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Black Rave Culture (James Bangura + Amal + Nativesun) + CLIPS Co-Op ft NothingSerious
public records233 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217 · Map
This night happened — Sun 16 Jun 2024
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Who was billed6 artists
In the order the promoter listed them.
Set times were not published.
the pairs that have met
13 of the 15 pairings on this bill were first meetings.
- Amal and Nativesun — 2 shared bills before that night, first on Sat 27 Jan 2024.
- CLIPS Co-Op and Nothing Serious — 1 shared bill before that night, first on Sat 3 Feb 2024.
Who they are
“Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave.”
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Born from the essence, Black Rave Culture lifts up the torch and begins to walk forward spreading the message of Black Rave. Amal, James Bangura, & Nativesun Hailing from the District of Columbia, come together to bring you a new sound, the sound of their city.House on 7, Techno on 6, Jungle on 5 and Footwork on 4. styles on their catalogued releasesReleased on Ghostly International (1), OMNIDISC (2) (1) and Paraíso (1); their RA profile also lists HAUS of ALTR. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profileRecently at Elsewhere, Nowadays, Paragon · often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Bambii, none of them here that night
“Having released on labels such as MisterSaturdayNights, HausOfAltr, 3024, World Building, and Incienso, James Bangura has become a name we’ve heard consistently in dance music over the last few years.”
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Having released on labels such as MisterSaturdayNights, HausOfAltr, 3024, World Building, and Incienso, James Bangura has become a name we’ve heard consistently in dance music over the last few years. Being One of the co-founders of the group “Black Rave Culture” and also having a slew of independent releases dating back as far as 2012, James Bangura has maintained a steady pace for the last decade. James’s DJ ability is also something not to scoff at with an archive of various mixes that showcase James’s playful sensibility whilst maintaining a high level of tension and energy that keeps his audience wanting more. We can’t wait to see what the next decade has in store for this unique artist.Their RA profile lists 3024, Mister Saturday Night Records, Rhythm Section International, Banoffee Pies and 6 more.Recently at public records, Good Room, Mansions · often with Jackson Ryland, Beautiful Swimmers, dreamcastmoe, none of them here that night
“Amal (@ama_l) 1/3 of super group Black Rave Culture and Hochi Runs label owner is known for pushing the boundaries of conventional dance music.”
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Amal (@ama_l) 1/3 of super group Black Rave Culture and Hochi Runs label owner is known for pushing the boundaries of conventional dance music. With a diverse range of influences and a passion for experimentation, Amal continues to captivate audiences worldwide with groundbreaking sounds and electrifying performances. "Dance Concept 2" is the latest chapter in Amal's musical journey, showcasing a fusion of genres and cultures that defy convention and inspire creativity. Look out for his debut album coming this fall.Their RA profile lists HAUS of ALTR, HOCHI RUNS and Black Rave Culture Records.Recently at Le Bain, Nowadays, Mood Ring · often with Bodegaparty, jo_sway, Miss Parker, none of them here that night
“His eclectic and versatile knowledge of club music and reputation of blending House, Techno, Jersey, Baltimore Club, UK Funky, Footwork, Amapiano, and Jungle/Drum & Bass in the same set have led to performances at Nowadays and Dweller Fest while collaborating with a buffet of musicians including Kelela, DJ Lag, Ari Lennox and more.”
their own biography
the whole biography
His eclectic and versatile knowledge of club music and reputation of blending House, Techno, Jersey, Baltimore Club, UK Funky, Footwork, Amapiano, and Jungle/Drum & Bass in the same set have led to performances at Nowadays and Dweller Fest while collaborating with a buffet of musicians including Kelela, DJ Lag, Ari Lennox and more. In 2021, Nativesun launched the Black Rave Culture project with fellow D.C. friends Amal and James Bangura, which led to two critically-acclaimed album releases and appearances at Sustain Release, Slingshot Festival North Carolina and Boiler Room D.C. all in the same year. As a DJ known to be in multiple places at once, Nativesun remains on a mission to bring communities together, move bodies and redefine club music wherever he is. "If there’s a reason you can hear how fluidly one of DMV’s favorite native sons, [Nativesun], moves from style to style on the mixer and the beats, it’s because he long ago internalized the diversity of local D.C. music culture." - Afropunk "Call it an edit, a remix, a refix, whatever fits: When a DJ chops a song into bits just to reassemble it, you’re being offered a window into how this person hears the world, or maybe even a glimpse of their consciousness. In [Nativesun]’s busy head space, things feel vast, intimate, metaphysical and multidirectional. Machine rhythms crumple like gum wrappers and sheets of corrugated steel. Human voices blare like angel choirs and car alarms. The beats tend to punch, the melodies tend to tickle, but everything keeps changing position, including your body parts, and that’s called dancing." - The Washington Post "Nativesun is one-third of Black Rave Culture, who put out a varied, excellent full-length on HAUS of ALTR earlier this year." - Resident AdvisorTheir RA profile lists Big Dada and HAUS of ALTR.Recently at Friends & Lovers, Black Flamingo, Nowadays · often with Run P., 999ADJ, Miss Parker, none of them here that night
Last at public records in Feb · often with Las Flaquitas, Whodat, Kyle Hall, none of them here that night
Last at public records in Feb · often with Alvaro, Che, Jesse, none of them here that night
names these artists often play with — not that night
- DJ SWISHA2 with Black Rave Culture and 1 with James Bangura
- 999ADJ1 with Amal and 1 with Nativesun
- Amarji King1 with Amal and 1 with Nativesun
- Angel1 with Amal and 1 with Nativesun
- Aumnï1 with Amal and 1 with Nativesun
- Clit.hub1 with Amal and 1 with Nativesun
- Kyle Hall1 with CLIPS Co-Op and 1 with Nothing Serious
- Las Flaquitas1 with CLIPS Co-Op and 1 with Nothing Serious
how this compares
- Median final count, Sundays at public records123
- Middle half finished between66 and 199
- Past Sundays at this venue counted149
The room
public records — 766 events and 1,571 distinct artists since Aug 2023.
Holds about 300.