RAPHA is the founder of Brooklyn on Wax, a NYC-based collective of like-minded music lovers, striving to bring records back into focus through curated events. With an insatiable appetite for groovy rhythms and a heart pulsing to the vibes of funk, soul, new wave, disco, and house, RAPHA’s dj sets reignite the joy of vinyl appreciation and blend sounds that make feet move.

Zernell was born in Chicago and started DJing at the age of 14. Zernell musically grew up in the Music Box and other Chicago clubs listening to the sounds of Ron Hardy and other early pioneers of house music and was schooled by the masters in the art of song selection and timing that drives dancers into a frenzy. Zernell’s style can range from the heart of disco to the soul of Chicago house with a grimy twist. With over 30 years of Deejaying under his belt, it shows in all of his mixes & live performances. He heads the highly sought after record label Grimy Edits & the sister label Grimy Trax. He is the creator of the lifestyle brand Grimy Gear. He is the Co-founder of the Crate Diggers Record Fair & After-party series, and has a monthly show on NTS Radio LA. (“Get Grimy” w/Zernell)