The Silent Treatment: Silent Disco at the Arcadia and Bay Area Locations
The month of July brought two more fun-filled events to more 626 Night Market locations. Both Arcadia and Bay Area silent discos featured 6 amazing local DJs, including a very special guest!
On July 13th, the Arcadia location included DJs playing Electronic, R&B Throwbacks, Global, and K-Pop music. Guests checked out all available headsets 45 minutes into the show. People were headbanging to EDM, swaying to nostalgic throwbacks, and line-dancing to iconic global music.
The dance floor immediately turned into a line-dance stampede as the Global genre played “el Payaso del Rodeo.” Guests who were on other channels quickly flipped to the genre to join in on the fun.
Once K-Pop came on, guests quickly switched to the channel and began dancing to songs such as “OMG” by NewJeans and “Work” by ATEEZ. Nobody could forget about the classics though, where the R&B Throwbacks blasted “Blow the Whistle” by Too $hort and “Bebot” by the Black Eyed Peas.
After a night of fun-filled laughs and sing-alongs, guests felt very happy with the experience.
“Events like this are so much fun!” said one guest, “The DJs were so fun, and I was enjoying all the different genres.”
Here are the featured DJs from Arcadia:
WAY2PAC
WAY2PAC is a Filipino-American DJ based across Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire involved in the local nightlife playing for events. WAY2PAC is known for curating the vibe specializing in Hip-Hop, R&B, Top 40, Latin, and EDM music for venues within Orange County. WAY2PAC also works on the Power 106 Street Team, his goal as a DJ is to go on tour with an artist and play major festivals representing Filipino-Americans in the entertainment industry.
BL!NK
Starting his DJ career in his college dorm hall, BL!NK has proven himself to get the vibes started and the party going. With his love for Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop, he has been able to provide an amplifying energy with his own unique flair that will always get the crowd grooving.
Purple Lettuce
DJ Purple Lettuce is a Multi-Genre DJ with a high-energy vibe that leaves crowds in a dance by her eclectic journey through nostalgia, into current and futuristic grooves that cater to “feel good vibes.” She loves to evoke “high” energy, allowing her listeners to feel all the different moods that collectively produce an internal and natural, euphoric experience.
RATED E
RATED E is a rising local DJ and Event curator based in Los Angeles. Within a year, he has already sold out shows from Academy LA to KBPM. RATED E is known for his electrifying and energetic open format DJ performances bridging music genres from EMO to KPOP. RATED E's model's after the slogan "rated e for everyone" which ties to the legacy he wants to leave, a positive impact in everyone's life.
APAKI
Anthony Loyola, or better known as APAKI, is an EDM Producer/DJ from the LA/OC area. His genre defying approach & creative versatility garnered him a dedicated following. With the release of his first edit of Control Freak's "We Run This", APAKI has started to create his legacy in the Trap Community.
ALECS
ALECS is Filipina-American open format DJ based in Orange County. She's a recent graduate from Academy of DJs where she learned everything she knows now. Her genre fluid music selection will make you want to put your back into it and dance!
Finally making its way up north, the Silent Disco activation had a little twist for its Bay Area debut. The DJ area featured a new interactive backdrop that guests could draw on prior to the event. The backdrop had colorful doodles from guests of all ages, including the San Francisco skyline and iconic Night Market foods.
The DJs also spun Electronic, R&B Throwbacks, and K-Pop genres. At the home of the Hyphy movement, the DJs wasted no time bumping “Tell Me When to Go” by E-40 into the headsets.
The K-Pop genre played both classics and new songs, including artists from Girls Generation to Le Sserafim. As the night ended, the MCs announced gratitude towards the participants, and gave the DJs a huge shoutout for an amazing night.
The night ended with a special guest, one of the 626 Night Market’s team members spinning a special melodic house set as the event’s finale.
Bay Area featured DJs:
CHANSE
Alice (aka CHANSE) is an open-format EDM DJ who's passionate about all the different flavors of electronic music. The name CHANSE is based on the Pokemon Chansey, a healer. Alice loves to bringing people together through music and hopes her music can heal others as it did for her.
DJ Peter Lo
DJ Peter Lo is a Kpop DJ / VJ who’s been spinning the genre since 2008. He’s the host of the Kpopcast where he regularly interviews professionals in the Kpop business while curating the best sounds and ideas of Kpop. DJ Peter Lo is also the founder of Bay Area Kpop, a Facebook community for Kpop fans in the Bay Area.
RODEL
RODEL is a Filipino-American DJ from the Bay Area, CA whose sound transcends from hip-hop, R&B, house, trap, soul, bounce - to everything in between. He hopes to inspire others to go against the grain - with authenticity and positivity.
DJ Yanebun
DJ Yanebun is a rising Korean-American DJ based in the Bay Area, infusing her sets with K-pop, anime, gaming, and childhood nostalgia. Always on the hunt for unique sounds from the most unexpected places, she brings a diverse blend to an electrifying performance.
Txibal
Txibal (Tribal) is a DJ from San Jose, CA. He enjoys seeing smiles on crowds having a great time and becoming immersed in his mixes.
Our silent disco events have not ended yet! Our next party will be at Arcadia August 24th, as part of K-Poppalooza! Follow @626nightmarket on Instagram to hear about all the special activations for that weekend.
