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tech house

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dutch tech house

On July 23, Italian minimal tech maestro 

 takes over the spectacular Superior Ingredients rooftop, bringing the sound of his chart-topping Tamango Records for a New York debut. As you take in all of the summer splendor of Brooklyn’s premier rooftop club, be ready to dance the day and evening away to the sparkling, percussive, Afro-Latin-infused sounds of Italy’s one-and-only Yaya.

After rising to the top of the minimal and deep tech scene, Yaya started his tastemaking Tamango Records label in 2016 as a home for his stunning dancefloor heaters. Now a leader in the genre, Tamango is (at writing) one of the best-selling minimal/deep tech labels on Beatport, boasting releases from 

Tamango is an ideal extension of Yaya’s mission to create music that brings joy and light to the dancefloor. And after successfully taking Tamango’s emerging events beyond Europe to South America and Canada in 2022, Yaya is touching down in New York with some of his incredible Tamango label mates.

Yaya’s indelible sound fuses his African roots with infectiously danceable basslines and beats. Borrowing from his father’s background as a singer for an afro-beat band, Yaya’s take on house music moves with the heartbeat of slinky percussion and an uplifting jazzy backbone. 

Discovered by Loco Dice after a backstage meeting in Ibiza, Yaya has spent nearly two decades dropping his singular releases on labels like Toolroom, Sola Nauts, elrow, and Desolat. In that time, he’s also become a staple in his native Italy, Ibiza, and beyond, with joyous performances stretching around the world from London to Bangkok. 

He's become a regular of the star-studded global BPM Festival brand, playing their Costa Rica fest in 2020, 2022 and 2023 and he's made select stops stateside over the years, with shows at Space Miami and Chicago last year.

We are proud of having the italian minimal-tech star Yaya for the first release of 2023. Everybody knows his background on labels like Desolat, Kaluki or his own label Tamango but know it's time to his elrow music debut. 'Straight To The Point' is about a relentless groove, raw arrangement and funky bassline, perfect for the dancefloor. De la Swing made a remix focusing the attention in the percussive section, adding new elements and going deeper underground. Third track of the EP is 'Candyman', organic arpeggiated bassline, clean sounds and sexy groove. A fresh start for a new year!

Yaya - Straight To The Point EP - ERM220 by elrow music

Supporting Yaya will be Leand, Luuk Van Dijk, Manda Moor, Yaya, with a special  b2b2b to close the night out. 

's tracks have been picked up by major labels including Hot Creations, Solid Grooves, Eastenderz, VIVa Music and has played at some of the most well-known clubs and festivals like Paradise, Awakenings, elrow, DGTL, Cocoon, Straf_Werk, and Mysteryland, among others. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as 

 to name a few. Currently, Van Dijk is on a summer tour ranging from the U.S. to Europe.

The Roof at Superior Ingredients, at the height of the summer sun, is a perfect way to experience the sound of Tamango. As the retractable glass roof opens to the sky, feel the beat bumping through the state-of-the-art sound system. And as the sun begins to set behind the glorious Manhattan skyline, you can catch a glimpse of one of the best views in New York.

Tamango Records

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

Debut: Tamango Records Showcase w. Yaya + Manda Moor & Luuk Van Dijk

TOBEHONEST

Brazil

brazilian edm

brazilian tech house

Bruno Furlan

OLAF

stixx

tribal house

Nick Charas

Debut: TOBEHONEST First NY Headline Performance w. Bruno Furlan on The Roof

Türkiye

turkish pop

Bora Uzer

ethnotronica

organic house

Sam Shure

Julia Sandstorm

Nuran

Debut: Bora Uzer First New York Headline Performance on The Roof

Mexico

mexican tech house

Andruss

France

french tech house

Chicks Luv Us

Nicole Fiallo

United Kingdom

Arielle Free

Oscar N

Andruss w. Arielle Free, Chicks Luv Us & Guests

uk house

TSHA

electra

Elkka

TSHA Presents Jackfruit

melodic house

Marten Lou

deep freestyle

Michael Anthony

afro house

ASMOT

Marten Lou & Special Guests

India

indian edm

Anyasa

Anyasa & Guests

€URO TRA$H

uk tech house

Eskuche

Into It

Yellow Claw presents €URO TRA$H w. Eskuche

Sam Divine

bass house

house

Martin Ikin

Robyn Balliet

Martin Ikin w. Robyn Balliet

italian tech house

Blackchild

Debut: ATARASHI NYC w. Blackchild + More TBA

Durante

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero808

BERK

bassline

kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

Deeper Purpose & Special Guests

Germany

deep euro house

minimal melodic techno

Jonas Saalbach

Jonas Saalbach & Friends

Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker & Friends

Israel

israeli techno

Guy Mantzur

progressive house

Eli Nissan

Simon Vuarambon

Tamir Regev

Nadav Vee

Moments New York w. Guy Mantzur, Eli Nissan & More

Moldova

moldovan pop

progressive electro house

trance

Andrew Rayel

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Debut: Tamango Records Showcase w. Yaya + Manda Moor & Luuk Van Dijk

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