AboveGround

HEADLINER SPOTLIGHT [1/2] : DJ SLUGO

We are three (!!) days away from our show at .cambridge, and we couldn't be any more excited to announce our first headliner for the night. Coming all the way from Chicago, this will be his first time playing in Boston, making it that much more special. Please give a very warm welcome to B***y House / Footwork pioneer & legend, !

DJ Slugo:

DJ Slugo has been performing since the early 1990’s as a founding member of Chicago’s infamous Dance Mania label, along with co-conspirators Paul Johnson and DJ Deeon. Slugo is world-reknown for his hits including, Wouldn’t You Like to be a Hoe Too, A Blunt, Godzilla Track, Where the Rats, and many more. London’s Underbeat Magazine calls Slugo’s Cardboard B***y album, “The most influential Ghetto House CD ever made,” and went on to call him, “The Ghetto-father of the American Dance floor.” His Chicago Juke DVD’s have gained over 2-million views in 2017. Daft Punk credits him by name, and references his track DJ’s On the Low, on their iconic song Teachers.

He was featured by name recently on HBO’s hit TV show Ballers along with his track, I Ain’t Yo Baby Daddy, and has done remixes for artists such as Nina Kraviz (Ghetto Kraviz) and Missy Elliott (Work It), and has collaborations on the horizon with artists and labels in France, Brooklyn, and Japan.

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ABOVEGROUND x BRATCITY present: DJ Sliink & DJ Slugo
THU 10/30 | 9 PM - 2 AM
MIDDLESEX (315 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA)
21+

T!ckets available via POSH (🔗 is in our b!o).

Oh hey. Long time, no see 👋🏾 After taking a much needed break, we’re back with our first event of the year – an idea that was arguably born out of necessity more than desire. For those of you who don’t know, HÖR is a popular online music platform based in Berlin, Germany. Not long after October 7, 2023, HÖR began to selectively censor *multiple* artists on their platform for wearing clothing that showed solidarity for Palest!ne. We do not agree with this, and we do not believe that they have done enough since then to take a stand against genoc!de or address their own role in silencing the voices of an already-marginalized electronic music community.

After all, electronic music was historically born out of oppression, as a means of resisting social and political injustice through art; as such, these ideals remain inseparable from the music and the culture.

So why does this matter, right here and right now? On June 21, HÖR will be here, in Boston, hosting an event in partnership with a local music collective. Our reasons for hosting this counter-party are simple: HÖR and any form of censorship towards the people of Palest!ne are not welcome here in Boston. There is no place erasure in our electronic music community – AboveGround believes in the right to a safe, alternative space for voices otherwise…UNHEARD.

With that being said, on Saturday, June 21, we are hosting a DIY all-night long party and gathering, with the intent to safely bring those of us together who stand in solidarity with Palest!ne. 100% of ticket sales for the event will be donated to Save the Children’s () emergency relief fund for Palest!ne. Tickets are available right now on POSH via the l!nk in our b!o. We hope to see you there – because if not now, then when? 🍉

** Location to be sent out day of to ticket holders.

Bring it...BACK! We're STILL processing the madness that went down a few weekends ago when we took over for YOUR NIGHT MATTERS, a collaboration with the City of Boston and

A special thanks to everyone who made this event possible:



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And to our musical guests, , , and for bringing immaculate vibes to our dancefloor ✨

Most importantly, we want to show love to everyone that came out and supported our biggest party in Boston to-date. You showed up, showed out, and showed this town how to GET DOWN! And we love y'all for that 💕

Swipe ➡️ to run back that magical night and expect to see more footage drops in the coming weeks. Keep ya head on a swivel - 2025 is gonna BE POPPIN 🎉

Until the next rager,
the AG fam ⬆️

// INTRODUCING: UNIIQU3

Last but certainly not least, we couldn't be any more excited to announce our main headliner for Your Night Matters!, the UNDISPUTED Jersey Club Queen !! 👑

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, UNIIQU3 has been making rounds across the world for years now and spreading Jersey Club to the masses. She's an artist in all regards - a DJ, a music producer, AND a vocalist. She's known for throwing some of Jersey's hottest DIY events, including her PBNJ () parties that are dedicated to showcasing east coast club music. She also hosts a banging show on Sirius XM, , featuring some of the hottest upcoming club music artists around the globe.

UNIIQU3 has performed just about everywhere you can think of, including major festivals like EDC Las Vegas & Coachella, and she's currently gearing up for a tour in Asia & Australia. It's an absolute treat for us to host her tomorrow night for Your Night Matters.

Boston, y'all are about to get a lesson in Club Music directly from the source. 🔥 We'll see you all tomorrow at Blondie's, get ready to DANCE!

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📍LOCATION:
Blondie's
458 Western Ave
Boston, MA 02135

🗓️ DATE & TIME:
Saturday, November 2
8 PM - 2 AM
21+ only