Eli Escobar

Active on the New York house scene since the late 1990s, Eli Escobar has built a body of work centered on New York club culture, between disco heritage, hip‑hop and deep house. Based in New York, the DJ and producer first made his mark with a series of maxi singles tailored for the dancefloor, before shaping his universe across several albums — notably “Happiness” (2016), “Shout” (2017) and “Last Summer” (2018) — which blend soulful house, funk touches, more downtempo passages and R&B influences. Eli Escobar releases on various independent labels, including Classic Music Company and his own Night People imprint, and is particularly distinguished by sustained activity behind the decks, from intimate clubs to open‑air events and European tours. His sets and productions favor straightforward, direct rhythmic writing, prominent use of vocal samples and melodic basslines, prioritizing continuity of groove over formal experimentation. This central position in New York’s nightlife makes Eli Escobar a regular figure at the crossroads of contemporary house, reissued disco and more current sounds — as producer, DJ and party curator.