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Low Steppa, neé Will Bailey, hits the decks at Quantum Brooklyn on December 17 for a night packed with the sound of classic house music. The UK-born dance music veteran and 

 resident has set dancefloors alight from London to Las Vegas. With ten dates this year in Ibiza alone, his undeniable talent as both a producer and DJ has lifted the spirits of a worldwide contingent of fans, and this rare headlining appearance is one not to be missed.

For nearly two decades, Bailey has been a dancefloor staple. Displaying an imitable ability to morph with the times, remaining relevant (and often groundbreaking) as electronic music has evolved. And while he's influenced the direction of the culture countless times—in several genres, no doubt—his most impactful work has been under the moniker Low Steppa.

Route 94 - My Love Ft. Jess Glynne (Low Steppa Remix) by LOW STEPPA

His 2013 remix of "My Love" by Route 94 was an inflection point for the artist. Now sitting at over four million streams, it proved Bailey's ability to playfully toy with the classic sound of house music and make it all his own. Shuffling drums and bouncing basslines abound as he established himself as one of house music's most vital and influential voices. Although the remix wasn't an official release, it was so hyped that Route 94 replaced the original in his sets with Bailey's remix.

Almost a decade later, Bailey's influence continues to be potent in house music. His tastemaking label Simma Black has been a launching point for such artists as Martin Ikin and Endor. And Bailey's releases like "Runnin'," "Heard It All Before"—sampling the classic by Sunshine Anderson of the same—his iconic remix of "Deep Inside" by Harddrive, and his recent remix of Duck Sauce's "aNYway" have proved time and time again his unique artistry and faculty for reimagining the spirit of classic house music for the modern dancefloor. 

aNYway - Low Steppa Remix

Beyond his celebrated skills as a producer, his DJ sets have been known to galvanize and exhilarate. Behind the decks, Low Steppa is energetic, entertaining, and animated. Whipping dance floors into a frenzy with every selection, he's performed worldwide at the biggest festivals and most infamous clubs. However, his association with Defected Records has brought him the most acclaim. As one of the brand's few true resident artists, he's been a staple of Defected's inclusive events for years. A crowd favorite at 

 to Ibiza, if you see Low Steppa on a lineup, you know you're in for a treat.

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.

United States

Quantum Brooklyn

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Germany

Melanie Ribbe

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Late Replies

Branqueeno

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LEFTI

Superior Ingredients Roof

Sam Divine w. Melanie Ribbe, Late Replies & More

Martin Ikin

Robyn Balliet

Spain

spanish techno

Bastian Bux

Madison Park

dance pop

Will Sass

Martin Ikin w. Bastian Bux, Robyn Balliet

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

Sante Sansone

HVNLEE

Etienne

Vithz

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Durante

Sanvero

AXELA

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Braxton

Durante w. Braxton & Guests

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Dillon Nathaniel

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BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

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Sofia Kourtesis

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Laurence Guy

DuNE

Anish Kumar

BLUE

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Deeper Purpose

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Rex The Dog

Trace

MISS PIPS

Argentina

Blank Sense

Deeper Purpose w. Rex The Dog & Trace

Moldova

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progressive electro house

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Andrew Rayel

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PANTÉ

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Curaçao

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Shermanology

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

Kitty Amor

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Swami Sound

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Jonas Saalbach

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ANII

Nuran

PAGODA

Jonas Saalbach w. AE:THER & ANII

Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker & Friends

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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.

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