Hitting All the Right Notes: A Chat with Classmatic

Classmatic

Gray Area Unveils Its First Wave of Resident DJs

HVNLEE

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin Among Speakers for Beatport’s Inaugural ReConnect Summit in New York

Brazil

tech house

Italy

Ale De Tuglie

OLAF

Medina

Malcolm Zeller

post-grunge

Get ready, Brooklyn! On February 9, 2025, the one and only Classmatic is set to take over the roof at Superior Ingredients. Known for his signature Latin-inspired grooves and minimalist tech house vibe, this Brazilian sensation is primed to throw down a set for a night of proper beats and magnetic energy that’ll make this one of the best shows of the season.

Classmatic, born Frederico Farias in Tubarão, Brazil, is no stranger to the international house music scene. Over the years, he has steadily built his name through sheer talent, solid releases, and standout performances worldwide. His big break came in 2022 with the track “Toma Dale,” a summer anthem in Ibiza, released on Jamie Jones’ renowned Hot Creations label. This hit, created in collaboration with Nfasis, threw Classmatic into the spotlight, leading to more major bookings and releases that brought his unique sound to new audiences.

Since then, he’s appeared at some of the most iconic clubs and festivals around the globe. From rocking the decks at EDC Las Vegas, Space Miami, and Hï Ibiza, to creating special moments at Warung Beach Club and Club Vibe, Classmatic has brought his talents to some of the most respected venues in house music. Fans have also seen him take the stage with artists like Paco Osuna, The Martinez Brothers, Ben Sterling, Beltran, and Seth Troxler, as he continues to shape his own path in the tech house scene.

El Primer Corazón

Classmatic’s discography is equally impressive. With almost 70 releases to his name, he’s had massive tracks like “El Primer Corazón” via Revival New York, a hit that quickly became his top-streamed song on Spotify, “Catuca” on Cuttin' Headz, and a well-loved remix of Cloonee’s “Sun Goes Down.” His music has appeared on prominent labels such as Toolroom, Hottrax, Deeperfect, elrow, and Solid Grooves, where he’s also collaborated with the team on several tracks that have become crowd favorites. His beats are marked by a Latin twist that injects an unmistakable flavor into his sets, giving his tech house grooves a vibe all their own.

Joining Classmatic on the rooftop are some standout names in the scene. 

, from Bari, Italy, has earned his place in house music after touring with Marco Carola and performing at iconic venues like 

, known for his Latin-infused sound, has shared stages with 

. At 29, he launched his label FREQFEED and recently played 

. Joining him for a back-to-back set is Gray Area regular Medina, who has performed alongside 

February’s show at Superior Ingredients promises exactly that. The rooftop venue, with its retractable-glass layout and sweeping views of Manhattan, offers the perfect setting for Classmatic to showcase his sound under the night sky. Fans can expect an intimate yet an energy-fueled night, packed with fresh grooves and a few surprises as he drops his latest tracks.

Classmatic @ Tomorrowland Brasil (Freedom Stage) - BR (12.10.2024) by Classmatic

Whether you’re a long-time follower or new to Classmatic’s sound, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets soon – this one is set to be a packed house!

Classmatic w. Ale De Tuglie & Guests

Matisa

Fundido

melodic house

melodic techno

afro house

mOat

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

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: Clüb De Combat First New York Performance

bass house

deep disco house

fidget house

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

latin house

Floyd Lavine

Tech Afrique

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

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

deep tech house

italian tech house

Fideles

Fideles & 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

United Kingdom

deep groove house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

Classmatic w. Ale De Tuglie & Guests

Articles