“Fashion has always been about self-expression, storytelling, and building community," Coco says. "Music felt like the natural next step to amplify that."
Now the future's so bright, shades are no longer optional. Today the sisters are selling out shows and playing major festivals across the country, including Coachella and Breakaway Music Festival, going off in Arizona at Mesa's Sloan Park — the Mesa Fairgrounds — on April 18 and 19.
Breakaway brings together established and up-and-coming names in house music. Friday night is headlined by the Chainsmokers and Two Friends and features performances by Wax Motif, SIDEQUEST, and more. Saturday ends with Gryffin and Sofi Tukker, but the night’s lineup will also showcase rising EDM groups such as Levity and, of course, Coco & Breezy.
“We love blending deep, rhythmic house with moments that catch you off guard and keep you moving,” Breezy says. “Fans can expect a set that’s high energy, soulful, and rooted in connection.”
Coco & Breezy have an extensive history performing in Phoenix, having appeared most recently on the lineup for 2024’s M3F Festival and for a headlining show at Walter WhereHouse.
“Arizona’s got this raw, open energy. The crowds come ready to dance and really feel the music. There’s something about the desert too… it adds this grounding yet electric vibe.” Coco says. “We always feel so much love when we play out there, and it’s cool to see how the community is growing.”
The day before Breakaway, Coco & Breezy performed at Coachella, one of the world’s best-known festivals. Having last performed at the SoCal festival in 2022, the sisters relished the opportunity to perform on festival stages that expose them to audiences from around the world.
“Coachella is always such an iconic moment, and to be part of it feels surreal,” Breezy says. “We’re looking forward to creating a space where everyone feels alive and in the moment."
Known for their danceable sounds tinged with R&B and hip-hop influences, and for their messages of self-love and spirituality, Coco & Breezy draw inspiration from the world around them: their family and community, the places they travel, their Afro-Latina heritage, and their time DJing in the New York club scene.
“Honestly, the human experience inspires us — the highs, the struggles, the healing process,” Breezy says. “We’re always tapping into how we can use art to uplift, whether through music or design. And of course, we’re always inspired by each other.
High visibility in a white-dominated genre
The twins also continue to find success in the fashion industry. Having released their In Bloom glasses collection just last spring, their iconic eyewear is just one key aspect of their fashion aesthetic.
“For us, it’s about blending comfort, boldness, and movement,” Breezy says. “We love wearing all black while mixing textures, playing with silhouettes, (and) layering unexpected pieces. It’s always a reflection of our mood and spirit.”
For the Dotsons, working in the white-dominated EDM scene inspires a sense of responsibility. House music’s roots trace to Black disco cultures in the 1970s and the Black gay club and ballroom scenes of the 1980s. The Dotsons know they are a visible outlier among the genre's few prominent female, Afro-Latina, and queer artists.
Black and queer artists such as Kaytranada, Honey Dijon and Shermanology are thriving in the house music scene. Yet behind the scenes, a lack of diversity stifles BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and female artists.
“EDM as a genre wouldn’t exist without Black and brown roots, and it’s important to remind people of that,” Coco says. “We’re proud to take up space, to show others that they belong too, but we’re also constantly pushing to open more doors and celebrate the diversity that’s always been there, even if it hasn’t always been centered.
Success in the music and industries requires a creator to have someone in their corner. The sisters credit their success to the ease of working with one another.
“It’s a blessing,” Coco says. “There’s an unspoken language. We have a deep trust and understanding that’s built over a lifetime.”
Their closeness is evident on stage and online. The women can always be seen hugging, dancing together, or sharing smiles, jokes, and positive energy.
“Working with my twin means there’s no ego, just a shared vision and passion,” Breezy says. “There’s this constant flow of creativity and love between us that fuels everything we do.”
“Over the past few years, we’ve definitely leaned deeper into our own identity,” Coco said. “Embracing who we are unapologetically and being intentional about making music that makes people feel free.”
