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House music lovers, mark your calendars—July 12th is set to be an epic night in Brooklyn! 

, the Chicago-born DJ and producer who has played a major role in shaping modern house music. With roots in the birthplace of house, Foss has been a driving force behind the scene, co-founding the highly respected labels 

. Joining him is Manchester DJ and producer 

Foss has earned a reputation for delivering standout sets, curating top-tier events, and signing some of the biggest names in the game, including 

. His career took off after a chance meeting with Jamie Jones in Ibiza, which led to the creation of Hot Creations and their Hot Natured project. Since then, he’s helped shape the house and tech house sound, with his labels consistently topping the charts.

Mason Maynard has releases on top labels like Hot Creations, Defected, and Island Records, dropped big collabs (including General Levy), and remixed 

 & Rudimental. Mason’s played major stages from EDC and 

, plus multiple US headline tours. With his own label Xscape and support from heavyweights like 

, he’s firmly established as one of dance music’s top rising names.

His rise in the industry was meteoric—by 2010, he entered Resident Advisor’s Top 100 DJs poll as the highest new entry, and the following year, he climbed to number 18. This was an impressive feat, considering he had only played his first European show in 2009.

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, originally from Nis, Serbia and now based in Washington, DC, will bring his flavor to the lineup. With standout releases on Hottrax, Muse, Rawthentic, 

, MISHA has quickly made a name for himself in the industry. 

Misha - Coco Bongo (MUSE) by Misha (US)

Hot Creations, the label he co-founded with 

, is known for its deeper, groove-driven sound with a European touch, playing a crucial role in defining modern house music. Repopulate Mars, which reached top fivve on Beatport’s overall label rankings, has become a home for larger tech house acts, blending underground and mainstream elements effortlessly.

Foss didn’t stop there. South of Saturn was created to highlight rising talent, giving emerging artists a platform to share their sound with a broader audience. Meanwhile, North of Neptune, his latest imprint, pays tribute to minimal, deep house, and early 2010s tech house, pushing these timeless sounds forward.

Lee Foss’s sets blend classic house, R&B, 90s hip-hop, 80s electro, and Detroit techno influences into an experience that keeps the energy high from start to finish. A true product of the Chicago scene, his music brings together the best of the underground with a polished, club-ready feel. Having played at legendary venues like 

, Watergate in Berlin, The Warehouse Project in Manchester, and Paranoia Festival in Milan, Foss knows how to command a dancefloor.

On July 12th, he brings his signature style to Superior Ingredients, an intimate rooftop with a sleek retractable glass ceiling and sweeping views of Manhattan. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of house music’s most influential figures under the stars. Secure your tickets now, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor!

Lee Foss w. Mason Maynard

Brazil

Classmatic

Slugg

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Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

kisin

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Italy

Matisa

Fundido

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mOat

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Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

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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: Clüb De Combat First New York Performance

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Justin Martin

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Cristina Lazic

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Sébastien Léger

Israel

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Roy Rosenfeld

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BLUE

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Luttrell & Friends

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Eli Fola

Netherlands

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Floyd Lavine

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Portugal

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Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

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Tom & Collins

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Pretty Pink

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Mascolo

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MoBlack

Moblack & Guests

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alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

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Martin Ikin

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