DJ Ari rewrites the soundtrack of queer nightlife in Houston

DJ Ari rewrites the soundtrack of queer nightlife in Houston

DJ Ari didn’t plan to become a DJ. She didn’t plan on moving to Houston, either. But ten years after taking a leap of faith, she’s become one of the most recognizable names in the city’s nightlife. Born and raised in Dallas, Ari moved to Houston eight years ago after attending Prairie View A&M. There, she studied communications and initially pursued theater.  Music wasn’t even on the radar until it became a lifeline. As a broke student, Ari was …