Zainab

Lahore-born, New York–raised DJ and producer ZAINAB channels global rhythms and underground club energy into fiercely dynamic dance floors. The Brooklyn-based artist and cultural curator draws from the energy of both cities—global in spirit yet deeply local at heart. After cutting her teeth in New York’s hip-hop and underground electronic scenes, she has emerged as a rising voice in global club music, earning praise from Dazed and Vogue and support from platforms and artists such as BBC Radio 1, NTS, Lot Radio, Conducta, Taylah Elaine, CHAMOS, and Ahadadream. Through her party series and future label Azadi—“freedom” in Urdu—she is a champion of her South Asian background while also building spaces where diasporic sounds and global club music meet. With standout performances at Boiler Room, Glastonbury, Coachella, and Lollapalooza, and original releases forthcoming on Ninja Tune’s Technicolor imprint, ZAINAB is creating sonic soundscapes where borders dissolve, and community remains at the core.

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.