“can we speak in flowers.
it will be easier for me to understand.”
Supes Base—a name inspired by the mid-2010s cultural shorthand of phrases like “supes amaze”—is a tongue-in-cheek twist on “super basic.” Beneath the playful moniker is Justina Nguyễn, an audiophile with deep classical roots. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she began studying classical piano at age five, competing throughout her youth in performance and repertoire as well as theory and composition. Along the way, she picked up oboe and joined percussion and drumline, expanding both her technical range and rhythmic instinct. What started as a structured extracurricular imposed by her parents became a lifelong passion rooted in rhythm, resonance, and expression.
In 2017, encouraged by friends, family, and even strangers (and guided by a generous mentor (looking at you, Heaven Malone), Supes Base rechanneled her musical foundation into DJing. She found a new instrument in curation itself: shaping energy within a room, orchestrating connection across a dance floor, and fostering an unspoken dialogue between performer and audience. It didn’t take long to realize her selections resonated across backgrounds and across tastes—bridging differences through shared feeling. Music has always been her truest internal language. The subtle nod, the cracked smile, the involuntary foot tap—those micro-moments of recognition are what she lives for. As a self-described vibestigator—one who instigates and investigates vibes—Supes Base crafts aural experiences that fluidly traverse genres, decades, and continents. Her mixes reflect both range and intention, curated for distinct occasions, moods, and mindsets while maintaining a cohesive emotional through-line.
Supes Base has performed internationally, opened for artists including José González, Ron Carroll, HAIM, Nas, and L’Impératrice, and partnered with global brands such as Lululemon, Virgin Hotels, and Soho House. She has appeared on the stages of Cannes Lions Festival, Chicago Pride Fest, and Lollapalooza.
She is driven by a deep curiosity about human behavior—empathy, motivation, and the cultural forces that shape how we gather and connect. That perspective informs her work across disciplines and fuels her commitment to community. Beyond DJing, Supes Base partners with nonprofits, creative collectives, and social impact organizations that uplift and empower marginalized communities. Music is the medium; transformation is the mission.
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a collective building spaces that celebrate and connect the Asian-American community through creativity and culture—including the annual NYC Mid-Autumn FestivalMember of Kung Flow,
a multidisciplinary DJ hybrid supertrio (DJ + sax + percussion) blending their distinct musical voices into one electrifying force rooted in the Asian-American creative spirit. They deliver a boundary-crossing global dance party where worlds collide and the rhythm becomes homeResident DJ, Designer, and Core Team Member of Peach Presents,
a collective dedicated to uniting and celebrating LGBTQ+ womxn and femme community through immersive music, art, and nightlife experiences, including annual stage production at Chicago Pride Festand Market Days