EX.625 Eli Escobar

A New York veteran discusses the art of throwing weekday parties and producing without samples.

14 Sep 2022

Live from Nowadays, the native New Yorker speaks to staff writers Kiana Mickles and Nyshka Chandran about his decades-long career.

In many ways, Eli Escobar represents the soul of New York nightlife. He can literally play any genre, often jumping from Afrobeats to garage to disco in a single session—a wide-ranging style that’s unique to the city and tangible on his recent RA podcast.

First emerging on the scene in the late ’90s, he’s built a reputation for consistently drawing loyal crowds without ever compromising on his personal style and his long-running parties are every promoter’s dream.

From growing up in the city during the ’80s and ’90s to holding down weekly residencies, Escobar reflects over his time in the industry while sharing valuable lessons for up-and-coming acts, including why it’s ok to take one’s time as a producer.

For details on his hip-hop background and why he thinks Brooklyn will remain New York’s nightlife capital, listen to the conversation.

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