Leonce

Leonce is a dynamic producer and DJ whose work bridges the worlds of club music, experimental electronics, and Southern rap. Originally from New Orleans and currently based in Atlanta, Leonce has become known for a sound that channels the thunderous energy of the dance floor while weaving in narrative threads from Black queer life in the American South. Since emerging in the mid-2010s, Leonce has released a series of bold projects—including the acclaimed *Heatwave* EP and the full-length album *Insurgency*—that showcase his gift for manipulation of rhythm and texture.

His tracks often play with sharp percussive edges, warped melodies, and deep sub-bass, nodding to influences from bounce, techno, and ballroom, while always maintaining a distinct personal voice. As a DJ, Leonce’s genre-transcending sets have moved crowds at underground clubs, international festivals, and balls, furthering his reputation as a tastemaker and innovator. Through his music, activism, and presence within collectives like Morph and Fade to Mind, Leonce has amplified queer and Southern narratives in electronic music, cementing his status as a visionary artist who expands the possibilities of dance culture.