At a time when the DJ sits firmly at the center of popular culture, A-Trak stands out as MVP, the key participant who holds together all facets of the craft. Very few share his mastery of turntablism while also sitting at the forefront of musical innovation, looking keenly to the future with history tucked in his back pocket. A true connector, Trizzy hops effortlessly from colossal festival stages to sold-out concert venues and sweaty underground clubs, building links between hip hop and electronic music while watching genre barriers crumble.
Based out of Downtown Los Angeles, Mija has established herself as an innovative and fresh new DJ/Producer of this era. Her roots may be based in house music, but nobody puts Mija in a corner. Her genredefying mixtapes and bassline productions keep the masses dancing around the globe.
San Francisco-based artist Slaptop blends infectious melodies with house rhythms to create a unique sound, incorporating elements of electronic, jazz, and pop into soulful dance music. Seemingly out of nowhere, Slaptop arrived on the electronic music scene with the release of his debut single, “Sunrise.” After appearing on the FIFA 2015 soundtrack, it climbed to the top five on Hype Machine and was streamed millions of times. Following “Sunrise,” Slaptop released a string of originals, four out of five of which reached the top five on Hype Machine as well, matching the breakout success of “Sunrise.”
To crack Kevin Durante’s code, authenticity is the key. A 23-year-old Italian-born, Florida-bred, LA-based artist forever in pursuit of realness: Everything he writes, designs, learns, cooks, explores is another footnote in his endless quest for genuineness in every aspect of his life. His timeless, soul-spirited house music is proof. Groove constructions where every element is deeply considered, nothing is left to spare and everything has its place. Just like his father’s traditional Italian cooking, which he cites as one of his biggest influences: the fullest flavours don’t come from over-cooked complexities, they come from timing and attention to the most miniscule details.