That's Shanghai takes a look at the best parties this long weekend:
Apr 27: Jay Prince
Local party crew Yeti collaborates with Vice's Noisey to bring UK rapper Jay Prince to Shanghai for a show at Le Baron. He's performed his chilled-out, '90s-influenced hip-hop at Coachella and toured with Chance the Rapper. Tom Yeti and Fvder support.
Apr 27, 10pm-late, free with RSVP (carol@yetiout.com). Le Baron.
Apr 27: Sam Barker and Andreas Baumecker
Sam Barker and Andreas Baumecker, techno producers and regular performers at Berghain, released their latest collaborative album, Turns, last November, a mix of techno, house, trance, broken beat, IDM and dub. Say Yes and dART bring them both to Elevator, with Shanghai DJs MIIIA and Misloop performing in support.
Apr 27, 10pm-late, RMB50 presale, RMB80 door. Elevator, see event listing.
Apr 28: Ripperton
Raphael Gros has enjoyed a varied career, working with Steve Bug and remixing
Radiohead. With his Ripperton guise, he’s been touring the world spinning sets that
explore the soulful side of house, minimal and techno.
Apr 28, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.
Apr 28: '90s to Naughties
Smash hosts this throwback night honoring all the best bangers of the '90s and early aughts. Expect classic songs from TLC, J-Lo, Destiny's Child and Aaliyah, plus multiple playings of Baby Bash's "Suga Suga."
Apr 28, 10pm-late, no cover. Smash, see event listing.
Apr 28: Flower Power
Bar Rouge and MVP throw the latest installment of their Flower Power party, complete with psychedelic decor and '70s music. Don some hippie-ish garb and head there to dance and enjoy the terrace, which is now open for spring. RSVP at events@mvpshanghai.com.
Apr 28, 10pm-late, free before midnight with RSVP, then RMB100. Bar Rouge, see event listing.
Apr 29: Swimful 'Pearls' EP Release
The
Shanghai-based producer has laced beats for the Based God, Lil B, and
streetwear company Mishka. He links with local label SVBKVLT for
'Pearls,' his latest EP and follow-up to last year’s PM2.5. Zurich-based DJ Asian Eyez and SVBKVLT boss Howell will play at the release party, with other guests TBA.
Apr 29, 10pm-late, RMB50 including digital copy of EP. DADA, see event listing.
Apr 29: Joyryde
SHFT
brings another OWSLA artist over for their China debut in the form of
up-and-coming trap producer Joyryde. Head to Yue Xing for a "monsta trap
rave" with support from SHFT crew's Tsunamo, Dexter King, Luce and
Warz.
Apr 29, 10pm-late, RMB160 presale, RMB240 door. Yue Xing Furniture, see event listing.
Apr 29: Celia 1 Year Anniversary
Shanghai's newest afterhours club has already been partying through
daylight for an entire year. Head there for a packed line-up of Celia
regulars, including Jasmine Li, MIIIA and Misloop. There's also free
flow wine from 10pm-midnight.
Apr 29, 10pm-late, free before midnight, then RMB100. Celia.
Apr 29: NMLSS B2B Damacha
Smash debuts a new night in which they pair two Shanghai DJs with different aesthetics to play together back-to-back. First up is techno DJ NMLSS of VOID playing with left-field hip-hop and grime producer Damacha.
Apr 29, 10pm-late, no cover. Smash, see event listing.
Apr 30: Intergalactic Gary
Co:Motion x Discosmic Adventure team up to bring the Dutch master of the decks
to Elevator. For more than three decades, Intergalactic Gary has been rocking the
dancefloor with his flawless mixing style and ability to build bridges between seemingly different genres.
Apr 30, 10pm-late, RMB80. Elevator, see event listing.
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