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Nautik

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We've been actively monitoring the weather situation for the past few days, and despite our hopes for the rain to clear - it appears that today the rain will be heavy and steady throughout the entire show. Even though this event is intended to be outdoors, rain or shine (and we know some of you dance warriors would've raved in the rain!), we want to ensure 

That said, we've worked overnight to reconfigure the main room in Knockdown Center to host Shiba San & Friends! A series of glass panels surround the interior of KDC, so it will 

 like you're outside, minus being soaked 😀

Also, we've extended closing to 11 pm so you can keep dancing a bit longer if you're traveling far or coming from work. Spread the word, and let's party!

French DJ/Producer Shiba San got his start in music doing hip-hop production for 15 years. After switching focus to house music, he received his first Beatport #1 with his track “Okay” in 2014. Since then, Shiba San has founded his own label, Basement Leak, and regularly plays at major festivals and venues like Seismic and Club Space.

Tracklist:
Teklow, Wolfire, Jordan - Make a Flip
No Thanks - Wanna Do
Groove Cartel - Back and Forth (Radio Edit)
Two Tails, ZOF - Talk Birdy to Me (Frivolous Jackson Remix)
Shiba San - Rock Da House
Maurno Venti - Velox
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Shiba San, Black V Neck, Nautik - Ba Da Bam
Teknicoz - Atras
Skream, Jackmaster - The Attention Deficit Track (Terrace Mix)
 Catsinka - Pan Pan (Extended Mix)
Shiba San, Millad - Freedom
Oldchild - Hit the Club
MNNR - Enkankaneo (Extended Mix)
Nautik - Zaddy
Fvcel!ft - Bvd B!T
Yungness & Jaminn - Emergency
Claude VonStroke - All My People in the House (Shiba San & Millad Remix)
KristoFurr - Love It
Hollaphonic - Boomye
Quim - Like It (Radio Edit)
Jonathan Jaramillo - Strike
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Koister - Bob

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Shiba San - Exclusive Set for OCHO by Gray Area [9/22] by Gray Area

Summer is shaping up to be a hot one. We're dropping yet another open-air in New York in 2023, this time with Basement Leak founder and Dirtybird regular 

. It's all going down on June 16th at The Knockdown Center. 

Ever since the release of his 2014 hit "Okay," Shiba San's womping low-end beats have maintained a firm grip over the house music scene. Upon its release, 

 hailed it a "global club sensation in waiting." An apt description for a track that has become part of the dance music lexicon, still getting regular plays nearly a decade after its release.

And despite writing an undisputed house music anthem, Shiba San is far more than the hit that helped define the prevailing sound of house music for years to come. His nearly two dozen bangin' Beatport #1 singles on labels like Green Velvet's Relief, Dirtybird, Defected, Lee Foss's Repopulate Mars, and his tastemaking Basement Leak imprint have made him a sought-after producer, performer, and remixer. And yet, as ubiquitous as his slithery sexy take on house music has become, he remains an enigma, preferring to let the music do the talking, remaining one of dance music's most celebrated artists.

Long before he became a house music heavyweight, Shiba established the imitable DJ skills that keep him in demand at festivals and club dates worldwide. Before writing "Okay," he spent 15 years in France's hip-hop scene. And for those in the know, the best DJ talent comes from those who have seamlessly crossed genre boundaries.

As a label owner, Shiba has made some of his most significant impact. Since 2017 he's helped break artists like Black V Neck while releasing chart-topping bangers from 

 and fellow Parisian beat swindler, Tchami.

The support lineup for this one is just as exciting as the headliner. We've lined up some seriously exciting acts, who are helping reshape the future of house music.

Not About You

Multi-talented producer, DJ, vocalist, and label head 

 has wowed the world of electronic music with a blend of influences ranging from house and punk rock to electro and breaks paired with her "Riot Grrrl-style" vocals. As a central producer and artistic driver in the ever-evolving North American tech house scene, Nala's resume overflows with accolades and accomplishments.

Drop That Shhh

 is a Basement Leak resident on the rise! He burst onto the scene with "Work That" and followed it up with a collab with Shiba San, the 

 After crushing the speakers at Space Miami, Sound LA, and Elsewhere in New York, we are excited to have him at the Knockdown Center.

 is a fresh face on the house music scene. His style draws from a range of influences, and he hopes to impart that to his future productions. Come early to catch his set, and you may get a sneaky preview of his upcoming release, "I Like It."

We're excited to bring Shiba back to New York. His last show with us in 2022 was a sell-out success. It became a day-to-night affair with his Basement Leak homies taking over Superior Ingredients for 12 hours. You won't want to miss Shiba San putting in work on the decks this summer.

Shiba San Presents: Basement Leak

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