Gio Lucca Q&A: Beatport Charts, Big Support, and New Directions

Gio Lucca

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[Op-Ed] Building a Bolder and More Vibrant House Music Ecosystem, For All

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Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

Sahil Morchi

Jules

 arrives at Superior Ingredients Roof for his first-ever appearance on Saturday, January 31, 2026, stepping into New York on a strong rise that’s been unfolding across the UK and beyond. He’ll be joined by 

, Jules, and Sahil Morchi, rounding out a full lineup built for a night of high-level house music on one of Brooklyn’s best rooftops. Known for blending house-driven rhythms with smooth RnB-style vocals, Omar+ built a sound that feels equally suited for late nights, festival crowds, and the pockets of emotion that run between them.

Originally from just north of London, his musical foundation came from a mix of early house influences and artists he grew up admiring, with the storytelling and visual depth of Tim Burton adding an unexpected layer to how he thinks about atmosphere. During his university years, repeated nights at fabric and Phonox helped solidify the direction he wanted his music to take, shaping the blueprint for the style he’s now become known for.

He first gained attention with the tracks “Lights,” “AfterParty” with GEE LEE, and “Pretty Girls,” which collectively passed two million streams by the end of 2024. By the following year his profile had surged. His collaborations with Josh Baker, bullet tooth, Obskür, and Luke Dean began circulating widely, reaching dancefloors from London to Los Angeles and earning support from Peggy Gou, Chris Stussy, and Prospa.

His single “Back It Up” with Josh Baker entered the Official Charts at number 58, marking a major step forward, while “Make Believe” with Luke Dean earned BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record approval and matched that chart position with continued momentum. Its release sparked a spontaneous pop-up party in Shoreditch that drew more than a thousand people with less than two hours’ notice, a moment that underscored how quickly his audience was growing.

Back It Up

Omar+ carried that energy into his Reading and Leeds Festival debut, performing to crowds of more than two thousand in summer 2025. With new music on the way, a Rinse FM residency underway, consistent support from Danny Howard, Jamie Jones, and MK, and a full slate of shows lined up, he enters 2026 as one of the most closely watched new figures in the scene.

Direct support comes from HANK, a fast-rising name who’s been building serious momentum across key rooms in house music. He’s delivered standout sets at Space during Miami Music Week, The Concourse Project in Austin, and Blue Marlin Ibiza, and last summer stepped into Hï Ibiza’s Wild Corner for a back-to-back with Mink. His profile has also been boosted through a feature on the ANTS Radio Show, further cementing his place on the circuit.

In the studio, HANK has been proving his range as well, with releases landing on Sosa’s COCO imprint and the highly respected 8Bit Records. After linking up with the LF System crew for a summer show at Knockdown Center, he’s now returning for another Gray Area date — this time taking things to the Roof.

Were excited to welcome rising act, Cole Terrazas, who’s been on a steady come-up, landing sets at major parties including Revival at Factory Town, Beltran’s Transitions in Chicago, Cloonee and Friends in Miami, ARC After Dark, Franky Rizardo’s party at Thuishaven in Amsterdam, and Josh Baker’s party in New York, among others. He’s shared lineups with some of the biggest names in house music, and now we get to experience him live at Brooklyn’s finest rooftop party.

Also joining the party is Gio Lucca, a Peruvian-born DJ/producer whose tech house and minimal-leaning sound has been landing on major labels like Nervous Records and Deeperfect. With multiple Top 10 Beatport charting releases and support from names like Michael Bibi, Jamie Jones, and Marco Carola, he’s quickly becoming one of the freshest artists to keep on your radar.

Warming up the decks is local talent is Sahil Morchi, and Jules! Omar+s' upcoming debut on the Superior Ingredients Roof is set to be a standout moment of the winter season, offering a chance to experience an artist in full motion as he brings his sound to one of Brooklyn’s most celebrated open-air spaces.

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: Omar+ First New York Performance

detroit techno

minimal techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

Dennis Free

Luke Hess

Moodymann

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

Takes Two

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

melodic techno

Kölsch

Slovenia

Brina Knauss

DUNE

Nuran

Kölsch with Brina Knauss

moombahton

Ape Drums

afro house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

ASMOT

Ape Drums with Awen [Hybrid]

Nigeria

afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

SPINALL

AQUTIE

Love Bonez

Sydni Luv

Donis

SPINALL with AQUTIE

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

Ruthie Bandit

Player Dave

Jasa

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Sweden

Son of Son

melodic house

Henri Bergmann

KAÏ

Fireware

Debut: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

Mont Rouge & Guests

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

Germany

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

Netherlands

deep groove house

Ferreck Dawn

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

DEVAULT & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

Layla Benitez

David Lindmer

rshand

Warhov

Gray Area is pioneering the "Doubleheader" event series, drawing inspiration from back-to-back baseball games to showcase artists with similar styles but unique fan bases. By having one artist follow another and culminating in a collaborative back-to-back (B2B) set, Doubleheader aims to create a powerful platform for musical discovery and cross-pollination. Embracing the "B2B" spirit, the initiative seeks to introduce audiences to new sounds while strengthening the dance music ecosystem.

Debut: Omar+ First New York Performance

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