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On September 15th, Francis Mercier will be returning for his first-ever open-to-close set in NYC. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and based in New York, Mercier has shaken the house music scene with his unique blending of afro and melodic house elements with emotive and soulful influences.

As a young boy, the sunlit shores and resonating beats of his homeland instilled in him an innate love for music. While he spent his formative years tinkering with old recording equipment, it was his move to the bustling metropolis of New York City that set his musical compass afire. Encounters with pulsating electronic beats and the magnetic energy of the city led him to a path of musical exploration and excellence. Today, this blend of Haitian heritage and NYC dynamism defines Mercier's distinctive sound, a testament to his journey from a curious boy in Haiti to a global Afro house sensation.

Being the founder and label boss of Deep Root Records, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of house music. His distinctive sound has earned him a #2 spot on Beatport’s Top 10 overall chart and Beatport Top 10 Best Selling chart. 

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Supported by renowned acts such as Black Coffee, Keinemusik, and Pablo Fierro, Mercier has collaborated with Diplo, Major Lazer, BLOND:ISH and has shared the stages with LP Giobbi & John Summit. His 2023 summer tour has already seen unforgettable performances with more set for cities around the globe coming off his recent anticipated releases "Egyptian Sun" and "Strangers (Do You Remember)."

Musica, a venue celebrated for its underground, warehouse-style ambiance. Its standout brick-walled architecture, mesmerizing LED screens, and top-tier sound system create an immersive environment that will truly enhance the appeal of Mercier's performance.

Mark your calendars and secure your tickets so you don't miss this rare opportunity to dance with us and Francis Mercier on September 15th at Musica.

Francis Mercier Open-To-Close

United Kingdom

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uk tech house

Deeper Purpose

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

Superior Ingredients Roof

Deeper Purpose w. Trace

Moldova

moldovan pop

progressive electro house

progressive house

trance

Andrew Rayel

big room

4YÛ

PANTÉ

Tensteps

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Curaçao

dutch house

Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Kitty Amor

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

breakcore

uk garage

Swami Sound

D'Eaupe

D'Eaupe New York

Germany

deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

deep techno

Ae:ther

polish techno

ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

Jonas Saalbach w. AE:THER & ANII

bass house

Kyle Walker

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

latin house

afro house

tribal house

Amal Nemer

Doubleheader

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.

Doubleheader: A-Trak x Melé

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

Woke Brian

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Will Clarke

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Israel

israeli techno

organic house

Guy Mantzur

Eli Nissan

Simon Vuarambon

Tamir Regev

Nadav Vee

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Lee Foss

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Classmatic

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Aly & Fila

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Justin Martin

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