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Nala

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United States

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Canada

Heidi

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Victoria Rawlins

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Branqueeno

Undeniably one of the most versatile, upcoming artists in the underground scene right now, 

 joins us on The Roof of one of our favorite venues, 

After deciding to pursue a career in music during her first encounter with Miami Music Week, she’s gone from an entry-level marketing job, to becoming one of the most intriguing names in house music.

When it comes to her sound, Nala’s not afraid to do things her way and combine all of her favorite genres to create her own eclectic breed of house music. From indie dance, electro, and breaks, her sonics are defined by her distinctive vocals, claiming that the most essential piece of production equipment is her beloved microphone. 

It was in 2020 when her unique talent was spotted by 

 who managed her career until 2022. She has since gone on to launch her own label, 

 - a femme-dominant electronic imprint that merges punk rock aesthetics with underground dance music. Translated to ‘Dominates Me’, it’s also a play on FemDom culture, reinforcing female empowerment within a largely male-dominant industry.

Nala is inaugurating her label with a three-track EP titled Get Familiar, a joint project with fellow Dirtybird flag-bearer E.R.N.E.S.T.O. - a Miami-based DJ/producer known for his unique blend of ghetto house and electro (as well as production tutorials on YouTube and his “Wednesday Roast” show on Twitch). 

Minimal but captivating, Get Familiar is a perfect introduction to the sonic and philosophical ethos of Nala’s Mi Domina label.

Buy/Download:
https://www.beatport.com/release/get-familiar/3789789

CONNECT WITH NALA
facebook.com/thisisnala
http://instagram.com/this.is.nala/
twitter.com/thisisnalaa
soundcloud.com/thisisnala


CONNECT WITH E.R.N.E.S.T.O.
www.facebook.com/ernestosbeats
www.instagram.com/ernestosbeats
www.twitter.com/ernestosbeats
www.soundcloud.com/ernestosbeats

CONNECT WITH MI DOMINA
https://www.facebook.com/MiDominaRecs
https://www.instagram.com/midominarecords/
http://twitter.com/midominarecs
http://soundcloud.com/midominarecs

E.R.N.E.S.T.O & Nala - Get Familiar EP by Mi Domina Records

The label's first release, Get Familiar EP, with fellow Dirtybird artist, E.R.N.E.S.T.O, played homage to the imprint that got her name out and about, with VonStroke still continuing to be a mentor and supporter of Nala as she grows within the music community. 

Taking great pride in where she is from, Nala credits Miami as a place that's helped nurture her career from the get-go. From learning the art and technique of playing as a warm-up DJ, her move to L.A taught her how to set herself apart from other talent, and boy has she done that.

, another powerhouse on the lineup, brings years of experience and a deep passion for music to the event. Her Jackathon parties and BBC Radio 1 shows have made her a household name in electronic music, known for her ability to connect with audiences and leave a lasting impression.

Supporting these incredible talents are Branqueeno and HVNLEE, each bringing their distinctive sounds to the event. 

, rooted in Chicago's diverse house music scene, is known for her energetic performances that traverse a wide spectrum of house music. Her involvement in NYC's club scene and her commitment to fostering community through music set her apart as a dynamic force in the industry.

a mixtape for my crush vol. 7 by branqueeno

 adds to the lineup with her eclectic mix of Hip Hop, RnB, disco, funk, and soul influences, all while focusing on the various shades of House and Techno. Her work in creating femme-focused event series and her residency at the Fillmore Philadelphia highlight her impact on the music scene and her dedication to creating inclusive spaces for all.

HVNLEE, a North Philadelphia native, is a dynamic DJ and event curator known for her infectious sound that seamlessly weaves together hip-hop, R&B, disco, funk, and soul influences. Beyond her successful career, HVNLEE is also a champion for inclusivity, establishing the femme-focused event series HONEY and recently venturing into music production, signaling a new chapter in her artistic journey.

Tracklist:
Riva Starr, Todd Terry - This Is The Sound (Extended)
Cajmere - Brighter Days
Floorplan - Right There
WK7 - Do It Yourself
Trax Unit - Get The Werk
Floorplan - Out of Control
Krystal Klear - Just A Little (Sunday Service Mix)
Lyric - Let Me Tell You (Dub Mix)
Armando - 100% Of Disin You
Armand Van Helden - I Want Your Soul
Sally C - Downtown
William Kiss - Like This


Gray Area's mission is to build a bigger house music community in North America by helping fans discover exciting house music artists, event brands and festivals that are new to them.

Connect with Gray Area: 
www.grayarea.co/
www.instagram.com/entergrayarea/
www.facebook.com/entergrayarea
www.twitter.com/enterGrayArea
www.twitch.tv/entergrayarea

HVNLEE - Exclusive Set for OCHO By Gray Area [12/23] by Gray Area

Nala w. HEIDI & Guests

Netherlands

DIØN

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

Medina

DIØN with AMMARA

France

french tech house

organic house

YokoO

Julian Prince

Destination SXM Festival w. YokoO & Guests

United Kingdom

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

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: Omar+ First New York Performance

detroit techno

minimal techno

outsider house

techno

Carl Craig

Dennis Free

deep house

detroit house

electronica

Moodymann

Luke Hess

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

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

SPINALL with AQUTIE

deep disco house

fidget house

house

Justin Martin

lo-fi house

Laurence Guy

BLUE

BLUE: Justin Martin, Laurence Guy, Player Dave

Sweden

Son of Son

melodic house

Henri Bergmann

Debut: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Joezi

Joezi & Guests

Mont Rouge

Mont Rouge & Guests

deep groove house

Ferreck Dawn

Ferreck Dawn & Guests

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Prunk with M-High

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

Layla Benitez

David Lindmer

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.