Francis Mercier

Haitian-born DJ and producer blending Afro and melodic house with global, soulful influences.

Francis Mercier is a DJ and producer born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, who later established his career in New York City. He is recognized for a culturally rich sound that blends afro and melodic house elements with soulful and emotive influences. Mercier is the founder of Deep Root Records and the Solèy brand, which champions multiculturalism and sounds from the Levant, Africa, and the Caribbean. His notable releases include "Premier Gaou" (2021), "Sete" (2022, Insomniac Records), and "Strangers (Do You Remember)" (2023, Musical Freedom/AFTR:HRS). He has collaborated with artists such as Diplo, BLOND:ISH, and Amadou & Mariam, performing at major festivals like Coachella and EDC Las Vegas, and holding an Ibiza residency at Chinois. Mercier's work consistently bridges global sounds, making him a significant figure in contemporary house music.