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It was so hard keeping this hush! Next week I'll be opening up for amapiano innovator, producer, and DJ Vigro Deep! I've loved playing his ultra tech and unique tracks in my amapiano sets over the years so opening up for him is such a dream. Join me and JAMA! creators KAxG for a night to remember this Thursday—plus it'll be an early night for those of you that have work in the morning. Win-win!
Welcome to the DyasphereI'm back with another vlog playing my first Moneygun set, seeing Heavy-K perform in Chicago and at my first Bandlab event! Let me know what you want to see more of in the comments. Let's DanceJoin me for ASHAWO, a space to shake nyash to Alté, Afro-house, and Afrobeats with African and diasporic queer folks! If African-rooted sounds, beyond but including afrobeats, are your vibe, I want to see you there!
Tik N' TokI'll be going live on TikTok weekly! Make sure you're following me over there for some laidback fun where I'll be chatting and mixing whatever tf I want!! I hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Was this sent to you by a friend? Make sure to subscribe and read past newsletters.
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