DJ Features
An interview and mix series collection exploring all genres of musical expression, presented in analog form and encapsulating the perspectives of the rhythm and life soundtrack selectors of our time.
Curated by Maachew Bentley + 35s & 45s
Donis
is a Dominican American, Brooklyn born DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist helping keep the underground dance music of Brooklyn authentic. Making a name locally for the past few years by playing killer sets at parties via Bossa Nova Civic Club, Mood Ring, Black Flamingo and most recently Nowadays - Donis has slowly began the journey into music production and curating events. His sets are wide-open, spanning high energy sonic waves of house, reggaeton, techno, jazz, funk, disco and everything in between.
“I hope that everybody just does them to the fullest extent, authentically.”
Nina Sol
Nina Sol, a nod to her Afro-Latina heritage & warm and sunshiny disposition, delivers a genre-bending soulful sound that resonates with audiences locally and across the globe. A vinyl enthusiast that traverses time and texture, Nina's insatiable curiosity for music discovering keeps her sets fresh and unexpected. Currently based in Oakland, Nina Sol brings a profound energy to dance floors while spreading messages of justice, freedom, and love.
“In a mind-numbing, fast-paced society, playing a record actually slows down time, it demands that you focus…”
Ayanna Heaven
Ayanna Heaven is a DJ, radio producer, and artist based between Brooklyn, New York and St. Mary, Jamaica. With sets ranging from Roots, Dub, and Rocksteady Reggae, to Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and Brazilian rhythms, she builds a vibe with her distinct selections and mixing style. She has a musical heritage deeply entrenched in locality from family and records from her father. Ayanna’s mixes go a journey through time- from Dub-Reggae, or maybe disco and soul on her show “Across 110th Street”, she finds the right place to give the song it’s room to impact a listener.
“I wanted to play music that people young and old, from all walks of life could enjoy, together.”
Sunny Cheeba
Sunny Cheeba is a New York native, fully invested in the community and music scene of the Bronx. Co-operating Uptown Vinyl Supreme, a dj collective dedicated to vinyl records and their playing of, she has thrown a number of memorable dance parties-garnishing a reputation that precedes her. As a local voice and activist in her community, she works in many ways to empower the youth and bring change around her movements-teaching about the history of djing, hip-hop, the Bronx and even gardening.
“To be honest, this whole set was probably a lover letter to myself and in turn to anyone listening.”
Shawn Dub
Dj and avid vinyl collector, that has spent over 20 years honing his skills of music selection, taking listeners on a reflective journey in every set played. Amassing a database of vinyl true to the deepest of digger’s taste, they are played in a unique way every time. Helping run Human Head Records for the past few years and throwing or playing some of the best parties in town, especially when it comes to vinyl-centric, Shawn is an integral part of the record community of New York City.
“I'm a child of the funk. Anything funky, don't matter where it sits. No matter the genre, doesn't make a difference to me.”