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Meet Melé, a groundbreaking figure in the world of percussive and tribal house. Hailing from Britain, he is not just a DJ and artist but an innovator whose dynamic presence sets dancefloors ablaze around the globe.

Renowned for injecting his performances with high-octane dynamism and captivating charisma, Melé has crafted a unique sonic identity. His sets seamlessly blend influences from house, hip-hop, UK sounds, and Chicago grooves. His impressive catalog features anthemic music, with releases on prestigious labels such as 

’s Kunye, and the legendary Defected Records.

As a true pioneer of the tribal house movement, Melé's remixes and productions have left an enduring mark on the industry. Collaborating with luminaries like Mabel, 

, and others, he has solidified his position in the electronic music scene. 

In 2018, Melé embarked on a monumental venture with the creation of Club Bad, an event series and record label based in his hometown of Liverpool. Club Bad has gained renown for its sold-out shows, featuring distinguished guests such as 

 at its 24 Kitchen Street home and other esteemed venues across the UK.

Functioning not only as a showcase for Melé's own productions, Club Bad serves as a platform for a diverse array of talents, including 

, and emerging artists. Melé's multifaceted contributions to the electronic music scene continue to break boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on the global dance community.

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Melé

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Skream

United States

deep disco house

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Lee Foss

Germany

lo-fi house

DJ Seinfeld

deep house

Dusky

Prospa

acid techno

float house

CINTHIE

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Eskuche

bass house

chicago house

Gene Farris

Ukraine

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Miss Monique

Mikey Lion

Canada

alternative dance

canadian electronic

dance-punk

electroclash

electronica

filter house

minimal techno

new rave

Tiga

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Tini Gessler

DJ Holographic

Derrick Carter

Desert Hearts

The Torch - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Desert Hearts Festival 2023

pop dance

Eliza Rose

Todd Terry

uk dance

Hannah Wants

Darius Syrossian

Dunmore Brothers

South Africa

south african house

Fka Mash

Spain

Ushuaïa Ibiza

Defected Week 20

Defected

Switzerland

swiss house

Andrea Oliva

John Summit

TSHA

Pete Tong

Chloé Robinson

Kitty Amor

ANTS Week 14

ANTS

deep groove house

uk pop

Alex Mills

Route 94

Sam Divine

Eden Ibiza

Purple Disco Machine

Rio Tashan

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Louie Vega

Cabo Verde

Anane

Defected Week 17

Cloonee

melodic house

Francis Mercier

Netherlands

circuit

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Franky Rizardo

HoneyLuv

Jean Pierre

Joshwa

Martin Ikin

Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Toni Varga

The Brooklyn Mirage

Elrow NYC: Summer Festival 2022 Far Rowest

classic progressive house

garage house

tribal house

Danny Tenaglia

Secondcity

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

Daniel Orpi

Denmark

Manda Moor

France

french tech house

Sirus Hood

arab electronic

Yousef

deep tech house

Cuartero

HVNLEE

elrow

Avant Gardner

elrow New York: Dance With The Serpent

Mason Collective

Italy

Riva Starr

electro house

electronic trap

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turntablism

A-Trak

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

italian electronica

melodic techno

microhouse

DJ Tennis

James Hype

Ky William

LP Giobbi

Malóne

Sosa

Thunderpony

ChaseWest

uk funky

Dennis Ferrer

Dennis Quin

Jaden Thompson

Kellie Allen

M-High

Ranger Trucco

Sidney Charles

Factory Town Miami

elrow Miami Music Week: RowsAttacks! 2024

raw techno

Eats Everything

glam metal

sleaze rock

Madam X

TWONSKi

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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.

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