Honey Bun (Open To Close)

Samantha, better known to the world as "Honey Bun", seamlessly blends her New York roots with her Texas upbringing. Honey Bun is a multidisciplinary afro-futurist artist and DJ whose work aims to reclaim the black past, affirm the black present, and demand the black future. At The Lot Radio, Honey Bun hosts her monthly show, BUNTOPIA, captivating listeners with a distinctive mix designed to "sonically journey through the cosmos." The show also features guest DJs, each bringing their own interstellar interpretation to the theme. The sounds of BUNTOPIA, extend into a party night often hosted by intimate NYC clubs, Le Bain and Mood Ring. When the sun sets, the vibrant streets of Brooklyn come alive with the sounds of Soul Connection, a party series co-founded by Honey Bun and fellow DJ, Lovie. Together, they craft an immersive atmosphere filled with soulful house, R&B, funk, and disco music, bouncing between renowned Brooklyn clubs, Good Room and Nowadays. The party is often featured as an RA pick for the week. Honey Bun is also a regular at Mansions, a fusion of a natural wine bar and nightclub. Here, she orchestrates bi-monthly all-night sets where she effortlessly buzzes through genre, crafting 6-hour mixes that are uniquely her own. Internationally recognized, Honey Bun has graced the airwaves of prominent stations such as Foundation FM, Rinse FM, and Hotel Radio Paris. Her selections have also earned her spots on esteemed platforms like Resident Advisor and Boiler Room, where she headlined the 2023 NYC festival on the Brooklyn Mirage stage. Beyond her DJ work, she was previously the video host for Noisey's Questionnaire of Life, showcasing her versatility in the music domain.