88 KeysWednesday:
>> DJ Stylus, DJ Jahsonic, DJ Book, DJ Dredd, Adrian Loving and DJ RBI provide the atmosphere for a viewing party for Master of the Mix, a BET/Centric reality show in which established DJs compete to be named the top mix master. Lux Lounge serves as the first venue in what will be a weekly event with DJ Stylus during the show’s season. Free with RSVP (must be 21 or over), 8 p.m.
Thursday:
>> Natalie Stewart of Floetry fame has a new album coming out next week, Floetic Soul. She’ll be present at Layla Lounge to grant people a taste of what her latest project has to offer. $10-$20, 8 p.m.
>> Chicago hip-hop combo Qwel and Maker stop by Liv for a “Cakes & Kisses” session. DJ SPS
Food for the Gods, Educated Consumers, The F.A.R. Experiment (Flex Mathews, Fleetwood, Ardamus, RNL) and DJ Jav will also be on hand. $10, 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> DJ Nitekrawler’s “Moneytown” returns to Little Miss Whiskey’s for a night of funky goodness. Joining him on DJ duty will be “Chairman” Jeff Mao of the ego trip media franchise. Free, 10 p.m.
Saturday:
>> “Sol Power” might have a new venue — Eighteenth Street Lounge — but DJs Stylus, Meistro and Deep Sang are still at the helm and funky music ranging from Brazilian to disco remains on the agenda. $10, 9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
>> “The Beatdown” has been a notable producer showcase for the past few years, but this year’s lineup promises to be exceptionally memorable. The heavyweight beatmakers slated to serve up tracks are 88 Keys, DJ Spinna, Landover’s Kev Brown, DJ MarcNfinit and Bink!. Joining them at the U Street Music Hall will be Ra The MC and Sm City. $10, 8:30 p.m.
