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Classmatic

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Brazil

tech house

latin house

Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

Brooklyn, it’s on. July 13th, Classmatic is heading to the rooftop of Superior Ingredients for a night that’s been a long time coming. 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 Jamie Jones’ Hot Creations, a track that dominated dance floors in Ibiza and beyond. Since then, he’s been on a tear, releasing bangers on Solid Grooves, Hottrax, Cuttin’ Headz, Revival New York, and more.

He’s brought his sound to clubs and festivals around the world—EDC Las Vegas, Hï Ibiza, Space Miami, Warung Beach Club, and Club Vibe to name a few. Along the way, he’s shared the stage with big names like The Martinez Brothers, Paco Osuna, Beltran, Seth Troxler, and Ben Sterling.

With nearly 70 releases under his belt, tracks like “El Primer Corazón,” “Catuca,” and his remix of Cloonee’s “Sun Goes Down” have become go-to selections for DJs across the scene. What sets him apart is his ability to keep the floor locked in with sharp grooves, deep basslines, and a sound that always hits.

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

Germany

deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

deep techno

Ae:ther

polish techno

ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

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bass house

Kyle Walker

United Kingdom

uk tech house

AJ Christou

indie soul

Life On Planets

Pinkloud

Kyle Walker w. AJ Christou & Life on Planets

canadian electronic

electro house

electronic trap

fidget house

house

turntablism

A-Trak

uk house

Melé

disco house

LEFTI

Alessandra Jamarne

afro house

tribal house

Amal Nemer

Doubleheader

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Italy

Yaya

Spain

deep tech house

latin tech house

Cuartero

Late Replies

czsk viral pop

Misha

Tamango New York w. Yaya and Guests

dark disco

Avision

russian techno

Yulia Niko

Ali Mae

MISS PIPS

Woke Brian

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Will Clarke

Medina

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Israel

israeli techno

organic house

Guy Mantzur

progressive house

melodic house

Eli Nissan

Simon Vuarambon

Tamir Regev

Nadav Vee

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deep disco house

Lee Foss

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progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

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Justin Martin

Eskuche

Justin Martin & Friends

classic progressive house

diva house

Deep Dish

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Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Kitty Amor

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

breakcore

uk garage

Swami Sound

D'Eaupe

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