10/24｜The Mantis Project 十月档！

Christopher James Nagel (born October 1, 1998) is a South African DJ and music producer, born in Johannesburg and currently based in Shenzhen. He is better known by his stage name, Chris Nanite.

Chris is known for producing and performing a wide variety of genres, including Deep House, Bass House, Tech House, G-House, Peak Time Techno, Afro Tech, and Dub Techno. His music has been released on numerous record labels, such as:

MudPie Records (South Africa)

Pinky Thumb Records (South Africa)

Weird Records (Brazil)

Caffeine House Records (Mozambique)

Deep Side Crew Records (Mozambique)

Gangsta House Records (Finland)

When performing live, Chris takes the crowd on a journey with groovy basslines and solid, captivating drum lines, ensuring that every song makes the audience move their feet without fail.

Chris Nanite has performed at various events, including:

H2O (Boksburg, South Africa)

Apache’s Nightclub (Alberton, South Africa)

The Nasty C Ivyson Tour 2018 (Durban, South Africa)

Amsterdam Bar (Durban, South Africa)

Raffles Nightclub (Durban, South Africa)

Coolz Crafty Corner (Boksburg, South Africa)

The Rugby Club (Alberton, South Africa)

The Sands (Sandton, South Africa)

Room 22 (Sandton, South Africa)

Huula Beach (Germiston, South Africa)

Café Society (China)

Chris started producing music and DJing at the age of 16 and has developed a distinct sound described as grimy and groovy, dark and filthy. He draws inspiration from artists such as Deadmau5, Skrillex, Martin Ikin, Shadow Child, Kyle Watson, Daniel Avery, Pleasurekraft, and Stefan Bodzin, among others.

Chris aims to make his debut in China something special by delivering a unique experience of the arts across the country, starting with Shenzhen.

Kido Dee (born in Romania, 1981), also known as "Sagittarius" in the trance music scene, is a DJ and producer with a distinct taste for electronic music, particularly trance, progressive, and melodic techno. In the early 2000s, he began his career in a small nightclub in Madrid, which became the launching pad for his professional DJ career. He quickly gained popularity and received praise in famous Spanish clubs.

In collaboration with top artists from the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and Romania, Kido Dee's songs have been promoted and supported by several record labels in Europe, as well as radio stations such as Diesel FM (www.diesel.fm). His experience has taken him halfway around the world, participating in festivals and sharing the stage with artists like Cosmic Gate, Rank 1, Pete Tong, and Marshall Jefferson, to name a few.

He has also begun spending more time in the studio, producing songs like "Stella Nova" and "Voyager," as well as collaborative tracks such as "Rising Angels" and "Searching Your Love," which are melodic trance and uplifting tunes. His love for music has made him a master of the stage and the DJ booth, where he feels it is an extension of himself: “The stage is where I feel I have to deliver the best of my craft. The public deserves to enjoy high-quality content. I am an artist, and I am here to perform.” - Kido Dee

Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mantis has been a vital part of the Chinese music scene since the early 2000s, DJing since the 1990s. Settling in Shenzhen, he pioneered the local underground scene, securing residencies in both Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Mantis played a key role in catalyzing Shenzhen's Techno and Drum 'n' Bass scene and mentored emerging talents, enriching the city's DJ landscape. His influence extended to China's top festivals and renowned clubs across China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Today, as a co-owner of Café Society in Shenzhen, Mantis continues to shape South China's music and art scene.