Hitting All the Right Notes: A Chat with Classmatic

Classmatic

Groove Master Slugg: Spinning Stories and Records

Slugg

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

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Brazil

tech house

latin house

Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

kisin

 is heading to the rooftop of Superior Ingredients for a night that’s been a long time coming, joined by rising talents 

. Known for meshing Latin groove with stripped-back tech house, the Brazilian artist is bringing his unmistakable sound to one of the city’s most iconic settings.

Hailing from Tubarão, Brazil, Classmatic—real name Frederico Farias—has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting names in house music. Things took off in 2022 when he dropped “Toma Dale” with Nfasis on 

 Hot Creations, a track that dominated dance floors in Ibiza and beyond. Since then, he’s been on a tear, releasing bangers on 

He’s brought his sound to clubs and festivals around the world—

, to name a few. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with big names like 

Toma Dale

Slugg, aka Mateo Acosta, is a DJ and producer known for his energetic fusion of 90s hip hop influences with house grooves. Originally from Miami and now based in Orlando, he came up through the House Keepers collective before launching his own imprint, 

Check out our recent exclusive interview with him. 

Slugg has played major festivals like BPM, 

, and has earned support from big names like 

, and Classmatic. His dynamic sound and stage presence have made him a favorite among fans and fellow DJs alike.

Hip HoP Delights

Enzo is Burning is a minimal tech-house DJ and producer with a style that’s anything but ordinary. He’s played for big names like 

He first caught people’s attention with standout remixes (his edit of Aaliyah’s “Give It Up” is a fan favorite), but now he’s all about his original tracks. These tunes are already getting spins at 

, and Space Miami, with support from heavyweights like 

On My Mind - Enzo is Burning Remix

Classmatic secures nearly 70 releases under his belt. tracks like “

” have become go-to selections for DJs across the scene. 

Read our candid Q&A with Classmatic here. 

This rooftop show is the perfect setup—views of the city, a killer system, and one of tech house’s most exciting talents at the controls. Expect a tight set packed with new edits, unreleased cuts, and plenty of surprises.

Classmatic w. Enzo Is Burning & Slugg

deep disco house

house

Lee Foss

OLAF

czsk viral pop

Misha

United Kingdom

bass house

Mason Maynard

Quenville

Lee Foss w. Mason Maynard

Italy

Matisa

Fundido

melodic house

melodic techno

afro house

mOat

Yes Yes Yes Label Showcase

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

Eli & Fur & Guests

indie dance

Clüb De Combat

Debut

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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fidget house

Justin Martin

uk tech house

Eskuche

Cristina Lazic

Cut & Sew

Justin Martin w. Eskuche & Cristina Lazic

France

organic house

Sébastien Léger

Israel

israeli techno

Roy Rosenfeld

Lost Miracle: Sébastien Léger x Roy Rosenfeld

stutter house

bad tuner

Gilligan Moss

BLUE

BLUE: bad tuner & Gilligan Moss

Luttrell

Luttrell & Friends

Zimbabwe

Nitefreak

Nitefreak & Guests

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Deep Dish & Guests

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Marco Faraone & Friends

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Netherlands

dutch experimental electronic

William Djoko

Floyd Lavine

Tech Afrique

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, Floyd Lavine & William Djoko

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

Terms and Conditions

Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

Pretty Pink

minimal techno

deep house

Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

BLUE: Mascolo, Pretty Pink, Rodriguez Jr. [Hybrid Live]

MoBlack

Moblack & Guests

afrobeats

afrobeat

alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Sarz After Dark

deep groove house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

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Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

Classmatic w. Enzo Is Burning & Slugg

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