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Debut

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Switzerland

Earth Signs

Chellzz

Ramon

On January 26, we’re bringing the new kid on the block, 

, to the roof of Superior Ingredients for his debut headline show—a proper reggaeton, house, and Afro-Latin-infused party. Hailing from Dominican and Puerto Rican roots, Wakyin has skyrocketed to stardom in a short span of time, proving he’s more than just a fresh face.

With his breakout track "Fruta Fresca" amassing a massive 63 million streams, Wakyin’s rise has been nothing short of impressive. Over the past year, he’s toured Europe and the U.S., playing at major parties and venues including his hometown spot, 

. He even shared the stage with one of his biggest inspirations, 

Beso (Fruta Fresca)

Joining him is Swiss-French DJ and producer 

, known for her blend of melodic house and techno that has blown away audiences worldwide. She’s performed at top venues and festivals like 

 in Tulum, making her a top name in the industry.

, a Gray Area resident. She’s been spinning at some of the biggest parties, including elrow and Desert Hearts, and has shared the stage with artists like 

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Another homecoming for a Gray Area show is We're also excited to welcome back 

 and Adam Friedman. Both are emerging talents in the music scene, having opened for artists such as 

Catch Wakyin and Deer Jade as they bring their culturally authentic tunes to Superior Ingredients, an intimate venue featuring a sleek retractable glass rooftop and stunning views of Manhattan’s skyline.

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: Wakyin First New York Headline Performance

United Kingdom

Omar+

Hank

Cole Terrazas

Gio Lucca

Sahil Morchi

Jules

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]

Nigeria

afrobeats

afropop

nigerian pop

SPINALL

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

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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

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.

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