Roxy Summers is Roxy Cottontail, New York’s infamous club promoter, DJ and up-and-coming rapstress. Her Mondaze party at Sway have become a NYC institution, she aided and abetted Diplo, Low Budget and their Hollertronix parties, repped Spank Rock from back in the day, writes a column for Missbehave magazine and last year was featured on the cover of URB. Currently touring Europe on the Temple of Boom tour, Dazed catches up with the princess of hustling and talks the game and pro nails.

Dazed Digital: Let’s talk about DJ Melo X – we ate pizza the other week. What’s your radio show with him and him as a DJ?
Roxy Cottontail: Melo X is one of the most creative up-and-coming-producers in New York City right now. As for DJing, I don't think I have ever heard him spin a bad set. He is a true talent, an amazing friend and has an incredible ear. He is a resident at my weekly Monday night party at Sway. Booty & The Beat is our collective together as DJs, friends and creatives in music. We recently produced a Mixtape for Hellz Bellz on Valentines Day called "Some Bunny Loves You".
 
DD: What’s the secret of Mondaze at Sway’s success?
Roxy Cottontail: My Mondaze at Sway party has been going on now for five years. I inherited the party from Retail Mafia when Mike Saes and A-ron the Don were running the show. I think part of the success is that it has such a laid back family vibe. Just last night I heard someone outside of the club say that the reason he just can’t stop coming to Sway on Mondays is because no-one is too cool or uptight to dance and that the music is always on point. The sound is banging too.

DD: What drives you to keep up with the promotion game?
Roxy Cottontail: I guess it is to just keep creating killer, memorable events. Maybe it's my consummate hostess gene? I just want people to have a good time and celebrate. I love sharing great music with as many people as possible.

DD: What’s the most important thing you’ve learnt?
Roxy Cottontail: Working for yourself is much harder than it looks. It’s a 24-7 hour operation and it's way better than being chained to a desk for someone else.

DD: What’s your new favourite party?
Roxy Cottontail: My new favorite party is Hey Girl Hey, Ashy Larry's Mash Up Monday @ Lunge Lounge and the monthly Scion Parties @ Plan B are insane as well.

DD: What are your must-visit NYC spots?
Roxy Cottontail: I know it’s in every guidebook but the MOMA is always on point. The Museum of Sex was one of the hottest dates I've ever had. As far as live music goes, Le Poisson Rouge is wonderful, their sound system is one of the best in the city. I love Gold Bar when I need to feel super NYC sexy at night. I went there way to much last year.

For shopping, Patricia Field on Bowery is a New York fashion institution. From club kids to Sex and the City, Pat Field can dress an ice cube tray and make it look sexy and cool. NYC fashion is just not right with out some killer nails. Hello Beautiful in Williamsburg and Valley in the LES can hook it UP with some crazy Japanese nail art.

DD: How’s the new music coming along?
Roxy Cottontail: I’m really, really excited about all the new music that I’m making. I just did a track called “Let’s Make Nasty” with club legend Larry Tee for his new album “Club Badd”. The album features icons and personalities like Princess Superstar, Amanda Lepore, Perez Hilton and Mel Merio. I am really proud to be a part of it. I’m also working on an album with Teenwolf from Ninjasonik and I’ve been performing a few tracks in clubs around New York.

DD: Top 5 Booty tracks and Top 5 Beat tracks?
Roxy Cottontail: Booty:
“Good Life (Magic Juan’s Mix)”, Inner City
“So Fly”, Slim
“Pony”, Ginuwine
“All Through the Night”, Escort
“My My My”, Armand Van Helden

Beat:
“Mars”, Fake Blood
“Not Exactly”, Deadmaus
“My Moon My Man (Boyz Noize remix)”, Feist
“Shoes (Green Velvet Remix)”, Tiga
“El Tigeraso (Sticky K remix)”, Maluca

"House of Cardio" mix by Roxy Cottontail (“It's awesome for working out!”) to stream below or download here.