Carl Craig and the Story of Detroit Love

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Moodymann

 takeover rises to the roof at Superior Ingredients as Carl Craig, Moodymann, Dennis Free, Luke Hess, and Valencia lead a daytime gathering shaped by sunlight, skyline views, and long afternoon blends. After the intensity of Saturday night, Sunday opens the experience outward, trading shadows for open air while keeping the weekend’s Detroit foundation firmly in place.

The series was created by Carl Craig as a way to extend the musical values that shaped Detroit into a global force. Across decades as an artist, producer, and label founder, Craig has remained central to the city’s global influence, connecting techno, house, jazz, and experimental music through a fiercely independent lens. His return on Sunday offers a different perspective than the night before — expansive, patient, and designed to unfold with the rhythm of the day.

Moodymann brings a presence inseparable from Detroit’s musical history. Drawing deeply from soul, jazz, blues, and house, Kenny Dixon Jr. has built a body of work that preserves the roots of Black American music while reshaping them for the dancefloor. From releases on Planet E, Peacefrog, and his own Mahogani Music imprint to landmark albums like 

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Dennis Free, who proudly embraces his African and Chinese heritage, brings a Brooklyn-rooted perspective to the rooftop, blending classic house with percussive club sounds, ghetto tech, and high-BPM grooves. A founding force behind the Level III Collective, his work is grounded in community-building and forward-thinking club culture.

Luke Hess, a Metro Detroit native shaped by the city’s mid-’90s warehouse culture, adds a deep and meditative dimension to the day. With a background in mathematics and engineering, his approach centers on frequencies, tone, and atmosphere. His releases on labels including Planet E, FXHE, Echocord, Rekids, and Motech — along with albums such as 

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Local support comes from Valencia, whose selections open the day and set the tone, connecting the Detroit-centered lineup with Brooklyn’s own dancefloor community.

Sunday’s rooftop edition highlights the lighter side of Detroit Love — connection, movement, and space to let the afternoon unfold naturally. As the second half of the weekend, it closes the takeover with warmth and range, offering a daytime counterpoint to Saturday’s club intensity while staying grounded in the city that inspired it all.

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

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: 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

United Kingdom

Yung Omz

Darmon

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

raw techno

Eats Everything

History of Rave

Eats Everything: History of Rave

Jonas Blue & Guests

DEVAULT & Guests

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Blackchild & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

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.

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

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