Yazzus

Techno

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Ghana born and London bred, Berlin based DJ and producer Yazzus crafts high energy electronic music that bridges disparate tempos and textures. Her sound draws heavily from 90s hardcore rave culture, ghettotech, and electro, often described as bitchy techno for its blend of attitude, sexiness, and playful defiance. She is a resident at the Berlin queer party Mala Junta and curates the Black Metropolis event series at Tresor, which highlights the Black origins of techno. Notable releases include her Black Metropolis EP on Tresor Records in 2022 and her rave ready EP on Steel City Dance Discs. Her work frequently incorporates afrofuturist themes, lush melodies, and hypnotic basslines designed to ignite dancefloors with both soul and precision.

Akua

Techno

Akua is a Ghanaian-American DJ and producer who has established herself as a prominent figure in the contemporary techno landscape. Originally from Los Angeles and later based in Brooklyn, she relocated to Berlin in 2023 to further develop her craft within the European circuit. Her sound is defined by a raw, mechanized intensity that draws heavily from the rebellious spirit of 1990s North American techno, often incorporating acid-drenched basslines and frenetic percussion. She has performed at major institutions including Berghain, Movement Detroit, and Dekmantel, while maintaining a commitment to archiving and recontextualizing the genre's foundational history. Akua stands out for her no-nonsense, high-velocity mixing style that eschews fleeting trends to prioritize the authentic, driving essence of machine funk.

Fashion

Techno

Fashion is an Asian American transsexual DJ, designer, and artist based in New York City and Berlin. Her sound functions as an eclectic digital fusion, balancing the chaotic, trance-inflected energy of the feminine with the driving, structured precision of techno. She is a fixture in the queer underground scene, frequently performing at venues like Bossa Nova Civic Club and Nowadays. Her sets are characterized by a global, undefinable aesthetic that draws from her international identity and digital millennial upbringing. Fashion stands out as a multidisciplinary force who bridges the gap between high-concept fashion and the raw, immersive intensity of contemporary club culture.

DJ Tool

Techno

Based in Berlin, DJ Tool is a prominent selector and co-founder of the Mala Junta collective, a project instrumental in re-contextualizing trance and faster techno within the queer underground. Originally from Denmark, he honed his craft within the Copenhagen Fast Forward scene before establishing himself as a fixture in the German capital. His sets are characterized by a high-velocity blend of old-school foundations, percolating trance, and frenetic techno, often delivered through extended, stamina-focused performances. He is recognized for his vinyl dexterity and has held fabled closing slots at institutions including Bassiani, Basement, and Fold. His sound remains deeply rooted in DIY ethics, prioritizing raw energy and a seamless, propulsive flow that bridges classic rave aesthetics with contemporary club pressure.

Kilopatrah Jones

House

Kilopatrah Jones is a Haitian-born, New York–based DJ celebrated for her infectious blend of classic house, disco house, and soulful dancefloor energy. A self-described “dancer’s DJ,” she curates sets that prioritize groove, emotion, and body movement, earning her a devoted local following across venues like Basement, House of Yes, and The Lot Radio. Her style channels the golden era of house through a modern lens, layering rhythmic percussion and vocal samples that ignite pure joy. As one of NYC’s standout selectors, Kilopatrah Jones continues to elevate the city’s underground with her magnetic presence and timeless taste.