Jump for Joi & D Wild Community Inc. proudly present

NJEDA • Jump for Joi & D Wild Community Inc.
proudly present

Monticello HeART & Soul • feel the rhythm of the community

Monticello Ave, Jersey City NJ • Between Fairmount & Belmont • Near McGinley Square

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Jump for Joi & D Wild Community Inc. proudly present

The Summer Finale of the
Three Series Community Block Party

where music, culture community meet

Join us on Monticello Ave, Jersey City NJ •

Between Fairmount & Belmont • Near McGinley Square

A full day of dancing, connection, great food, and undeniable vibes as we celebrate the close of summer—Monticello style.

Join neighbors, friends, music lovers, and the entire community for an uplifting outdoor celebration rooted in heart, soul, house music, and togetherness. This is more than a party—it is a gathering of generations, culture, movement, and positive energy.

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One Day. One Vibe. One Monticello.

Move all day to soulful house, classics, dance-floor favorites, and feel-good selections from an exceptional lineup:

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DJ Duce Martinez

Duce Martinez is a DJ, producer, and founder of Duce is Wild Radio, known for bringing bold energy, curated sound, and independent music culture to the forefont. Through dynamic sets, original production, and a platform built to spotlight creativity, Duce continues to connect Artists and audiences.

DJ Millie Milz Vega

DJ Millie Milz Vega- is an award-winning, multi-genre DJ with 15+ years of experience, known for her roots in House music and her ability to move diverse crowds across NJ, NYC, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Baltimore, Florida, and Puerto Rico.

Named 2024 Female DJ of the Year by House Mag, Millie has performed at notable venues and events including Cielo NYC, NJPAC, Newark Museum, New Jersey Festivals, Puerto Rock Puerto Rico, 24 Hours of Peace, Newark Block Party, and Freestyle on the Hudson. Throughout her career, she has shared stages and events with legendary artists including Barbara Tucker, Marshall Jefferson, Robin S., CeCe Peniston, CeCe Rogers, Ten City, Aly-Us, Rochelle Fleming, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Brenda K. Starr, Lumidee, Black Sheep, and Strafe, as well as respected DJs including Timmy Regisford, DJ Spen, Tony Humphries, Rich Medina, Ted Smooth, Jihad Muhammad, Duce Martinez, and Naeem Johnson. From House and Afro House to Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, Freestyle, and classics, DJ Millie Milz Vega brings versatility, experience, and an unmistakable ability to read the room and connect people through music.

Named 2024 Female DJ of the Year by House Mag, Millie has performed at notable venues and events including Cielo NYC, NJPAC, Newark Museum, New Jersey Festivals, Puerto Rock Puerto Rico, 24 Hours of Peace, Newark Block Party, and Freestyle on the Hudson.

Throughout her career, she has shared stages and events with legendary artists including Barbara Tucker, Marshall Jefferson, Robin S., CeCe Peniston, CeCe Rogers, Ten City, Aly-Us, Rochelle Fleming, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Brenda K. Starr, Lumidee, Black Sheep, and Strafe, as well as respected DJs including Timmy Regisford, DJ Spen, Tony Humphries, Rich Medina, Ted Smooth, Jihad Muhammad, Duce Martinez, and Naeem Johnson.
From House and Afro House to Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, Freestyle, and classics, DJ Millie Milz Vega brings versatility, experience, and an unmistakable ability to read the room and connect people through music.

DJ Beloved

Beloved Is a NJ Legend since 15 years old. A defining chapter came at Diva Lounge in Montclair, NJ, where Beloved held a six-year residency and introduced the club’s first “House Music All Night” event, drawing capacity crowds.

Over the years,. He has also shared the decks with legendary artists including Louie Vega, Anané Vega, Timmy Regisford, Jellybean Benitez, Joe Claussell, Rich Medina, Sting international, Ron Trent, Ron Carroll, Ultra Nate, and Wayne Williams Beyond the DJ booth, Beloved worked with Kevin Hedge and Louie Vega on Roots NYC Live, the weekly Friday night mix show on WBLS 107.5 FM, as an Assistant Music Programmer, Producer, and Engineer. His studio credits include work with artists including Stephanie Cooke, Kenny Bobien, Crystal Waters, Jocelyn Brown, Will Downing, and Barbara Tucker. Today, DJ Beloved continues to bring decades of musical knowledge and experience to the dance floor and studio, establishing himself as a dynamic DJ, producer, remixer, and respected veteran of house music.

DJ Mikki Afflick

Mikki Afflick is a Grammy inductee producer, veteran international Dee jay, remixer, songwriter, percussionist, video editor, graphic artist and food connoisseur.

In an industry dominated by men Mikki Afflick is showing that she is "King of her Queendom” and hails as "The House Empress”. Born in Panama, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mikki Afflick comes from a family of musicians, singers, and dancers. She dances to the beat of her own drum. "My dad is one of the biggest influences in my music”. Mikki has been a Dee Jay since the age of twelve. Her label Soul Sun Soul Music founded in 2009, was very instrumental in releasing some early Afro tracks, prior to the genre of Afro House being identified. She been ranked as one of Traxsource’s Top 100 Afro producers.

In an industry dominated by men Mikki Afflick is showing that she is "King of her Queendom” and hails as "The House Empress”.

Born in Panama, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Mikki Afflick comes from a family of musicians, singers, and dancers. She dances to the beat of her own drum. "My dad is one of the biggest influences in my music”. Mikki has been a Dee Jay since the age of twelve.

Her label Soul Sun Soul Music founded in 2009, was very instrumental in releasing some early Afro tracks, prior to the genre of Afro House being identified. She been ranked as one of Traxsource’s Top 100 Afro producers.

Jeremy Giros is a Dominican-American multidisciplinary artist

DJ Jeremy Giros

finely tuned instinct for being able to create moments that speak directly to the body and soul. His sound glides effortlessly through House, Afro-Latin rhythms, soulful gems, and heavy club grooves- each selection purposeful, never overplayed, always with the dancer in mind. In the club, he doesn't just play crowd-pleasers; he builds trust, guiding dance floors with deep cuts, heavy percussive grooves, and moments of joyful surprise that hit just right. He's earned a solid rep in NYC's underground through his SanDia monthly party at Nowadays, his Mad Flava NYC collective, and releases on Demuir's Purveyor Underground label, as well as playing various guest slots at some of the city's hottest dance floors including Cielo, Nightmoves, Public Records, Paragon, Le Bain, and more

tuned instinct for being able to create moments that speak directly to the body and soul. His sound glides effortlessly through House, Afro-Latin rhythms, soulful gems, and heavy club grooves- each selection purposeful,

never overplayed, always with the dancer in mind.

In the club, he doesn't just play crowd-pleasers; he builds trust, guiding dance floors with deep cuts, heavy percussive grooves, and moments of joyful surprise that hit just right. He's earned a solid rep in NYC's underground through his SanDia monthly party at Nowadays, his Mad Flava NYC collective, and releases on Demuir's Purveyor Underground label, as well as playing various guest slots at some of the city's hottest dance floors including Cielo, Nightmoves, Public Records, Paragon, Le Bain, and more

who has always existed at a nexus of creative influences. Growing up immersed in NYC's art, dance, and party culture, he developed a finely

DJ Martin Gee

A New York City–born DJ whose passion for Disco and House music began at age 12. Influenced by legends like Tony Humphries, Larry Levan, The Latin Rascals, Louie Vega and Frankie Knuckles, Martin has built an extensive music collection and has performed at venues such as Cielo NYC (Funkbox), Coney Island Boardwalk, Central Park Skaters Park, Newark Public Library, The Patio, and several outdoor festivals throughout NYC and New Jersey.

In 2017, Duce Martinez brought him into DWILDMUSICRADIO, helping elevate his craft. Martin also produces remixes and re-edits, including a 2020 Quantize Recordings release with Duce Martinez and DJ Spen.

A New York City–born DJ whose passion for Disco and House music began at age 12. Influenced by legends like Tony Humphries, Larry Levan, The Latin Rascals, Louie Vega and Frankie

Knuckles, Martin has built an extensive music collection and has performed at venues such as Cielo NYC (Funkbox), Coney Island Boardwalk, Central Park Skaters Park, Newark Public Library, The Patio, and several outdoor festivals throughout NYC and New Jersey.

In 2017, Duce Martinez brought him into DWILDMUSICRADIO, helping elevate his craft. Martin also produces remixes and re-edits, including a 2020 Quantize Recordings release with Duce Martinez and DJ Spen.

A Special Live Performance by

Joi Cardwell

Bringing her unmistakable voice, house-music legacy, and electrifying presence to the Monticello stage.

With a voice that has defined some of house music’s most unforgettable moments, Joi Cardwell is a singer, songwriter, producer, and dance-music trailblazer whose music has been moving dance floors—and touching hearts—for more than three decades.

From the moment her unmistakable vocals met the groundbreaking production of Lil Louis on house classics “Club Lonely” and “Saved My Life,” Joi established herself as far more than simply a voice on a record. Her emotionally honest songwriting, soulful delivery, and ability to transform deeply personal experiences into dance-floor anthems helped create a body of work that has become part of house music history.

Her solo career brought even greater success, including the No. 1 dance hits “You Got to Pray” and “Run to You,” and a catalog that has earned her multiple Billboard Dance Top 10 hits. Billboard ultimately ranked Joi No. 43 among its Greatest of All Time Top Dance Club Artists, placing her among an extraordinary group of performers whose music helped define generations of club culture.

That girl, professional noise maker, artist and flava maker

Anny Warhol

brings her vibe to the street.
Lets Dance.

Community, Culture & Celebration

Delicious food and local food vendors

Community vendors, artisans, and small businesses

The vibe is about joy and connection

Music, dancing, fellowship, and
family-friendly fun

community comes together at Monticello HeART Soul Festival

A positive, welcoming space for the entire community

Yoga at the Monticello HeART & Soul Festival

Dance into the night with an electrifying mix of House, Afrobeat and Disco, powered by DJ's Manny Ward, Hard Hitting Harry and Mike Cruz. Feel the beat, bring your crew and light up the dance floor at Monticello HeART & Soul.