Sterling Juan Diaz

Born in Harlem and raised between NYC and the Dominican Republic, Sterling Juan Diaz grew up immersed in the rhythms of the Latin Caribbean and the rich musical traditions of New York. Sterling’s sound reflects that upbringing—versatile, soulful, and rooted in reverence for NYC history. Drawing on a deep respect for the Black roots of house, techno, and club music, Sterling filters Latinidad through the lens of Brooklyn’s queer underground where he’s a mainstay at parties and clubs like BASEMENT, Nowadays, Nocturnal Emissions, Papi Juice, and FAW. He’s played festivals like Sustain-Release, Wire, WHOLE, Honcho Campout, and LadyLand; opened for Beyoncé’s New York City show as part of the Renaissance World Tour; and collaborates regularly with the CFDA Award-winning designer LUAR as a DJ at their shows and afterparties. Beyond the booth, Sterling curates programming as a resident DJ for Playground Radio and its annual Block Party, and is the force behind his club night SIMPULSO at Bossa Nova Civic Club. His voice is one of the defining sounds of a new wave of Brooklyn selectors.

Papi Juice is an art collective that aims to affirm and celebrate the lives of queer and trans people of color. Structured around curated events, Papi Juice lives at the intersection of art, music, fashion, and nightlife. Since its inception in 2013, the collective has been changing the face of nightlife in New York City and beyond with intentional platforms for artists of color including panels, artist residencies, performances, and, of course, fabled DJ sets and all night parties. Papi Juice has featured artists and DJs such as: Addison Rae, Frank Ocean, Helado Negro, Juliana Huxtable, Kelsey Lu, MikeQ, and Yaeji. Papi Juice has also partnered with institutions such as the Brooklyn Museum, Creative Time, Lincoln Center, MoMA PS1, Planned Parenthood, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and partners like A24, Ace Hotel, Calvin Klein, Coach, HBO, H&M, Ray-Ban, and Resident Advisor.

Bio to come.