An Interview with SPINALL: The Focus Behind the Catalog

SPINALL

DJ Spinall's Momentous Journey: From Engineer to Afrobeat Stalwart

Spinall: The Man Behind the Music - 5 Unforgettable Stories from His Life and Career

Nigeria

How Spinall and Asake Hooked up for Their Massive Hit 'Palazzo'

United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

5 Spinall Hits You Should Know

How Spinall Went from Church Gigs to Becoming one of Nigeria’s top Djs

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 is synonymous with Afrobeat in the celebrated artists' native Nigeria. In fact, in recent years, he's become the poster boy for the genre well beyond the borders of The Continent, championing the sound globally. On June 4, the multi-award-winning DJ, producer, and songwriter will electrify The Roof of Superior Ingredients with his high-energy, uplifting sound powered by his African heritage.

If you need confirmation that SPINALL knows how to throw down, look no further than his lauded brand TheCAP. Named for the signature Yoruba cap he always wears, it also doubles as an acronym for Crazy Ass Party, a common phrase uttered by fans after leaving a SPINALL set. TheCAP has remained a sign of musical excellence for over a decade and has become a global event series and record label.

Initially rising to prominence on Nigerian national radio in 2004, SPINALL is a jack of all trades in the music industry. As a producer, he's continually risen the ranks with each of his five albums. His breakthrough third album, 

dropped in 2017 on TheCAP Music. It boldly declared his powerhouse status in Nigeria and beyond, featuring many of the most notable afrobeat artists, including Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Davido, Wande Coal, and Olamide.

 catapulted him to international acclaim. In 2017 he was the official DJ for the BET International Awards, and embarked on a worldwide tour that took him from South Africa to London and the United States, where he was the first African DJ to perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas. He's continued to dominate the global festival scene with bookings at Coachella, Glastonbury, and recently opening for Bruno Mars in Sydney. His influence is so powerful that Harvard Business School invited him to speak at the 26th Annual Africa Accelerated Conference.

Palazzo

was released in February and features a plethora of superstar collaborators such as 6LACK, Tay Iwar, and DJ Snake. It's yet another example of the diversity and reach of SPINALL's unique and compelling sound. With over 50M streams, it's a runaway hit, as evidenced by his recent headlining performance of "Power" at the 2022 MTV EMAs in Germany.


As the global impact of Afrobeat continues, it's a pleasure to bring one of Nigeria's foremost talents in the genre to The Roof at Superior Ingredients.

The Roof boasts stunning views of the city skyline in the heart of Williamsburg. Located at 74 Wythe, the former home of Output, it's the perfect venue to soak up the vibrant energy of Brooklyn's music scene. With SPINALL at the helm, providing a soundtrack that transcends borders and brings people together through the power of rhythm, the evening promises picturesque sunset vistas and unforgettable moments on the dancefloor.

Spinall Open Air

United Kingdom

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

Gio Lucca

Sahil Morchi

Jules

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

Luke Hess

Moodymann

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Day

HILLS

latin house

tech house

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

Brazil

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

Takes Two

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]

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

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Switzerland

Deer Jade

Deer Jade Presents I AM YOU

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

DEVAULT & Guests

Fedde Le Grand & Guests

DJ Holographic

Van Der Laan

Skin

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Detroit Love, Brooklyn Edition by Night

Layla Benitez

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.

Spinall Open Air

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