words romana dalgleish
DJ Scene is a man on the move, playing over 100 shows a year mostly in the US. He is ducking over to Hong Kong for one of his renowned crazy nights this May and he talks to us of judging music by its cover, a love of technology and scratching over entire songs before he knew better.
How would you describe your sets?
Lots of bass with drinks in the air!
Best set you ever played?
Last night (haha). I’m constantly trying to challenge myself and evolve. My goal is to always do better than the night before – like lifting weights, you just keep adding more and more weight as you get stronger.
First time you took to the decks? The very first time I DJ’d?
I’m pretty sure it was a house party and all I had was a bunch of old records. I remember people were pretty pissed that I was playing a bunch of unpopular music and trying to scratch over entire songs.
Does the first album you bought ever make any appearances?
First cassette I bought was INXS Kick. I got it because of the Vision Streetwear skateboard that was on the cover. I didn’t even care about what was on the actual tape. I ended up loving the album and playing it over and over again. I definitely still love dropping Need You Tonight in sets.
What makes your sets ‘the craziest shit you can imagine’?
I love tossing in music and genres of music that you might not normally hear in a nightclub. It’s always a good vibe and I love having fun with it!
Dreams of collaborating?
There are a number of people I’d love to work with but if I had to name just one, I always thought it would be amazing to work with Timbaland. Big fan of everything he does – he always pushes the envelope.
When you’re not being DJ Scene?
At home I love to play with our dog, BBQ, watch movies, keep in touch with friends. Somehow always downloading music too – seems like it never stops.
If you weren’t a DJ?
I would definitely be something with computers and music. I love technology and staying up on new media.
DJ Scene will be at Dragon-I on May 23. Entry is $300, 2543 8856
DJ Scene is a man on the move, playing over 100 shows a year mostly in the US. He is ducking over to Hong Kong for one of his renowned crazy nights this May and he talks to us of judging music by its cover, a love of technology and scratching over entire songs before he knew better.
How would you describe your sets?
Lots of bass with drinks in the air!
Best set you ever played?
Last night (ha ha). I’m constantly trying to challenge myself and evolve. My goal is to always do better than the night before – like lifting weights, you just keep adding more and more weight as you get stronger.
First time you took to the decks?
The very first time I DJ’d? I’m pretty sure it was a house party and all I had was a bunch of old records. I remember people were pretty pissed that I was playing a bunch of unpopular music and trying to scratch over entire songs.
Does the first album you bought ever make any appearances?
First cassette I bought was INXS Kick. I got it because of the Vision Streetwear skateboard that was on the cover. I didn’t even care about what was on the actual tape. I ended up loving the album and playing it over and over again. I definitely still love dropping Need You Tonight in sets.
What makes your sets ‘the craziest shit you can imagine’?
I love tossing in music and genres of music that you might not normally hear in a nightclub. It’s always a good vibe and I love having fun with it!
Dreams of collaborating?
There are a number of people I’d love to work with but if I had to name just one, I always thought it would be amazing to work with Timbaland. Big fan of everything he does – he always pushes the envelope.
When you’re not being DJ Scene?
At home I love to play with our dog, BBQ, watch movies, keep in touch with friends. Somehow always downloading music too – seems like it never stops.
If you weren’t a DJ?
I would definitely be something with computers and music. I love technology and staying up on new media.
DJ Scene will be at Dragon-I on May 23. Entry is $300.
 Beat 'n' Tracks - What's Hot This Month
Thursday 14 May
Soul Heaven's new home is at Drop (39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central) and the first in a series of parties kicks-off with Bopstar (read the interview at www.bcmagazine.net), Tai Pan Dan and Arun R Tickets are $140 in advance or $160 at the door. Tel: 6191 9670
Friday 15 May
Red party at Armani/Bar HK where resident DJ Miles Slater, guest DJ's Enso and Miss Yellow spin. Entry is $200 at door includes one drink. 2/F, 11 Charter Rd, 2805 0028.
Saturday 16 May
Get your bikinis ready for the Bikini Model Dance Show at Club No 9 and set the place on fire with DJ Miss Yellow. Party from 10pm till late. 3/F, The Galleria Queen’s Road, Central, 2973 6899.
Sunday 17 May
Shake your thang at Sizzling Sunday Night Salsa with DJ Joseph and Javed presented by Aqua Spirit and Bacardi. Starting at 9:30pm, there's free Salsa lessons and plenty of room to move. No cover charge. Aqua Spirit, 30/F, One Peking Road, TST, 3427 2288.
Tuesday May 19
At VOLAR’s 8Beat it’s ghetto beats vs Latino heat with DJ Blaze and DJ Yorican. Doors open at 8pm and at 8:30pm you can choose between a Salsa or Reggeaton class for all levels. The tickets at the door are $100, which includes one Bacardi Mojito or other standard Bacardi drinks. Keep your energy up while watching out for spot prizes worth up to $5,000 from Skinic and Dancetrinity. 38-44 D’ Aguilar Street, LKF, 2810 1272
Wednesday 20 May
At Beijing Club’s Ladies Night, party and win Ciara: Love Sex Magic every Wednesday. The prizes, five of the new album Fantasy Ride and five of the previous album Evolution, are waiting for you to take them home at 11pm. 2/F, 3/F, 5/F, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, 2526 8298.
Wednesday 27 May
Dance music’s popularity has spread across the country like wildfire and with this in mind, DJ magazine fires up its China edition at the DJ Magazine China Launch Party. World No 10 Israel’s hard rockin’ psy-trance denizens Infected Mushroom will kick off with world ranked No 8 Markus Schulz and Darren Emerson. The partying goes from 9pm till 6am. Tickets can be purchased from HK Ticketing: $380 (till 17 May), $480 (18-26 May) and tickets at the door are $580. Star Hall, HITEC, Kowloon Bay, 2838 3646.
Superstar Circuit legend DJ Kimberly spins at Volume – advance tickets $150 from Volume or $200 at door, both include a drink. L/GF 83-85 Hollywood Rd, Central, 2857 7683.
Saturday 30 May
Chris Alfaro a.k.a. FREE THE ROBOTS fuses jazz, hip-hop, psychedelia, Bollywood at Backstage tonight. Entry is $180 before midnight and $200 after, both include a standard drink. 1/F Sompteux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central, 6500 2727.
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