Lil'Dave

Lil'Dave is a Philadelphia-based DJ, producer, radio host, and music curator known for his eclectic selection and progressive approach to music. A founding member of the internationally respected DJ/production collective Illvibe Collective, Lil'Dave has been a fixture in the music scene for over two decades. His work spans a wide array of genres including hip-hop, soul, jazz, electronic, afrobeat, and future beats, seamlessly blending them in both his DJ sets and studio productions.

He has produced and remixed tracks for artists such as Jill Scott, Bahamadia, Ursula Rucker, and Jazzy Jeff, and contributed to projects by independent and major label acts alike. As the host and founder of the influential radio show "Eavesdrop Radio," broadcasting weekly on WKDU Philadelphia 91.7FM, Lil'Dave has introduced audiences to countless underground and emerging artists, further cementing his stature as a trusted tastemaker.

Throughout his career, Lil'Dave has performed at venues and festivals around the globe, sharing stages with legends including Questlove, Madlib, and Gilles Peterson. With a commitment to musical exploration and a reputation for smooth, genre-defying mixes, Lil'Dave continues to inspire music lovers and fellow artists both at home and abroad.