A night with 2 of NYC’s legendary selectors DJ Soul and DJ Lefcut. Spanning genres of RnB, Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, and much more!
DJ Soul:
NYC’s DJ Soul has built an iconic career as a mixologist, captivating tastemakers, club socialites, and elite celebrities worldwide. An extended member of the Okayplayer family, his Assorted Donuts mixtape earned a 2007 Vibe x VH-1 Mixtape of the Year nomination and achieved over 100,000 downloads, cementing its status as a landmark online release.
Renowned for his versatility, DJ Soul has played exclusive events for luminaries like Diddy, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Derek Jeter, and Usher, as well as brands like Nike, Louis Vuitton, Sony, and Adidas. His journey began in 1992, inspired by legends like Kid Capri and Red Alert, when his father gifted him turntables and a mixer. Self-taught in mixing and scratching, Soul started selling mixtapes across NYC and spinning house and college parties, quickly gaining recognition across the Tri-State area.
By 1998, DJ Soul had secured a role at Rawkus Records, deepening his connections with NYC’s music scene and collaborators like Mark Ronson and Fat Beats. His expertise extended into editorial roles at Mass Appeal and Complex Magazine, further solidifying his cultural influence. In 2003, he became the inaugural DJ for Chappelle’s Show, and in 2005, Diddy tapped him for projects including the MTV Music Awards.
With acclaimed mixtapes, appearances on Shade 45, and the honor of DJing multiple New York Knicks games at Madison Square Garden, DJ Soul continues to blend music, fashion, and culture into unforgettable experiences.
DJ Lefcut:
Born and raised in Washington Heights, NYC, DJ Lefcut (formerly DJ Ozzie Oz) began his journey into music inspired by legendary radio personalities and DJs of the 80s like Paco on 92KTU, The Latin Rascals, and Kool DJ Red Alert. His passion ignited after watching Beat Street, particularly the iconic DJ Double K, which drove him to save for a year to purchase his first Technics 1200 turntables and a mixer at age 16.
Starting with Freestyle and House music, Lefcut quickly mastered blending, cutting, and editing, drawing influence from pioneers like The Latin Rascals and Chep Nuñez. By the early 90s, he transitioned into Hip Hop, fine-tuning his craft through wordplay, scratching, and studying legends like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and The X-Ecutioners. His relentless dedication paid off when his mixtapes landed him gigs at iconic NYC venues like The Tunnel, Rebar, and Cheetah, alongside heavyweights like Stretch Armstrong and Max Glazer.
A true student of the art, DJ Lefcut continues to evolve, staying rooted in his passion while embracing new sounds and technology, striving to inspire as he once did in the golden era of the 90s.