NATIVE REC MANAGEMENT
Founded by manager and creative strategist Tay Allen, Native Rec Mgmt is a culture-forward artist management company rooted in community, collaboration, and long-term creative development. Home to artists including Gio Lucca, Dennis Free, and AQUTIE, Native Rec Mgmt operates at the intersection of culture, community, and connection — building meaningful pathways between artists, audiences, and opportunity.
AQUTIE is known for championing the African sound across dance floors worldwide! Drawing from a rich tapestry of influences--Afro house, AfroTech, gqom, and amapiano--AQUTIE seamlessly intertwines the rhythms of her South African & Guinean roots with the soulful energy of House music; often infusing soul, tech, deep, & disco elements into her sets. Her unique blend of sounds has quickly positioned her as a key trailblazer shaping the dance scene!
AQUTIE & her music have been featured in notable publications such as Billboard, DJ Mag, Beatport, PAPER, MixMag, NTS, & many others. Her rise to prominence is underscored by her collaborations & performances with luminaries such as Keinemusik, Black Coffee, Louie Vega, ANOTR, Aluna, Dennis Ferrer, Loco Dice, Uncle Waffles, Lion Babe, Shermanology, DBN GoGo & more, solidifying her status as a respected figure in the industry.
From NYC to LA to Bali, AQUTIE has graced global stages such as Coachella, The Brooklyn Mirage, Savaya Bali, Time Warp, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Boiler Room, Piano People, Lightning in a Bottle Fest, Sound Nightclub LA, Knockdown Center, and more. As AQUTIE continues to carve her path towards global stardom, she embodies a larger ethos of unity and inclusivity. Her mission is about unifying the world through the universal languages of music, dance, and culture.
Peruvian-born DJ/Producer, Gio Lucca's eclectic style blends elements of tech house, minimal, funk, and hip-hop to create a uniquely infectious sound. With a passion for pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories, Gio Lucca is quickly making a name for himself as one of the most exciting emerging talents in the electronic music scene.
With soulful melodies of funk & tech bassline, Gio draws inspiration from his diverse background and global influences to effortlessly bridge the gap between genres. He has released with notable labels including Nervous Records, Deeperfect, North of Neptune, Short Circuit & Take Notes; with many charting in the Top 10 of Beatport's Top 100 charts. productions have garnered massive support from industry heavyweights such as Michael Bibi, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Pawsa, Dennis Cruz, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Gordo, Sosa, Mason Collective, Cloonee, & more, who have recognized his talent and potential.
A seasoned performer, Gio Lucca has graced esteemed stages like Exchange LA, Elsewhere, Floyd Miami, Club Vinyl Denver, and Spybar Chicago. Gio's music continues to find its way onto dance floors around the world, earning him a dedicated following and acclaim for his distinctive sound.
