Ayanna Heaven

Electronic

HEADLINER

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Ayanna Heaven is a DJ, radio host, and event producer whose work is deeply rooted in Jamaican sound system culture. Raised in Saint Mary, Jamaica, during the 1990s dancehall era and later shaped by the Atlanta, Georgia hip hop scene, she brings a scholarly yet intuitive approach to her craft as an ethnomusicology graduate. She hosts the monthly program Sounds of Heaven on The Lot Radio and serves as a selector for the long running Across 110th Street show on WKCR. Her sets traverse roots reggae, rocksteady, dancehall, afrobeats, and funk, often emphasizing organic textures and historical continuity. By bridging deep musical research with a vibrant, contemporary club sensibility, she acts as a vital conduit for global diasporic sounds in the modern nightlife landscape.

Dazegxd

Electronic

Brooklyn-born producer/DJ Dazegxd blurs jungle, club and techno frameworks into a kinetic, emotionally charged sound. Celebrated tracks like “emotion engine” and “i could take u there” sit alongside the vKiSS era and 2024-25 releases that span radio-ready edits to rave-minded originals. A steady touring schedule includes The Lot Radio, Rinse FM guest mixes, and a monthly NTS show, “The Exhibition Hour,” with slots alongside Nia Archives, Gum.mp3, and more. Recent appearances stretch from NYC warehouses to Primavera activations, underscoring a flexible, genre-agnostic live presence. Ground Control Touring represents the artist across the Americas, with international bookings via Disk Agency.

Samisosa

Drum & Bass

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Samisosa is a producer, vocalist, and DJ who has become a central figure in the local drum and bass and jungle scene. She founded the Dugout Radio collective to foster community and host events across various Brooklyn venues, including Elsewhere and The Sultan Room. Her production style integrates classical piano training with high energy breakbeats, vocal elements, and experimental textures. She is currently refining her craft at the Roc Nation School of Music, balancing academic study with an active performance schedule. Samisosa stands out for her commitment to building inclusive spaces for femme and queer artists while pushing a modern, melodic approach to jungle music.

Lord Of Ciphers

UK Garage

Based in Brooklyn, Lord Of Ciphers functions as a central figure within the local UK garage and bass music circuit. He is widely recognized for his role as an emcee and selector, frequently anchoring lineups for the BK Loves UKG collective. His performance style often involves hosting events and providing vocal accompaniment, bridging the gap between traditional DJ sets and live performance. He maintains a consistent presence in the New York City underground, appearing at venues such as The Gutter and Elsewhere. His work serves as a vital connective tissue for the Brooklyn scene, grounding high energy club nights with a distinct vocal and curatorial identity.