Carlos Mena Radio Show • Every Wednesday @ 5 PM ET

Carlos Mena is a Grammy-vetted music producer and DJ whose rhythmic prowess has powered dancefloors from New York City’s legendary clubs to international festivals. Since launching the Casamena Radio Hour in 2007, he has amassed over 1 million downloads, breaking new talent in the deep, Afro, and soulful house scenes.

Underground Revival (URNYC Music) is a boundary-pushing DJ and production collective built on the legacy of New York’s underground dance music culture. Founded by DJ Josh Thomas and DJ Kwab, this dynamic duo draws on deep musical lineages—Josh from his Caribbean roots and early exposure to foundational club scenes, and Kwab through decades of studying African dance, jazz, soca, and global rhythms.

Hailing from Paris, France, this talented DJ and producer has made a significant impact on the music scene. Originally known as FukiFlex aka Smoke in the City, he now performs under a new moniker and continues to deliver electrifying beats and captivating mixes. As one half of the dynamic duo Sweet x Sour Music alongside Bacanito, his innovative sound has captured the attention of listeners worldwide. With a deep passion for exploring diverse musical landscapes, he is a proud member of an international collective named Orishas, who have a live DJ show livestreaming some of the dopest Afro House/Afro Tech music on Youtube. Fukisama is consistently pushing the boundaries of his craft. His impressive discography includes releases on renowned labels such as Merecumbe Recordings, MN2S, Muzik 4 Tomorrow, United Music Records, NDATL Music, Global Diplomacy Productions, Check It Out Recordings, and Afrocracia Recordings. His Parisian roots and global influences blend seamlessly in his productions, showcasing his unique ability to fuse different genres and create unforgettable musical experiences. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, he continues to elevate the art of DJing and production, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Portia Tsotesi was born in Durban South Africa, grew up in Los Angeles and now resides in Miami. Her career in physical therapy is very fulfilling to her but she’s equally as passionate for music, travel and adventure. She took to DJing during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has fallen in love with music from a different perspective. She loves mixing different styles of house music ranging from soulful to Afro, dance, deep, and some disco. “I love so many genres of music. I am a child of the world and music touches everyone across the globe...no matter what age, gender, or ethnicity.

DjPaulHoward grew up with Hip Hop and House music from it’s genesis. Born in Queens and raised in New Rochelle AKA NOWRULE he attended Howard University where he honed his craft as a Dj. He has been djing for 30+years and has spun in numerous clubs and radio stations throughout DC. He was one of the original Mixshow DJs on Wkys 93.9 FM back in the early 90s. He can currently be heard spinning house music Mondays on WPFW 89.3 FM from Midnight till 2am on a show called House After Dark. ​Follow him on all social media platforms @DjPaulHoward and on Twitch @DjPaulHoward914. Look for his mixes on Mixcloud @DjPaulHoward.

Similar to Bond 007, “God-D” has an alter-ego, Don Barbarino, which allows him to beautifully purvey and express his intense love & passion for soulful house music as well; an appreciation that he has garnered just as long as his love for hip hop. Trained and molded in hip hop’s school of hard knocks, Don Barbarino has been spinning records for years. Having received major accolades and respect from the entire Montreal hip hop and House Music community over the past 3 decades, “D” is now concentrating into building his own Label with DJ Soul P called “5 Starz Dope Soundz”.