Over the past few years New York City-based Producer and DJ Charles Lima has become the most popular Brazilian DJ in the United States.
Originally from Brazil but educated in the United States, Charles is an icon of electronic music not only because of his remix talent, but also because of his incomparable charisma and stage presence. An established fixture on the international party scene, Charles finds meaning and joy forming an intimate connection with the crowd, and this dynamic is what packs the dance floor.
A regular at America's most recognizable nightclubs, Charles is a resident at Greenhouse in New York City. Greenhouse, "one of the most luxurious night clubs in the world," is frequented by celebrities such as U2, Madonna, Rihanna, Al Gore, Bruce Willis, HSH Prince Albert ll of Monaco, Jodie Foster, Felicity Huffman, Mary-Kate Olsen, Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Benicio Del Toro, Steven Soderberg, and other celebrities of similar caliber. Charles is also a resident at Skyroom and the legendary club Pacha NYC, where he made history drawing a record crowd in 2010.
Charles has performed with influential DJs like Chris Liebing, Above & Beyond, Markus Shulz, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren, Erick Morillo, Chus & Ceballos, Victor Calderone, D- Formation, Luciano Pardini, Iaell Meyer and many others. As a producer and remixer, he is known for a perfect, unique mix between Brazilian Groove and NYC Tech House called "Face of Brazil", along with partner DJ/Producer Iaell Meyer. Additionally, Charles is a co-owner of Dub Control Records, and his work has been released with label ABP from London (UK), Kult and Fly Records from NYC. The Face of Brazil has lauded Techno Superstar Chris Liebing, and continues to garner attention on charts worldwide.
Over the past, Charles has performed in various states in the USA, such as: NY, NJ, MA, RI, CT, PA, DC, FL, GA, being just some of the major locations.
Indoor Events
Greenhouse, Pacha, Kiss & Fly, Cielo, Webster Hall, Sullivan Room, Santos, M2, Tenjune, Guest House, Arena, Highline Ballroom, Le Souk, Veranda, Trump World Tower, Highbar (NYC), Exit (Brooklyn, NY), Made in Brazil (Queens, NY), Central (Queens, NY), Tahona (Queens, NY), Glo (Long Island, NY), Vulcan (Portchester, NY), Aura (White Plains, NY)
Rise, Underbar (Boston, MA), Voodoo, Fifth Amendment, Rehab, Boiler Room (Worcester, MA), Dragon Room, Oasis, Tabu (Saugus, MA), Privus, The Kells (Allston, MA), Lido (Revere, MA), Choices (Somerville, MA), Pufferbellies (Hyannys, MA) XL Lounge, Boi na Brasa, Lefts, Palacio Europa, Robert Treat Hotel, DM Lounge (Newark, NJ), Branches (Long Branch, NJ), Mirassol (Sea Brigth, NJ)
Denim, Skyy, Flames House, Lyrics, Expresso (Philadelphia, PA) Dolphins, La Strada (Bridgeport, CT), Elevate (New Haven, CT), Tuxedo (Danbury, CT)
Love, Muse (Washington, DC) Opera, Sal Grosso (Atlanta, GA) Therapy (Providence, RI) Nocturnal (Miami, FL)
Outdoor Events
Brazilian Day (NY,NJ,MA,PA,GA), WMC (Miami,FL), Portuguese Festival (Newark, NJ), Orb Festival (Afton, NY), Seaport Festival Pier 17, Lavagem da rua 46, Boat Ride Pier 40 (NYC) Pacha Stage, Summer Gig, Moto Show (Newark, NJ), Automotive Festival (MA, CT, GA), Leominster Lake (Leominster, MA)