By Andrew Chin
Oct 13: AJ Tracey
Arguably the hottest grime MC in the UK, Tracey has already released four singles this year to rapturous reviews building on the acclaim of last year’s EPs The Front and Alex Moran. With hype only building, he’s taking over The Shelter with support from Swimful, Naaah and Howell.
Oct 13, 10pm-late, RMB80. The Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu, by Fuxing Xi Lu
Oct 14: Vicetone
The Dutch DJ and production duo of Ruben Den Boer and Victor Pool have topped the Beatport charts with anthems like ‘Let Me Feel,’ and have remixed megastars like Adele and Calvin Harris. Fixtures on DJ Magazine’s Top 100 DJ list, they are still celebrating the release of this year’s Aurora EP.
Oct 14, 10pm-late, RMB150. M2, 4/F, Hong Kong Plaza, 283 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Huangpi Nan Lu
Oct 14: Fat Joe
The head of the Terror Squad has survived withering insults from 50 Cent and the death of his much-loved protege Big Punisher to firmly establish himself as a true hip hop OG. 21 years after his debut, he remains relevant with the success of this year’s Remy Ma and French Montana collaboration, ‘All the Way Up’ joining his collection of hits, which also includes, ‘Lean Back,’ ‘Make It Rain’ and ‘What’s Luv.’
Oct 14, 10.30pm-late, RMB180. Linx, Golden Bell Plaza, 2/F, 98 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Liulin Lu
Oct 14-22: Bar Rouge Anniversary
The Bund institution celebrates its 12th birthday in typical extravagant fashion with six parties going down from October 14-15 and 19-22. This year has a Fun Fair theme and they’re promising acrobatics, a paradise of sweets for the girls and a wild triumphant time.
Oct 14-15 and 19-22, 10pm-late, RMB100 per person. Bar Rouge, 7F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Nanjing Dong Lu
Oct 15: Alland Byallo
Co:Motion welcomes the Los Angeles born techno DJ who is responsible for the monthly KONTROL party, one of the Sunshine State’s most acclaime nights. Now a force in San Francisco, Byallo has headlined the world’s most popular underground clubs while fine-tuning his productions on acclaimed records like last year’s Bones, Flesh.
Oct 15, 10pm-late, RMBTBA. Elevator, 4/F, 218 Xinle Lu, by Donghu Lu
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