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Corinne

The Birth of Mahmut Orhan's Hybrid Hit 'Backwards'

Mahmut Orhan

The Worldwide Echo of Mahmut Orhan's Music

Mahmut Orhan's Global Impact

The Rise of Mahmut Orhan

United States

Musica

A New Era of Manhattan Nightlife: A Look Inside Musica New York

Musica NYC

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

Debut

Türkiye

turkish deep house

turkish edm

Branqueeno

Get ready for Round 2 at Musica on April 6, 2024, as Mahmut Orhan, the internationally celebrated Turkish DJ, producer, and composer, lights up Manhattan with his unparalleled sound. After quickly selling out both Musica and Superior Ingredients for his debut show in New York, we're excited to announce an encore performance that promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Orhan’s journey from the cultural mosaic of Bursa to the global music scene is marked by his distinct blend of deep house, indie dance, and nu disco. With hits like "Age of Emotions" and "Feel" featuring Sena Şener, Orhan has captivated a worldwide audience. His music, which beautifully marries electronic beats with Turkish melodies, has made him a favorite on the international stage.

Orhan has showcased his talent at some of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals. From the vibrant nightlife of Ibiza's Pacha and Ushuaïa to the grand stages of Tomorrowland in Belgium and Coachella in the United States, Orhan's performances have left an indelible mark on the global music community. 


Sigrid - Everybody Knows (Mahmut Orhan Remix) by Mahmut Orhan

His live sets, known for their energy and depth, have solidified his reputation as a must-see act in the electronic music world.

Musica in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen has quickly become one of New York's premier nightlife destinations since its opening in March 2022. Occupying a historic space that once housed iconic venues like Space Ibiza New York and FREQ, Musica spans three stories and 25,000 square feet, making it Manhattan's largest club. 

We're excited to welcome back Corinne, for another rodeo with a Gray Area. She has previously played support for our Denis Sulta show and has made her mark by recording on the Lot Radio and playing at Electric Island.

The brainchild of restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani and Italian nightlife entrepreneur Tito Pinton, Musica is designed to revitalize Manhattan's club scene with a diverse musical lineup, hosting legends like Green Velvet and David Morales. Its state-of-the-art sound system, immersive LED screens, and varied musical programming across three distinct floors aim to bring the big room, underground club experience back to the heart of Manhattan.

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: Mahmut Orhan First New York Performance

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

Takes Two

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

Layla Benitez

melodic techno

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.

Doubleheader

The Room at Superior Ingredients

DOUBLEHEADER: David Lindmer & Layla Benitez

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

minimal 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

VNSSA

Airrica

VNSSA & Guests

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Tom Enzy

Madafreaks New York

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

Superior Ingredients

Pablo Fierro presents WE'RE HERE: Day-Into-Night Marathon

DEVAULT & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

Debut: Mahmut Orhan First New York Performance

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