Ksenyeah, Manguito, Freak POV, Bad Leather, Nah Mean - Dead Letter No.9

About the experience

Dancers to the front! Saturday, Feb 28th, Dead Letter welcomes an all-star lineup of movers and shakers built to keep the floor moving all night long. In CARGO 12AM-3:30AM : Ksenyeah + Manguito. Ksenyeah is a NYC-based DJ, dancer-turned-selector, and co-founder of the vibrant collective NYC Rave Girls. Proudly rooted in her Ukrainian heritage, she brings an instinctive, high-energy approach to the decks; if you can’t dance to it, she won’t play it. Her sets are defined by rhythmic groove, body-driven house and techno selections, and an infectious connection to the dance floor. She moves between underground parties and curated events with the same finesse she once brought to dance stages. Beyond spinning records, she champions community, elevates women in electronic music, and continues to evolve as a creative force in NYC’s nightlife landscape. Manguito is a Brooklyn-based DJ, multi-instrument musician, and curator known for his globally flavored, genre-bending sets that traverse house, groove, and dancefloor-first energy. A cornerstone of NYC’s underground community, he holds a residency with Aionia Music and plays deeply felt, groove-driven selections that move bodies and uplift rooms. His dynamic partnership with fellow selector Ksenyeah, whether in back-to-back mixes or creative collaborations, is rooted in shared experiences from Burning Man to iconic New York stages like House of Yes, forming part of the ethos behind the NYC Rave Girls collective. Manguito’s sound blends cheeky charm with a refined rhythmic sensibility, always geared toward connection, joy, and the heart of the party. Opening CARGO 10PM-12AM is Freak POV, a New Orleans–based DJ shaping sweat-forward, rave-leaning dance floors with a sharp sense of play and release. Drawing from techno, house, Baltimore club, ballroom, jungle, UKG, baile funk, electro, acid and bold vocal edits, their sets are built for momentum and movement and pure release. They spent the last year and a half helping run SASS, a DIY trans- and femme-centered venue that became a vital hub of the local underground, and now appear regularly with parties including Gimme a Reason, Set de Flo, and Don’t Dance Don’t Come. Freak POV also holds a monthly residency at Anna’s and performs as part of the t4t b3b Female Trouble alongside Eden and Cypriestess. In the Foyer Bad Leather + Nah Mean hold it down from start to finish 9PM-3AM. Bad Leather is the genre-bending project of DJ, producer, and musician Joe Vela, rooted in infectious disco, funk, soulful hip-hop, and deep electronica that lives between the dance floor and the cosmos. His sets and productions draw from the golden era of disco and an adventurous sonic curiosity — built to fuel sweaty parties, move bodies, and transport listeners beyond the room. Bad Leather has shared stages and vibes with artists like Chromeo, Bob Moses, The Magician, and The Comet Is Coming, and appears on festival bills from Bonnaroo to Elements and Envision Festival in Costa Rica. Whether he’s spinning records or dropping originals, his music hits with warmth, groove, and that unmistakable energy that makes crowds come alive. Nah Mean? the creative DJ project of Nicholas Hockley is a New York selector known for weaving soulful, groove-driven sets that elevate mood and movement alike. As the resident DJ at Love Portal and other community-centered dance gatherings, Nah Mean? crafts rhythmic, feel-good journeys that connect listeners through warmth and flow. His approach is rooted in a deep belief in music as a unifier and a portal into collective joy whether he’s guiding a Sunday session or lighting up a packed floor. Expect thoughtful selections, steady momentum, and a vibe that keeps bodies moving and hearts open. Free w/ RSVP before 10PM | 21+ Venue opens at 5PM | Happy Hour 5PM-8PM | Music at 9PM