Beijing Beats: RP Boo, Haruka, Ryogo Yamamori, Ernest Kalinin, Deadbeat, Kill the Noise
Beijing Beats brings you the best in Beijing nightlife each weekend so that you can soothe the woes of a long and 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.
Friday, Jun 21
Haruka
Resident DJ and co-organizer at DJ Nobu’s infamous Futu club in Tokyo, Haruka is considered a leader in Japan's "next generation" of techno artists. Like Nobu, you can expect a set that dives into everything from techno, deep house, and acid with an experimental twist and an emphasis on mixing mastery. Price TBA. 10pm doors. Zhao Dai
Ernest Kalinin
Beijing promoters Peace and Love invite their first international guest, the Russian-born DJ Ernest Kalinin, to guide them through Friday night and deep into Saturday morning. A "truly versatile DJ and producer," Kalinin's sound is described as a unique crossover between house, minimal, tech-house, acid, disco, and techno, and he'll be channeling his arsenal at both Lantern DJ booths as the night wears on. RMB 80, RMB 50 (advance). 10pm doors. Lantern
Deadbeat
Montreal DJ Deadbeat heads to Dada with his woozy, dub-inflected brand of techno. Sample rich, and unafraid to get a little weird, it makes for a feel-good combination that'll put you in good stead for the rest of the weekend. RMB 80, RMB 60 (before 11pm). 10pm doors. Dada
Kill the Noise
You'll know what to expect from Kill the Noise just by seeing some of the acts that he has worked with, namely Tommy Trash, Deadmau5, and Skrillex. Drop-heavy and schizophrenic, the New York DJ's assault to the senses mixes and the accompanying lights, no doubt turned to "epileptic," will have you jumping wildly till you don't know up from down. RMB 120. 10pm doors. Mix
Saturday, Jun 22
RP Boo
The godfather of Chicago footwork RP Boo (pictured at top) returns to Beijing for what will likely be one of his signature mammoth sets, often running several hours in length, working the crowd into a sweaty frenzy of flailing limbs. The man is rightfully a legend in the scene and his enthusiasm knows no bounds, inviting you to dance into the early hours with a grin on your face all the while. RMB 80, RMB 60 (before 11pm). 10pm doors. Dada
Psyk & Ryogo Yamamori
Non Series label owner and Madrid/Berlin-based techno DJ Psyk heads to Lantern on Saturday with veteran Tokyo DJ Ryogo Yamamori, "one of the best techno artists in the Japan." They'll be joined by local heavyweights Watermelon, Huang Weiwei, and Zhang Lin. RMB 100, RMB 70 (advance). 10pm doors. Lantern
Cad 73
Migas Mercado's resident DJ Cad 73 returns this Saturday with his grab-bag of vinyl for another night of funk, soul, and hip-hop that'll get you up and dancing to one of Beijing's best backdrops. Free. 10pm. Migas Mercado
Love on Top R&B Rooftop/Poolside Party
Get things started early on Saturday with Sugar House's hip-hop pool party at the Emperor Hotel Qianmen. There'll be slow jams, chill grooves, and even chiller drinks as the DJs hop through the greatest R&B albums from the '90s and '00s and get you warmed up for Saturday night proper. RMB 120, RMB 100 (advance). 3-10pm. The Emperor Beijing Qianmen
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Images: self-titledmag.com, courtesy of the promoters
