Phil Lembke, aka Sticky Dojah, originally from Germany, is a DJ based in New York City. With over two decades of record-digging and Hip Hop as his foundation, his sets seamlessly blend a wide range of styles—from Soul, House, and Disco to Grooves and sounds from around the globe.
His online mix videos have garnered millions of views on social media, inspiring vinyl enthusiasts from beginners to seasoned industry veterans. Known for his expertise with 7-inch vinyl, Sticky Dojah is one of the curators of “Touch of Classics,” a weekly all-vinyl event at the Darling Rooftop, and co-hosts the radio show Records Before Rent on Brooklyn’s iconic Lot Radio. Whether spinning all-vinyl sets or electronic club music, he delivers timeless classics while unearthing rare and unknown gems to energize any party with his funky, eclectic selections.
Before moving to the U.S., Sticky Dojah played extensively across Europe and toured in Russia and Africa. He has shared stages with and performed for renowned artists such as Nils Frahm, Sergio Mendes, Q-Tip, Redman & Method Man, Nightmares on Wax, A Guy Called Gerald, Schoolly D, and more.
A Red Bull Music Academy alumnus, Sticky Dojah has collaborated with global brands and institutions, including Google, Adidas, Universal, MoMA, the Goethe-Institut, Coca-Cola, Soho House, Institut Français, Edit 1, Nivea, and Diesel, among others.
Photographer: David Wilms