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HI-FI TO THE PEOPLE – The Hi-Fi Lounge

  • 7:00 pm - 12:00 am | Saturday March 02, 2024
  • The Lobby | Ace Hotel Brooklyn
  • Free

HI-FI TO THE PEOPLE – The Hi-Fi Lounge

#3: The Reggae Hip Hop Connection

In the next Hi-Fi Lounge, we focus on the 1990s, a defining era in New York’s Sound System Culture that saw the rise of Dancehall and its pivotal intersection with Hip Hop. Highlighting the evening is an exclusive interview and rare live performance by Chip Fu of the Fu-Schnickens, a key figure in this musical crossover. As usual, the evening is powered by Dub-Stuy’s minirig sound system for an immersive listening experience, complemented by the crew’s expertly curated selections. 

7pm – 9pm: DJ sets 

9pm -10pm: Interview & live performance

10pm – 12am: DJ sets 

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The Hi-Fi Lounge
Experience sound system culture at the Hi-Fi Lounge, an exclusive pop-up listening space equipped with Dub-Stuy’s minirig Sound System. Across four distinct lounge sessions, immerse yourself in live podcast interviews, engaging listening sessions, and vibrant DJ sets that showcase the rich diversity and expansive scope of sound system culture.

HI-FI TO THE PEOPLE: Celebrating Sound System Culture in New York
Ace Hotel Brooklyn and Dub-Stuy are proud to announce “Hi-Fi to the People,” a winter-long series of events celebrating the vibrant and influential history of sound system culture in New York. These events will showcase the dynamic evolution of this culture, tracing its roots from the Caribbean diaspora to its profound impact on New York’s diverse communities.

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