Music & DJs

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What? A cool song about Mongkok?

Postmoderndisco, the alter-ego of Mandy Woo, created a downtempo track titled “Chasing Memories,” that begins with ambient noise taken from the busy streets of Mongkok. Even the clicking sound of H.K.’s sidewalk crossing aids for the hearing impaired, plays a role.

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L-Vis 1990 at XXX – Saturday!

Producer, DJ, and label boss L-Vis 1990 makes his debut in Hong Kong at XXX on Saturday night. Co-founder of the influential Night Slugs label, L-Vis is known for running an innovative, non-conformist imprint, home to boundary-pushing artists whose music ignites dance floors worldwide.

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Win tix to Ne-Yo + Afrojack and Dada Life EDM weekend at Club Cubic!

Cubic, Macau’s super club is getting ready for two major weekends and Hong Kong Hustle wants to hook you up! On Saturday, September 27th, Cubic hosts R&B kingpin Ne-Yo followed by an EDM weekend featuring Dada Life on Friday the 3rd, and Afrojack on Saturday, October 4th.

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Nguzunguzu – live at XXX!

Nguzunguzu, the Los Angeles based duo comprised of Asma Maroof and Daniel Pineda, specialize in creating masterful reconstructions that take acappellas, samples, and instrumentals, and weave them together in results that often surpass the original songs.

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Mighty Mos Def at Volar – Thursday!

The multi-talented Mos Def will take the stage at Volar on Thursday, August 21st. One of the most charismatic M.C.s to emerge from Brooklyn, New York, he’s got the full package of strong lyrics, verbal dexterity, smooth flow, and high quality beats.

DJ Misty Rabbit bounces back to FLY!

Internationally renowned music selector Mimi Xu aka DJ Misty Rabbit is set to play at FLY on Saturday night. A typical week for Mimi consists of hopping between Paris and London, DJing for top brands and curating music for avant-garde fashion shows.

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Re-wind! Rooftop Reggae Returns!

Hong Kong’s best Dancehall party is returning to its roots on Saturday, August 9th. The longstanding event, ‘Reggae Pon di Roof’, which has been happening since 2009, is again taking over the rooftop above Central’s Star Ferry pier.

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Boiler Room music man Thris Tian!

Thris Tian is an innovator and major influencer in the world of underground music. Best known for his work as lead programmer for The Boiler Room, he has had a lengthy career discovering and introducing quality music from around the world.

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Red Corvette 80’s party at XXX – Friday!

The action has been picking up at XXX lately with a string of new nights centered around interesting genres of music. This weekend continues the trend with the debut of Red Corvette, a night dedicated to celebrating all things 80’s.

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Matteblacc at FLY – Saturday!

We’ve been hearing about Matteblacc since they first formed in Singapore a few years ago. This Saturday, DJs JNR and Drem will be taking over the turntables at FLY for a night of soulful music covering everything from rare grooves and classic Hip Hop, to NuDisco.

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Simian Mobile Disco at FLY!

Simian Mobile Disco’s James Ford and Jas Shaw shape bleeps and noise into soulful songs that suggest a variety of influences from Georgio Moroder and New Order, to old school Techno and forgotten rollerdisco Funk.

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Young Guru at FLY – Friday!

Beyond collaborating with Jay Z and other top performers, Young Guru is an innovative thinker, sought after for his music skills as well as for his thoughts on technology and the future

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XXX 3rd anniversary feat. Falcons

After three years, XXX Gallery, now located in Sai Wan, is still going strong, continuing to bring interesting DJs and live music to Hong Kong. A pioneer in moving the nightlife scene beyond Central, the club has provided a home for up-and-coming talent from around the world.

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DJ Bok Bok blocked by NBA player?

What looked like a former N.B.A. player stumbled into DJ Bok Bok’s set on Thursday night, and for a time, blocked the DJ booth with his presence. If you’re over seven feet tall and three feet wide, leaning up directly on the front of the DJ booth is a party foul!

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Teebs returns to XXX!

Recording artist Teebs, a member of the Brainfeeder family that includes Flying Lotus and Samiyam, is returning to Hong Kong for a live performance on Saturday, April 26th. Teebs will be in H.K. following an exhibition of his artwork in Japan.

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Ms Dynamite at FLY – Friday!

Ms Dynamite, the talented British singer with hits that stretch from underground dancefloors to the mainstream charts, is performing at FLY on Friday. A versatile singer, her classic songs range from slow and sultry to fast and explosive.

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F.O.B. first anniversary party! Saturday!

Local promoters F.O.B. have turned things up a notch in the city’s nightlife over the past year and they are celebrating their anniversary with a huge lineup this Saturday at W Hotel. The party starts at 6pm and finishes at 6am, for twelve hours of non-stop music.

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J Rocc is back! Saturday!

J Rocc, founder of The World Famous Beat Junkies, will be playing at Kee Club on Saturday, April 12th. The legendary California DJ recently released a mashup series titled ‘Dil Jackson’ that features the vocals of Michael Jackson over the instrumentals of cult producer J Dilla.

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Raekwon and Ghostface live at Cubic – exclusive video!

Hip Hop fans descended on Macau’s club Cubic for a night with Raekwon and Ghostface Killah on March 14th. Playing a lengthy set, the two New York M.C.s performed many of their underground classics as well as a few songs by Wu members Method Man and O.D.B..

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Introducing HKfanzone!

For a music event that was thrown together supposedly in just a month, HKfanzone is an impressive new addition to the city. The six night harbor-front concert series features both local and international talent with Hong Kong Island’s most iconic skyscrapers serving as the backdrop.

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Cubic 3rd anniversary feat. Ludacris! Win tickets!

Cubic is celebrating their 3rd anniversary with a performance by hit-maker rapper / actor Ludacris. The Grammy award winner joins other major names such as Akon and Taio Cruz who have taken the stage at Cubic’s previous birthday celebrations.

Wu-Tang’s Raekwon and Ghostface Killah coming to Cubic!

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah, prominent members of Hip Hop supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, will be performing at club Cubic, Macau, on Friday, March 14th. For fans of authentic New York Hip Hop, this is perhaps the biggest show of the year!

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Onra live at XXX!

Onra, the talented French beatmaker lands in Hong Kong for a session at XXX on Saturday. Onra gained notoriety from producing two albums of his own heavy beat creations that contained samples from old Chinese film soundtracks.

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Neo-Soul singer Omar + Mark de Clive Lowe this week!

Omar, a major Soul and R&B singer whose fans include Erykah Badu and Stevie Wonder, will be performing on Wednesday. On Saturday the improvisational keyboardist extraordinaire, Mark de Clive Lowe will be playing a live set at new music club O.M.A.!

Hong Kong Reggae night at Pier 7!

The Hong Kong Reggae scene lost an important figure when True Skool party organizer Miyuki decided to move to Spain last year. Luckily for us, she’s back for a few months and this Saturday she’s throwing her infamous Reggae party again at Star Ferry Pier 7.

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Destructive Steps – Hong Kong B-Boy Battle!

Destructive Steps Hong Kong, a major breakdancing battle is set to take place on Saturday, February 15th. The competition is a qualifying event leading up to the championship in Sydney, Australia.

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Night of the Living Discoheads!

Night of the Living Discoheads, the throwback event that’s inspired by Kowloon’s disco scene of the 80’s is back again for the second time this Friday, January 24th.