The BLKout DJ Showcase III Line-Up is here!!
We are excited to be bringing yāall an insanely talented lineup of Chicago-based DJs highlighting house, afrobeats, and amapiano sounds. This is an event you do not want to missā¦
@dro.fm became captivated by the history of dance music and the art of using songs as a form of storytelling. Whether exploring deep, tech, or soulful house, Dro.fm brings an intentional energy to the decks, creating moments that connect the dance floor to the culture that inspired it.
Harlem āMasimbaā West (
@harle.m ) is an interdisciplinary archivist, poet, dj and psalmist from Out South Chicago. They explore rebirth, collective memory, and ancestral veneration through an exploration of House music, poetry, printmaking, and film.
Rising Nigerian femme dj NXTlvl (
@nxtlvl.sh.t ) is taking up the main stage with an electrifying blend of underground, bass-heavy tracksĀ guaranteed to keep you moving.
FINDING IJEOMA (
@findingijeoma ) is an award-winning DJ, who has performed alongside leading musicians such as Grammy-nominated Uncle Waffles, Ibibio Sound Machine, Noname, and Sudan Archives. She blends distinct methods of sampling, mixing, and archival audio to amplify femme voices, invoke Black memory, and honor the tradition of storytelling within global dance music culture. Rooted in Chicagoās sonic legacy, her practice embodies a deep reverence for rhythm, ritual, and collective healing.
@kokasichi is a dynamic DJ duo based in Chicago, comprising members Kimanisho and Modise. Specializing in Amapianoāa genre originating in the townships of Johannesburg, South AfricaāKo Kasi brings a unique and vibrant sound to the Chicago music scene. Their name, āKo Kasi,ā translates to āin the township,ā reflecting their deep connection to the roots of Amapiano music.
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Grab your tix for this event via the link in our bio! See you all there ā
