ZOEX

brooklyn

ZOE-X is a Brooklyn-born Hardcore DJ and producer, emerging from the same city that helped shape the global Hardcore movement and gave rise to influential labels such as Industrial Strength Records. Growing up during New York City’s cultural peak in the early 1990s, he was immersed in the underground scene from an early age. His journey began at the iconic Limelight, where he experienced the clubkid era firsthand. The moment he encountered his first distorted 909 kick, his path became clear. He quickly developed his foundation through dedicated record collecting, sourcing many early pieces through DJ RePete—one of the pivotal figures who helped establish Hardcore’s presence in New York City. After a hiatus from 1997 to 2009, ZOE-X returned with renewed focus and a clear mission: to preserve and advance Hardcore in New York City. He went on to become the Hardcore DJ for Star Party Promotions, introducing a new generation of ravers to a sound many had never experienced. At a time when