Sophie’s Artist Lounge is thrilled to announce the new DJ Residents for its 2025–2026 season—a dynamic class of 10 artists whose energy, creativity, and range will elevate the sound and soul of the space. In response to an overwhelming number of applications, Sophie’s has expanded the residency to make more room for more emerging and established voices to share their gifts. Starting in July, these DJs will join the weekly and monthly rotation at Sophie’s, curating vibes on both weekends and weeknights.
Meet the 2025–2026 DJ Residents:
DJ PBNJEFFY
Blending hip-hop, house, and funk with precision and play, PBNJEFFY commands the room with sets that are both technical and full of heart.
DJ KC Mackey
A connoisseur of house and disco, KC Mackey spins joyful, high-vibe sets that celebrate rhythm and liberation on the dancefloor.
DJ MAHF
Returning with his beloved Motown Throwdown, DJ MAHF brings decades of experience and deep crates of soul, funk, and scratch-heavy storytelling.
DJ Sinamin
With a style rooted in intimacy, Sinamin layers R&B, neo-soul, and dreamlike beats to create a sonic space that’s soft, warm, and deeply felt.
DJ Nune is Lamar Harris
Known for his fusion of live instrumentation and vinyl culture, Lamar Harris crafts immersive sets that speak to heritage, innovation, and groove.
TreHitz
Bold, boundary-pushing, and full of bounce—TreHitz brings fearless flair and sharp curation to every performance.
DJ Rico Steez
Rico Steez delivers effortless blends of soul, R&B, and heavy low-end, wrapping each set in nostalgia, finesse, and fresh energy.
Anansi Spins
Inspired by Afrofuturism and gaming culture, Anansi Spins designs genre-defying sonic journeys steeped in mythology, movement, and meaning.
Enoch Raavi
Through global percussion and ancestral rhythm, Enoch Raavi turns every set into a spiritual and physical release—a groove guided by legacy.
James Yeo
Cutting-edge and curious, James Yeo explores new textures in electronic and experimental sound. Expect the unexpected—and the unforgettable.
“I left St. Louis in 2012 to go to college and it’s been a wild and beautiful ride. I have lived all over the South. Each place has shaped me as a creative, but St. Louis raised me and it has welcomed me back with open arms,” says TreHitz. “You can really find your people here, your collaborators, and your own lane and build something real here. The creatives I’m surrounded by here push me. I’m super honored to be in a circle where we root for each other out loud.”
While this new class brings fresh vibrations, you can still catch the resident DJs who’ve been holding it down and shaping the sonic identity of Sophie’s for nearly four years. Agile One and Biko FKA Needles continue to be pillars in the booth, bringing unmatched style, musicality, and leadership.
The calendar will also be filled with rotating favorites and creative series including:
- 18andCounting, a sonic shapeshifter whose deep crates and experimental flair remain a staple of our space.
- Umami, a selector of moods and moments through genre-blending mixes.
- Monthly Burlesque by Hoopsie Dee, a seductive and smart showcase of movement, empowerment, and visual storytelling.
- Cassette, featuring DJ Charlie Chan and Rashad La’Rocka, serving up timeless classics with turntable finesse.
- Florionals: A Tag the Floor Cypher, powered by DJ Domo Fresh, where movement artists meet beats in a vibrant open-style dance jam.
More than just a nightclub, Sophie’s is an innovative space where artists, curators and DJs play an integral role in shaping St. Louis’ cultural landscape. Stay tuned for future collaborations, creative activations and community-curated magic and check the monthly calendar for details, debuts, and new soundscapes.
“We’re excited to welcome new talent into our Residency Program and offer more opportunities for St. Louis DJs to grow and thrive,” says KAF Executive Director Chris Hansen. “All of our residencies are designed to help artists define, pursue and achieve their goals by providing the tools and space to improve their skills, develop new professional relationships, and increase their knowledge.”
