Sunday 30 August
23:00 - 4:00 CEST
Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8
From the Floor to the Decks - Hiphop special
We’re back with our DJ Open Call, and this time, it’s all about Hiphop! ‘Cause after the battle you know that Hip Hop just Don’t Stop. Alongside DJ’s Waxfiend and Maey, we’re opening up the decks to a fresh new name ready to bring that fire. And our Open Call winner this year is.. Switch Rock!
Line-up: Maey / Waxfiend / Switch Rock
Host: MC Faizel Playfair
Please note that our club nights are 18+
Switch Rock
Our DJ open call winner! Switch Rock is a 24 year old Bboy, Hiphop dancer and DJ originating from south of Sweden. He’s been an active dancer & DJ in the Swedish dance scene for 5+ years building his name & Sound. Experience with playing both battles & parties, he puts the dancers experience first always. With Hiphop as his foundation and a deep passion for music, he will share his original and high energy Selection with us. Representing the Crew Mutants Of Funk, Switch Rock is ready for you!
Maey:
Maey is an Amsterdam-based DJ and producer blending R&B, hip-hop, and electronic dance music. Her sound is fresh yet familiar. From DGTL and Lowlands to radio shows like Rinse FM, she bridges genres with ease. Maey aims to deliver groove, emotion, and a distinct electronic touch.
Waxfiend
WaxFiend is an Amsterdam-based DJ with more than two decades of experience, known for blending HipHop, Dancehall, Afrobeat, House, Soul and R&B. He holds a residency at Encore, Holland's biggest weekly clubnight, and performs at clubs and festivals across Europe, including Lowlands, Amsterdam Open Air and Best Kept Secret.
A dedicated mixtape curator, WaxFiend helped launch the careers of Dutch rappers like Opposites and Kempi. In 2018 he became the first Dutch DJ to mix an official album (Ronnie Flex - Nori), which reached #1 on the charts and earned a gold plaque. He has opened shows for artists including Rihanna, Sean Paul and Kaytranada, and has been nominated for 'Best DJ' at the Dutch MOBO Awards.
Beyond DJing, he co-founded Jamrock, Amsterdam's long-running Dancehall/Reggae event, and programs shows at Paradiso. He is currently focused on building a platform for South African electronic music in Amsterdam through his Ziongate events.