AKKI

Rivka Ruth

Knockdown Center

Dombresky Day-Into-Night

classic progressive house

garage house

Danny Tenaglia

uk dance

uk house

Secondcity

Melé

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

uk tech house

Eskuche

Spain

Daniel Orpi

Denmark

Manda Moor

french tech house

Sirus Hood

arab electronic

Yousef

deep tech house

Cuartero

elrow

Avant Gardner

elrow New York: Dance With The Serpent

deep house

future garage

Dusky

Earth Signs

Kayper

James Juke

Dusky w/ Kayper + Special Guests

turkish deep house

turkish edm

Mahmut Orhan

Nuran

Cormac Beeler

Mahmut Orhan & Guests [Sold Out]

Nala

Canada

Heidi

Branqueeno

Nala w. HEIDI & Guests

Brazil

Classmatic

Ale De Tuglie

OLAF

Medina

Malcolm Zeller

post-grunge

Classmatic w. Ale De Tuglie & Guests

John Digweed

melodic house

progressive house

progressive trance

Spencer Brown

99 Scott

John Digweed with Spencer Brown

Netherlands

circuit

dutch tech house

Franky Rizardo

Franky Rizardo Extended 360 Set

scottish electronic

Denis Sulta

Corinne

Cut & Sew

Denis Sulta w. Nala & Guests

AYYBO

Cristina Lazic

Deeper Purpose

Jeff Sorkowitz

Joshwa

Luna Mar

Mason Maynard

Germany

Melanie Ribbe

Mikey Lion

Oden & Fatzo

Palazzo

Toni Varga

Yaya

Arielle Free

The Brooklyn Mirage

elrow New York Open Air: Summer Festival - Rowmuda Triangle!

Will Clarke

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Dalton Taylor

The Ruins at Knockdown Center

Will Clarke & Friends Open Air Edition

brostep

Max Styler

techno

Oscar L

indie dance

melodic techno

Ugo Banchi

Max Styler w. Oscar L & Guests

SOFI TUKKER

Xanadu

Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Robidio

Musica NYC

Shermanology & HVNLEE, Mr.Diamond in NYC

Baby Weight

Heidy P

Romania

Luzi Tudor

Mz Worthy

Rose Kourts

FEMME HOUSE New York

LP Giobbi

downtempo bass

Bad Snacks

Senaerya

Barbara

FEMME HOUSE

LP Giobbi presents: Femme House New York

Carlos Dacosta

Henri Bergmann

electra

german tech house

german techno

minimal techno

Monika Kruse

Seb Zito

Emerald

organic electronic

Unders

Rana Iravani

Late Delivery

brazilian bass

brazilian edm

Malive

Israel

israeli techno

Guy J

HVNLEE

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