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afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

AQUTIE

Love Bonez

Sydni Luv

Donis

Nigerian superstar SPINALL returns to New York for a proper rooftop party at Superior Ingredients on February 21, 2026. One of Africa’s most influential DJs and producers, Spinall has spent over a decade reshaping the sound of Afrobeats. 

A multi-award-winning artist, he’s performed at major festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and ACL, becoming the first Afrobeats DJ to perform on two consecutive Coachella weekends. Joining him on the lineup are AQUTIE, Sydni Luv, DONIS, and Love Bonez, bringing a full spectrum of Afro-diaspora sounds to the roof from start to finish

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His discography reads like a map of modern African music, with hits such as “Nowo,” “Palazzo,” “Loju,” “Baba,” and “Fake Love” soundtracking dance floors worldwide. A global collaborator, Spinall has worked alongside Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Summer Walker, and DJ Snake, while earning multiple Beatz, Afrimma, and Soundcity MVP awards.

AQUTIE has quickly become one of New York City’s most important voices in the global African dance music movement, building a decade-long career rooted in her Harlem upbringing and South African-Guinean heritage. Widely recognized for her ability to blend amapiano, Afro house, and more, she’s earned bookings on major stages worldwide including Coachella, Boiler Room, Brooklyn Mirage, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Time Warp, Savaya Bali, Piano People, Lightning in a Bottle, Sound Nightclub LA, and Knockdown Center. 

Beyond touring, AQUTIE has played a major role in helping shape amapiano’s footprint in NYC through community-building event concepts like AMAPIANO NYC and Heat House, pushing a once-unfamiliar sound into the city’s club rotation. 

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Her impact has been amplified through features in outlets like Billboard, DJ Mag, Beatport, PAPER, Mixmag, and NTS, alongside standout collaborations and shared stages with elite names across house and Afro-diasporic scenes including Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Louie Vega, ANOTR, Dennis Ferrer, Aluna, Loco Dice, Uncle Waffles, DBN Gogo, Lion Babe, and Shermanology, cementing her reputation as both a tastemaker and a true global selector.

Nigerian DJ and producer Sydni Luv joins the party. Raised between The Bronx and Miami with deep roots in Lagos, she’s built her name through standout sets spanning Afrobeats, Alté, and Hip-Hop, while opening for major artists like Ari Lennox, Little Simz, Runtown, Aminé, Kari Faux, and Keke Palmer. Her reach has extended onto international stages with performances at AfroNation Puerto Rico and AfroNation Chop Vegas, and she continues to move between Lagos, London, and New York as her profile grows. 

Also spinning on the Gray Area decks is DONIS and Love Bonez. From Spinall's Lagos roots to his international tours across the U.S., U.K., and Europe, Spinall’s sets blend Afrobeats, house, and cross-cultural rhythms into one seamless groove. Presented by Gray Area and Superior Ingredients, this Brooklyn rooftop takeover promises a pulse of warmth, movement, and connection—an unmissable day-to-night celebration of global sound. Tickets are limited—secure yours early for an afternoon that defines the rhythm of modern Africa.

SPINALL with AQUTIE

moombahton

Ape Drums

afro house

tribal house

AWEN

Tiffy Vera

Firungi

ASMOT

Ape Drums with Awen [Hybrid]

bass house

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 techno

melodic house

indie dance

Henri Bergmann

KAÏ

Fireware

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.

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Jackie Hollander

Trace

AKKI

Chellzz

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Switzerland

Deer Jade

South Korea

Shubostar

Germany

Joplyn

Belgium

Emjie

Marieme

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

Joezi

MISH

United Kingdom

Yung Omz

Darmon

Joezi with Darmon & Yung Omz

Mont Rouge

Kotiēr

Auguste

Friend of Honor

Mont Rouge with Kotiēr, AUGUSTE + More

organic house

Maga

Sean Doron

german tech house

minimal tech house

Emanuel Satie

Scenarios

Scenarios New York

Netherlands

deep groove house

tech house

Ferreck Dawn

funky house

disco house

latin house

CASSIMM

Bulgaria

bulgarian electronic

Pavel Petrov

Ferreck Dawn with CASSIMM

dutch tech house

Prunk

M-High

Chesster

Prunk with M-High & Chesster

raw techno

Eats Everything

History of Rave

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Jonas Blue & Guests

Pink Party Brooklyn

DEVAULT & Guests

Italy

italian tech house

Blackchild

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Fedde Le Grand & Guests

VNSSA

Airrica

The Room at Superior Ingredients

VNSSA with Airrica

Tom Enzy

DeRoza

Diego Garcia

techengue

Maahez

afro tech

Eran Hersh

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SPINALL with AQUTIE

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