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Yaya

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United States

Superior Ingredients

The Roof at Superior Ingredients

Italy

Exploring Yaya's Tamango Records in 5 Tracks

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Cuartero

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Spain

United Kingdom

Late Replies

deep tech house

latin tech house

tech house

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Misha

On May 18th, Italian minimal tech artist 

 takes over the spectacular Superior Ingredients 

, bringing the sound of his respected Tamango Records to New York for a springtime celebration. Joining him is 

. With spring in full bloom, it's the perfect moment to enjoy the splendor of Brooklyn's premier rooftop club and dance the evening away to the sparkling, percussive sounds that Yaya has famously brought to Ibiza.

Joining Yaya for this special rooftop showcase are some of the most exciting names in music. Rising star 

, originally from Nis, Serbia and now based in Washington, DC, will bring his signature sound to the lineup. With standout releases on Hottrax, Muse, Rawthentic, Tamango, 

, and his own imprint High Class Nasty, MISHA has quickly made a name for himself on the global stage.

Misha - Coco Bongo (MUSE) by Misha (US)

Closing out the party is the one and only Cuartero. A powerhouse in the scene, Cuartero has graced labels like Hot Creations, Desolat, Moon Harbor, and Cuttin’ Headz, and is the founder of his own brand, Sanity, along with the Cuartero Concept. His Sanity parties are known for lineups that feature the likes of

. Cuartero’s reputation for closing out epic nights is unmatched—he's taken the decks at 

, and more. His accolades include Best Newcomer DJ at the DJ Awards in 2015, as well as Best Tech House Artist and Artist of the Year at the Vicious Music Awards.

Also joining the lineup are London-based duo Late Replies, who have been making serious waves in the electronic music scene since 2016. Known for their infectious energy and cutting-edge sets, they’ve performed at iconic venues such as 

 has become essential listening for lovers of stripped-back, groove-heavy house music. With a roster featuring 

, the label consistently delivers irresistible dancefloor cuts embraced by DJs and fans worldwide. For one night only, the distinctive Tamango sound will wow audiences at one of Brooklyn's favorite rooftop venues.

Born in Turin, Italy, with African roots, Yaya grew up surrounded by the rhythms of his father's music—the percussionist and lead singer of the M’bamina ensemble. 

It's been a while since I haven't dropped a mix on my SoundCloud, so here's a recording from my b2b with @ajchristou at @trmnl in Birmingham earlier last year. This party has quickly become one of my favourite appointments in the UK, and each year it keeps getting better and better. Turn up the volume & play it loud!

Yaya B2B AJ Christou - LIVE @ TRMNL, Birmingham (Dec 2024) by Yaya

This deep-rooted musical influence is evident in Yaya's productions and DJ sets, characterized by warm, rolling basslines, intricate drum patterns, and crisp tech-house elements. A longtime member of Loco Dice’s Desolat family, Yaya has meticulously crafted a sound perfect for both intimate underground venues and breezy, open-air rooftops.

100% TAMANGO (FULL CATALOG)

Prepare for an evening filled with hypnotic, body-moving rhythms expertly curated by Yaya and his Tamango label mates. With The Roof’s state-of-the-art sound system, retractable glass ceiling, and panoramic city views, this event is a must-attend for those who crave their house music raw, percussive, and irresistibly groovy.

Tamango New York w. Yaya and Guests

melodic house

melodic techno

progressive house

Romain Garcia

Germany

Belladonna (ofc)

TOMMYLOGIK

HANA

Romain Garcia & Guests

DIØN

Crossbow

Adam Meliani

DIØN with AMMARA

France

french tech house

organic house

YokoO

Canada

Julian Prince

Destination SXM Festival w. YokoO & Guests

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

tribal house

bass house

Crusy

indie dance

WELKER

Slaycey

HILLS with Crusy & Welker

Denmark

danish electronic

danish techno

deep euro house

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

Son of Son

Henri Bergmann

Debut: Son of Son First New York Performance

Jackie Hollander

Debut: Jackie Hollander First New York Headline Performance

Joezi

Joezi & Guests

Netherlands

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

VNSSA

VNSSA & Guests

Pablo Fierro presents WE'RE HERE: Day-Into-Night Marathon

Tamango New York w. Yaya and Guests

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