New York-based producer and DJ flirty800 presents his most cohesive project to date with the upcoming EP ‘Strip’, set to release on May 7. The project opens with the first single, ‘Smoke’, now available for streaming. This release signals a fresh chapter for b4, in collaboration with ADA, the independent distribution and label service that highlights emerging artists.
‘Strip’ merges euphoric club energy with undertones of melancholy, encapsulating the intrinsic tension within flirty800’s sound. Created for both vibrant dancefloors and intimate listening experiences, the EP fluidly shifts between immediacy and atmosphere, refining each track to its core elements. flirty800 shares, “After producing something deeply personal and emotional, my aim with this project was to explore the opposite, fast, raw, and instinctive. It’s minimal, almost primitive in essence. If there’s a message, it’s straightforward: you should be shaking your ass.”
@flirty800 ‘s music is driven by instinct and intuition, shaped through years in queer club culture. His DJ sets thrive on groove, tension, and an element of surprise, a dynamic that is mirrored in his productions. The blend of polished textures with raw percussive elements creates tracks that are emotionally resonant, immediate, and endlessly danceable.
Having made contributions to b4’s ‘greatest hits vol. 2’ and recently taking over The Lot Radio with his personal edits and productions, flirty800 has firmly established his voice within New York’s underground scene. He has graced stages at venues such as Basement, Paragon, and Knockdown Centre, along with participating in noteworthy events like Jean Paul Gaultier’s NYFW rave and i-D Magazine’s launch in Paris.
CREDIT: JASON AL-TAANNow residing in Los Angeles as a resident DJ for Tunnel, flirty800 balances his underground credibility with increased visibility, all while preserving the communal spirit that defines his artistry. This EP signifies a new phase, emphasising his commitment to creating music that resonates with listeners and encapsulates the duality of nightlife, from peak intensity to serene comedowns.
flirty800: instagram | soundcloud | youtube
