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tech house

Netherlands

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

deep disco house

house

Lee Foss

OLAF

czsk viral pop

Misha

United Kingdom

bass house

Mason Maynard

Quenville

Lee Foss w. Mason Maynard

Brazil

Classmatic

Slugg

latin house

Enzo is Burning

Arianna Danae

kisin

Classmatic w. Enzo Is Burning & Slugg

Matisa

Fundido

melodic house

melodic techno

afro house

mOat

Yes Yes Yes Label Showcase

progressive house

progressive trance

trance

uplifting trance

Aly & Fila

Aly & Fila [Open-to-Close]

Eli & Fur & Guests

indie dance

Clüb De Combat

Debut: Clüb De Combat First New York Performance

fidget house

Justin Martin

uk tech house

Eskuche

Cristina Lazic

Cut & Sew

Justin Martin w. Eskuche & Cristina Lazic

France

organic house

Sébastien Léger

Israel

israeli techno

Roy Rosenfeld

Lost Miracle: Sébastien Léger x Roy Rosenfeld

stutter house

bad tuner

Gilligan Moss

BLUE

BLUE: bad tuner & Gilligan Moss

Luttrell

Luttrell & Friends

Zimbabwe

Nitefreak

Nitefreak & Guests

classic progressive house

diva house

tribal house

Deep Dish

Deep Dish & Guests

dark techno

italian techno

Marco Faraone

Marco Faraone & Friends

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

dutch experimental electronic

William Djoko

Floyd Lavine

Tech Afrique

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, Floyd Lavine & William Djoko

Portugal

portuguese techno

Hozho

HOZHO & Guests

mexican edm

Tom & Collins

Terms and Conditions

Tom & Collins Presents Terms and Conditions

Pretty Pink

minimal techno

deep house

Rodriguez Jr.

Mascolo

BLUE: Mascolo, Pretty Pink, Rodriguez Jr. [Hybrid Live]

MoBlack

Moblack & Guests

afrobeats

afrobeat

alté

afropop

afropiano

amapiano

Sarz

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Sarz After Dark

deep groove house

uk dance

Low Steppa

SYREETA

Low Steppa w. SYREETA

Ireland

irish electronic

Rebūke

Rebūke & Friends

TOBEHONEST

WELKER

TOBEHONEST w. Welker

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

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

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