Takaya Nagase, born in Japan and based in New York, is a DJ and producer deeply connected to the city’s music culture. He has been a key figure in the beloved Joy party as one of its trio of selectors, rooted in the legacy of David Mancuso’s foundational Loft parties. He has released music as Domo Domo on Vega Records and as the duo Hapa NYC, with releases on Japan’s Interspecies label. Earlier in his career, he worked as an A&R and remixer for the renowned Japanese/US label Soundmen On Wax. He currently hosts a monthly show on The Lot Radio and regularly performs at top venues in NYC and beyond.