Beijing Beats: Just Blaze, DJ Hodge, Roberto Traista, Wild Wasted Wet III, La Social Migas Rooftop Takeover
Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long a stressful week with some out-of-body gyrating and some experiences you'd rather forget come Monday. Check the weekend's full list of nightlife events here.
Thursday, June 1
Just Blaze at Mix (pictured above)
Legendary hip-hop producer Just Blaze – notable for his work on Jay-Z’s Blueprint, Blueprint II, and The Black Album, and Eminem’s Recovery as well as with big names like Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West – comes to shake Beijing this Thursday with sick rhymes and dope beats. 9pm-late. RMB 100, RMB 80 (advance). Mix Club
Friday, June 2
Bump Presents DJ Hodge
UK-based DJ Hodge takes techno to a new level, using a myriad of tricks like violent drum patterns and exaggerated bass, straying from ‘traditional’ techno to create his own unique genre dubbed ‘UK Techno.’ Performing alongside Hodge this Friday are Elvis T., Shenyue, and Donn, with live visuals by Noizome. 9pm-late. Price TBA. Modernsky Lab
Lantern Presents Roberto Traista
Romanian DJ Roberto Traista is considered a pioneer of electronic music in his home country, conjuring futuristic wastelands through a dark cohesive narrative. He now comes to Beijing to give us a slice of his dystopian techno mind. 10pm-late. RMB 50. Lantern
Bye-Bye Disco Presents Solkyss Records Night with DJ Ensam, MSVB, and Zellmani
Eclectic collective Solkyss has dominated the Stockholm underground scene over the past decade and has since become a driving force in the Stockholm rave scene, throwing legendary open air parties in the nature surrounding the Swedish capital. They are never bound to a typical groove and always deliver distinctive beats behind the deck. This Friday marks the label's debut in China, so be there and witness the unique Solkyss sound with DJs Ensam, MSVB, and Zellmani. 10pm-late. Price TBA. Dada
Housing
If you’re thirsty for house music, head to Migas this Friday to quench your thirst, where local DJs will be spinning deep and heavy grooves all night long. Sip on some cocktails and welcome the weekend. 10pm-4.30pm. Free. Migas
Saturday, June 3
The Holy Communion: La Social Takes Over Migas Rooftop
Celebrate the first anniversary of La Social this Saturday with a Migas rooftop takeover, giving party-goers the view of Sanlitun and while they enjoy some grilled arepas and mojitos by the bucketfull (made with a whole bottle of rum). Eat good food and drink up as you dance into the night with help from La Social's resident DJs. 1-10pm. Price TBA. Migas
Wild Wasted Wet III
Wild Wasted Wet III is the fourth annual pool party hosted by Dreamteam, starting back in 2014 and proving a success with each ensuing year. Enjoy free-flowing drinks and barbecue while you soak up the sun by the pool. Behind the decks will be four local DJs as well as an exclusive performance by Jay Jones, who was recently signed to Young Money records by Lil Wayne. Transportation leaves and drops off at Sanlitun, UIBE, and Wudaokou. Noon-midnight. RMB 300, RMB 200 (advance). Hot Springs Leisurely Villas
For full nightlife listings for the weekend, check our events section here.
Images: djstormblog, courtesy of organizers
