Donuts Are Forever™ (established in 2007) is Rare Form's annual fundraiser and tribute inspired by the life and music of late producer James "J Dilla" Yancey. The name Donuts Are Forever™ (DAF) pays homage to J Dilla's last album, Donuts, released posthumously in February 2006, when J Dilla succumbed to complications from Lupus. Donuts Are Forever™ began as a celebration of life and the acknowledgement of a prolific music career from fans and music lovers.

Jada Lorraine, commonly known by her moniker JADALAREIGN, is a Brooklyn-based international DJ, and multidisciplinary artist. JADA is known for her vast knowledge of the musical spectrum, and her eclectic selections of high energy dance music. She marries a variety of rhythms and genres to send powerful vibrations through any dance-floor. In addition to collaborating with notable brands like Boiler Room, Vice, Tidal, RCA Records, Foot Locker, Melody Ehsani, NTS Radio, Rinse FM, Maybelline, Nike, Everyday People, Sneakers N Stuff, Adidas, Soul in the Horn, Papi Juice, Fania Records, Boom Bushwick, 3rd Shift, and A Club Called Rhonda, JADA, along with Niara Sterling, curates a monthly party called PERK, a haven for individuality, movement and expression with a sexy dance-focused soundtrack and live instrumentation. JADA is the senior curator for Halfmoon BK, a black-owned grassroots online radio platform, and the former social media manager for DW Artists, the artist agency branch of Discwoman. She has been featured in Vibe Magazine and was recognized by Revolt for her contributions to DJ culture. Most recently, JADA founded and produces a workshop and discussion series titled SKILLSHARE, centering womyn, non-binary and LBGTQ people of color, with topics including DJing, audio production, event production, community building and professional development.

If you're in the know in New York City, chances are you've heard of Hasan.   Maybe you've seen the Washington Heights native spinning the fire that fuels legendary parties like Brunch Bounce, Pizza Zoo, The 9AM Banger and The R&B Party. Or maybe you've heard his name shouted out on one of your favorite podcasts, like on Jubilee's The Pre Game or, most infamously, The Bodega Boys ("HASAN, TIRAME LA PISTA"), which he co-produces and edits.   There's also his remixes, which have been played on Hot97 and Soulection Radio and have morphed anthems by the likes of SZA, Miguel, Skyzoo and Mickey Factz into smooth, slow-burning grooves.   Regardless of where you've heard him, the prolific DJ, producer and engineer aims to invoke emotion in whatever he takes on, whether it's pure adrenaline on the dance floor (no table top is safe during his sets) or some peace from his warm production.   You can catch Hasan DJing at his uptown residency every Friday at Locksmith, as well as other well-known venues around the city this fall, like Ludlow House, Brooklyn Mirage, Webster Hall and Kinfolk, among others.