Carl Craig with ARC After Dark, Lee Foss, and more

Detroit techno luminary Carl Craig integrates soul, jazz, and more into his works. Known for iconic tracks like "Bug in the Bassbin" and albums like 1995's Landcruising. Founder of Planet E Communications, Craig has remixed for Tori Amos and Depeche Mode, and explored classical blends in ReComposed and Versus.

Chicago-born DJ Lee Foss merges house and disco into a global underground sensation with acclaimed labels Hot Creations & Repopulate Mars. Known for his Hot Natured band with Jamie Jones, winning 2019 DJ Awards Record Label of the Year. Collaborated with top artists & hosted major events.

Kenny Dixon, Jr., aka Moodymann, is a Detroit-based producer known for blending soulful disco with minimalist techno. He founded KDJ Records, released iconic albums like "A Silent Introduction" and "Black Mahogani," and contributed to the DJ-Kicks series. Notable tracks include "Freeki Mutha F cker." His work is praised for its unique fusion of raw dancefloor energy and elegant jazz influences. Dixon collaborated with names like Carl Craig on the Planet E label, maintaining an anti-promotion stance but achieving underground acclaim.

South African DJ and producer Shimza (Ashley Raphala) rose from Tembisa to global Afro House fame, known for the One Man Show, performing at Tomorrowland and Ultra, and founding Kunye.