"The true beauty of music is that it connects people. It carries a message, and we, the musicians, are the messengers." - Roy Ayers
Brooklyn based creative, ROGUE, welcomes you to a more in-depth look inside her passion and love for the art-form of DJing and the universal language of music. This site is intended to keep you updated on all of her performances across NYC and to shine a brighter light on what moves her as an artist. We hope you enjoy the ride.
EVENTS
“Music is a spiritual thing… you don’t play with music.” - Fela Kuti
With 11 years of DJing under her belt, ROGUE has amassed an impressive collection of venues, performances, and monthly events that you don't want to miss. From weekly residencies to live performances, ROGUE brings a style and energy to the stage that reflects her love of music and her passion for DJing. Her ability to connect with her audience and take them on a journey through sound is truly remarkable.
MUSIC
STILL A ROSE is a continuation of COME CORRECT. In this journey we further channel Divine Feminine InnerG through intricate rhyme schemes, word play, and straight up bangers brought to you by some of the illest Emcees to ever breathe fire on a mic. Turn up the volume & listen to this to raise your vibration. This is for all the Roses… Baby girl, you hold the Power.
Sounds like: Dimes to dust, Actual lava, Underground Hip-Hop, & Jennifer Lewis.
As life continues on changing and testing us without a break in sight, we seek out music to help us get through those challenges. Hold your own is a continuation of When it rains… It is a call for us to have the courage to remain present and show up as our authentic selves no matter the circumstance. On this side, we embrace change and face fears head on. It feels like free falling.
Sounds like: Downtempo, Trip-Hop, Indie Rock, Growth, & Toni Morrison
Once You Get It… continues the story in Celestial Blues. This is another introspective journey for you to soak in.
Sounds like: Jazz, Soul, Funk, & Maya Angelou.
You know how the saying goes… “When it rains… it pours.”
Sounds like: Downtempo, Trip-Hop, Indie Rock, Tyler Durden, & James Baldwin.
COME CORRECT is a collection of some of my personal favorite songs by some of the ILLEST
Emcees to EVER bless a mic. Let this mix inspire you to support and look deeper into these artists’ catalogues and beyond.
Remember to stay incredible. Take up space. Be whoever the fuck you are meant to be.
Sounds like: Divine Feminine, a Dope-Bomb going off inside a volcano of microphones.
A journey through absolute GEMS that were eventually used to create even more GEMS. Roll up and get lost in the story.
Sounds like: Jazz, Soul, Funk, & Eartha Kitt.
Understanding Microphone Mathematics. This baby is rough, rugged, and raw.
Sounds like: Straight up bars, thoughts, weed, & words.
A love letter to outside, written in BK, The Planet at the beginning of quarantine 2020.
Sounds like: Classic, Deep, & Soulful House. Hope, Love, & Longing.
A collection of some of the illest Golden Era Hip-Hop tracks with stories relevant to this very day.
Intro and Artwork by DJ Noumenon
Sounds like: knowledge of self, the homie’s basement, a diamond in the rough.
Metanoia - (noun) the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life.
Sounds like: Lounge. Soul. Groove. Life.
An old story mixed by Rogue
Sounds like: future sounds, Intimacy, cheat day.
BIOGRAPHY
“My presence speaks volumes before I say a word.” - Mos Def
ROGUE is a Brooklyn-based creative with raw-in-your-face energy and a deep-soulful spirit. She is a DJ, Producer, Singer, Actress, Visual Artist, and Cancer Survivor. ROGUE is the paragon of talent and resilience.
Her career began in her birthplace (Buenos Aires, Argentina), where her love of the arts consumed her daily life. She started as a singer and actress in the TV shows "Tardes De Sol," "Movete Con Georgina," and "Del Tomate." In 2000, she relocated to the United States and has since starred in over 100 theatre and film productions, further building upon her natural foundation in the performing arts. Additionally, she has worked as a lead singer, songwriter, producer, and as a solo artist. She also hosted the internationally renowned Underground Rebel Bingo events in NYC, D.C., Philadelphia, and Miami.
Over the past 11 years ROGUE has immersed herself in her DJ career, training with some of NYC’s top DJs including DJ's Noumenon, Dirty Digits, and 2X USA DMC Champion DJ Esquire. In February of 2016, ROGUE and Noumenon joined forces and co-founded Brooklyn Took It; a monthly event in Crown Heights, which has grown to be one of Brooklyn's favorite and most popular dance parties. She also hosted her own radio show alongside Stefane Be & Noumenon titled Mad Science, where they showcased a variety of Underground Hip-Hop talent on a weekly basis.
In March of 2016, ROGUE's passion for Hip-Hop led her to connecting with Brooklyn-based Emcee Scienze. Since then, alongside their live band, they have performed together in venues such as Brooklyn Museum, Lincoln Center, Bowery Electric, among others. ROGUE has also shared billings with legendary DJs such as Grand Wizzard Theodore, Prince Paul, Boogie Blind, Statik Selektah, J-Smoke, Amir Abdullah, and was the backing DJ for Jean Grae for Love Conquers All - A fundraiser for Black Lives Matter.
In 2017, ROGUE was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a type of Blood Cancer that had been developing for two years prior to the diagnosis. She quickly turned to music, painting, and writing to help her get through her battle. While going through several procedures and twelve rounds of Chemotherapy, ROGUE continued to deliver passionate, high-energy performances for Brooklyn Took It, Spotify, SuperChief Gallery, and more. On December 8th, 2017, ROGUE was declared to be in remission. It wasn't long for her return to her regular DJ schedule; by January 2018, like a true warrior, ROGUE was back at all of her monthly and weekly residencies and has not stopped since.
Known for her flawless transitions and fearless approach to her performances, ROGUE's ability to connect with an audience is unmatched and one to be experienced. She has the ability to make any crowd come alive. Her selections are eclectic, ranging from Neo-Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Disco, Dancehall, Afrobeat, Reggae, Indie Rock, House, Lounge, Jazz, Latinx, & more.
In the last few years she has built an impressive resume with clients such as Spotify and performances at: Lincoln Center, Javits Center, Santos Party House, Franklin Park, Irving Plaza, Webster Hall, Le Poisson Rouge, Cielo, SOB’s, Ludlow House, Bowery Electric, Gramercy Theatre, Cellar Bar, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, Public Assembly, Howard Theatre, and many more.