Born in Port-au-Prince, Francis Mercier is a DJ, producer, and founder of Deep Root Records, known for blending Afro and melodic house with soulful influences. Performing under his own name and as Emvafaya, he has graced top venues like Nebula, Marquee, Pacha, and Webster Hall, as well as major stages across Europe. His catalog, released on labels such as Spinnin’, Armada, Insomniac, and Abracadabra, has generated millions of streams, with tracks charting on Beatport and featured on top Spotify playlists. Supported by icons like Black Coffee, Diplo, Carl Cox, and Pete Tong, and licensed by brands including Netflix, Porsche, and Disney, Francis Mercier continues to shape the global house music scene.