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South Africa's "Effect Master" and "Vinyl Assassin," 

, returns to Superior Ingredients in Brooklyn on February 19, 2023. When we last had Shimza in town for his New York Debut, he brought the house down with his signature Afro tech sound, and we're ready to do it all over again. It's President's Day weekend, and with no work on Monday, there's no excuse not to spend the night with Gray Area and one of South Africa's leading house music producers. This show will sell out, so don't sleep on the chance to catch Shimza's highly anticipated return to New York in the main room of Superior Ingredients. 

Few South African artists are becoming as well known overseas as Tembisa-born, Mzansi-based DJ, producer, and label owner Shimza. And as the uniquely African sounds of house music continue to permeate the globe, Shimza's star is rising. In 2022, the Kunye record label owner made appearances on some of the world's most celebrated stages, including Ushuaia and Blue Marlin in Ibiza, Unum Festival in Albania, Caprices Festival in Switzerland, Burning Man, and his own Kunye showcase in London.

Shimza is closing out a monumental 2022 strong as one of Beatport's top 100 producers in Afro house. His recent remix of WhoMadeWho and Rampa's "Everyday," has held top position in the charts since its October release.


Everyday - Shimza Remix

Hailing from Tembisa, South Africa, Shimza first showed his musical prowess at 15. In 2013, Shimza signed with Black Cofee's Soulistic Music. The release of his full-length album, 

, as well as collaborations and singles like "African Woman" and "Akulalwa," firmly established him as one of South Africa's most exciting talents.


Shimza's years of experience on the decks and in the studio are apparent in every performance and release. Seeing him live is an experience that you won't soon forget. He is well known for his innovative and infectious DJing style, punctuating his sets with intricate queuing and looping as he crafts his distinctive sound. The symbiosis between DJ and the dancefloor is crucial, and Shimza has mastered this fragile relationship. 

Shimza President’s Day Weekend

Israel

israeli techno

organic house

Guy Mantzur

DuNE

Guy Mantzur w. OMRI.

Moldova

moldovan pop

progressive electro house

progressive house

trance

Andrew Rayel

Belgium

belgian techno

dark techno

raw techno

Joyhauser

Adam Meliani

Superior Ingredients Roof

Joyhauser w. Special Guests

melodic house

Luttrell

Romania

Luzi Tudor

bedroom soul

Stello

Koumby

Lincoln Jesser

Luttrell: Life At Full Speed Tour

Wakyin

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Luna Mar

Earth Signs

Chellzz

Ramon

Wakyin New York Headline Debut

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

United Kingdom

Kitty Amor

KILIMANJARO

Jay Vic

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, KILIMANJARO, Kitty Amor & Guests

Brazil

tech house

Classmatic

Italy

Ale De Tuglie

Medina

Classmatic w. Ale De Tuglie & Guests

France

jazz house

lo-fi house

Folamour

Folamour & Guests

Mikey Lion

Marbs

Lee Reynolds

Porky (DH)

Desert Hearts: Day-Into-Night Takeover

Max Dean

romanian electronic

Mahony

Max Dean & Guests

TOBEHONEST

brazilian edm

brazilian tech house

Bruno Furlan

TOBEHONEST w. Bruno Furlan on The Roof

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

ethnotronica

Sam Shure

Bora Uzer on The Roof [New York Headline Debut]

mexican tech house

Andruss

Marten Lou

Marten Lou & Special Guests

India

indian edm

Anyasa

Anyasa & Guests

Netherlands

€URO TRA$H

Yellow Claw presents €URO TRA$H

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Sam Divine

bass house

house

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

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BERK

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kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

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