THE TOPIC IS …” is a monthly bar night for soulful music in all its facets, hosted by Marian Tone of Beat Kollektiv and Panke Culture. For the third edition he invited Stefan Leisering of Jazzanova, because THE TOPIC IS JAZZ!
Wed19Mar
APOLLO BROWN + MARCO POLO
The Detroit legend Apollo Brown is joined by NYC’s Marco Polo to put on a show to be remembered.
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Wed19Mar
The event takes place on the 19th of March starting at 19:00:00.
Apollo Brown (Detroit) & Marco Polo (Toronto/NYC)
Apollo Browns Beat Life IV feat. Marco Polo
Warm Up: Werd (Long Lost Relative)
instagram.com/apollobrown/
instagram.com/marcopolobeats/
instagram.com/werdpace
Apollo Brown
Apollo Brown is a hip-hop producer based in Detroit. In the tradition of unconventional beatmakers like the great J Dilla and Madlib, Brown is a man of many influences whose sound owes as much to the yacht rock of Seals & Crofts as it does to classic R&B, drawing from all corners of the music world to create beats that are as musically interesting as they are rhythmic. His extensive discography includes guest appearances, instrumental albums and full collaborations with MCs such as Big Pooh, Che’ Noir, Guilty Simpson, Joell Ortiz, Locksmith, O.C., Philmore Greene, Planet Asia, Raheem DeVaughn, Ras Kass, Stalley, Skyzoo and many more. Brown was part of the hip-hop crews The Left and Ugly Heroes.
Marco Polo
Marco Polo’s production credits quickly gained weight, with collaborations with legends such as Rakim, Westside Gunn, Scarface, Phaorahe Monch, Talib Kweli, Masta Ace and Sean Price. MP’s discography of features, collaborations and solo projects grew steadily, leading to the release of the critically acclaimed “Port Authority” in 2007. This debut production album – featuring a who’s who of MC heavyweights such as Large Professor, Kool G Rap and Buckshot – was a career milestone that secured his place as one of the most respected beatmakers of the new school.
Thu20Mar
FUKSTEP
A new queer party for bass heads, FUKSTEP features live sets from Monstera Black and Alys, a hybrid set by Jaf Ge Nos and a back-to-back from founder Fukinsei and Ben Sleia.
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Thu20Mar
The event takes place on the 20th of March starting at 20:00:00.
Fukstep comes to Berlin for a more experimental bass music edition. For the first time at the Panke you will see electric guitars next to dusty dancehall records and listen to less structured and linear songwriting embedded in a play of light and shadow of bass music.
More info on 𝐅𝐮𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 t.me/fukstep
Fukstep is a queer party for bad spouts. Is a movement linked to sound system culture and all the hybridisations the new school has forged. With a desecrating and inclusive approach to music, it proposes projects that explore the generative underground.
We are openly committed to creating a safe, welcoming, LGBTQIA+ and allies environment free from sexism, racism, ableism, transphobia and any form of toxic behaviour. We have a zero-tolerance policy for violence and any form of abuse.
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐞!
Lineup:
Jaf ge Nos (hybrid set)
Fukinsei & Hans Arsen Live
Monstera Black & alys(alys)alys Live
Ben Sleia b2b Fukinsei
Fri21Mar
SKEW 𝔁 SPEEDTEST ʳᵃᵛᵉ
SKEW teams up with SPEEDTEST, united in the motto of authentically streching musical boundaries by bringing fast-paced, electric narratives revolving around Latin-inspired soundscapes.
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Fri21Mar
The event takes place on the 21st of March starting at 22:00:00.
SKEW 𝔁 SPEEDTEST ʳᵃᵛᵉ
It’s time to debut the Speedtest Rave experience in Europe. SKEW teams up with SPEEDTEST, united in the motto of authentically streching musical boundaries by bringing fast-paced, electric narratives revolving around Latin-inspired soundscapes. Join us for a rave night full of dynamic leftfield sounds, roaming through Drum & Bass, Jungle, Garage, Grime and everything in between.
Expect the unexpected, practice active listening, be kind – absolute zero tolerance for bigotry of any kind.
Lineup:
Anna Andersrum (@extra_koriander)
ANTCONSTANTINO (@antconstantino)
Chediak (@chediak.club)
Cmba (@cmba___)
Courtroom Drama (@courtroomdrama_)
Crosstalk (@crosstalkkkk)
Féline Dion (@patriciagraciapekas)
La Cani (@la.cani._)
