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South African DJ and viral social media sensation Uncle Waffles makes her New York debut on the gorgeous Superior Ingredients Roof this December 3rd! In the wake of amapiano taking the world by storm, Uncle Waffles has risen to become one of the genre's fiercest champions. Amapiano began to gain international traction around 2019. Defined by a blend of percussive loops, enchanting melodics, energetic vocals, and elements of deep house and jazz, amapiano is arguably the biggest sound coming out of the African continent right now.

The 22-year-old artist born Lungelihle Zwane first stole the world's hearts in October 2021 with a viral video of her performance at Mint in Soweto, South Africa. Through the power of social media, she reached millions of viewers who helped her kick-start her career. The amapiano messenger is widely known for leaving audiences begging for more. Her unique style has earned her a loyal following among clubgoers and music lovers, receiving co-signs from renowned stars, including rapper Drake, Diplo, Major League DJz, Adam Port, &ME, and Rampa.

Uncle Waffles kicked off her European summer tour at Afronation in Portugal, playing alongside amapiano legends Major League DJz. Since then, she has given electric performances in France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Finland. Her impeccable taste also recently scored her a residency on BBC Radio 1, where she spent the month of September dropping the genre's biggest hits every Thursday evening over the airwaves for the tastemaking British radio outlet.

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In her hope to influence and share her love of music with the world, Uncle Waffles continues to push amapiano to the masses. The Swaziland-born DJ is so much more than just an internet sensation. She's a cultural ambassador and a champion of a unique musical art form showing the world the breadth of Africa's dance music contributions.

We are proud to have Uncle Waffles as a part of Gray Area's Debut event series. 

Learn more about our vision for Debut here

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: Uncle Waffles New York

bass house

tech house

Ranger Trucco

Netherlands

dutch tech house

Luuk van Dijk

Slugg

Luna Mar

Range.

range. w. Ranger Trucco, Luuk Van Dijk, Slugg + More

Mary Droppinz

9B49

Charmy

ugandan pop

Baru

Mary Droppinz & 9b9 + More

Italy

italian techno

Glowal

Romania

Luzi Tudor

polish techno

ANII

Glowal: New York Headline Debut w/ ANII + Luzi Tudor

Poland

deep disco house

german techno

house

minimal tech house

Catz ’n Dogz

uk tech house

Eskuche

Ecuador

Mr.Diamond

MISS PIPS

Catz 'n Dogz w. Eskuche & Guests

deep house

pop dance

soulful house

Kenny Dope

Todd Terry

Todd Terry x Kenny Dope [6 Hour Set]

chicago house

Gene Farris

minimal techno

Nick Curly

United Kingdom

deep groove house

OFFAIAH

Mark Dumitrescu

Gene Farris w. Nick Curly & Guests

melodic house

progressive house

Luttrell

Luttrell: Life At Full Speed Tour

multidisciplinary

Eli Fola

Kitty Amor

KILIMANJARO

Jay Vic

Tech Afrique w. Eli Fola, KILIMANJARO, Kitty Amor & Guests

Brazil

Classmatic

Classmatic & Guests

Max Dean & Guests

€URO TRA$H

Yellow Claw presents €URO TRA$H

Martin Ikin

Martin Ikin & Guests

Bijou

Dillon Nathaniel

ero0808

BERK

bassline

kyogre

BIJOU w. Dillon Nathaniel, Ero808, BERK & Kyogre

Denmark

Manda Moor

France

french tech house

Sirus Hood

Jean Pierre

czsk viral pop

Misha

Jesse Calosso

Mood Child

The Room at Superior Ingredients

Mood Child by Manda Moor & Sirus Hood + Jean Pierre & Jesse Calasso

Franky Rizardo presents FLOW

Indo Warehouse: Explorers (All Day, All Night – Brooklyn Takeover)

Debut: Uncle Waffles New York

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