Blacktacular's Afro Circus

Name: Blacktacular's Afro Circus
Start: 2026-03-19T22:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-20T02:00:00-07:00
Location: The Den Portland

Schedule

Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

The Den Portland | Portland, OR

Welcome to the 49th Annual Afro Circus!
This is a community effort put together by Ashanti Blacktacular Hall to celebrate ourselves and our community. Join us as we take a multi-genre journey from 2-step & UKG into Booty Breaks and then into Drum & Bass and Turntablism. The selectors of the night for are as follows:
DJ FLAVE
(SEA, Smokeshack Records)
Undefeated NW DnB Battle Champion and all around Super Savage Born in Seattle Washington. DJ Flave is a well-rounded and incredibly talented DJ who's no stranger to party rockin'.
Over the past 25+ years, Flave has opened for nearly every major headliner in the industry, played all across the country and has no limits to what genres he can play. A Flave set is not just a dj playing tunes, but works of art designed to inspire people to be themselves and live their lives like there's no tomorrow.
If you think this is a bold statement, you’ve probably never seen him play. We've seen him playing sax over his DJ sets, scratching with his feet, mixing in reverse, dual needle dropping sections of different tunes, MC'ing his own set, playing without headphones and fully reading and rockin the crowd. He is a true performer.
Check him out at:
https://soundcloud.com/dj-flave
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The Dirtmerchant
(PDX - Proper Movement)
Kyle is a preeminent Junglist.
He was raised on Hip-Hop, Reggae and Drum & Bass since he was a teenager and he's made it his life's dedication to spread the gospel of DnB to the masses ever since. Lately he's started his own 501c3 with the intention of sharing his knowledge with future generations.
Check out Proper Movement Creative Education at pm-ce.com
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Jed Black (aka Electrokid - PDX - Basscult)
In the dynamic world of electronic music, few names have become as synonymous with breakbeats across the Great Northwest as DJ Electrokid. His journey began in 1998, a time when the local electronic scene was burgeoning with new sounds and possibilities. With a keen ear for underground sounds and a knack for electrifying selections, Electrokid quickly became a respected figure in the region's nightlife.
His ability to weave tracks into a tapestry of sound made every set an unforgettable experience, but were more than just music; they were sonic journeys that captivated thousands of party-goers minds and bodies! For over 25 years, Electrokid's reputation for quality and consistency has earned him the trust to play alongside some of the world's DJ heavy hitters, sharing stages with international stars and bringing underground sounds to his local fans. His legacy is not just in the memories he's created or the tracks he's spun — it's in the community he's helped create and the love for music.
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SUFF-X (PDX - Basscult)
Incredibly excited for Suff-x to open up this night at The Den. Bryce is a pusher of so many good things its hard to encapsulate in a succinct artist spotlight. What I will say is that Bryce is an amazing artist/musician. He was producing breakbeats and doing live PAs back in the late 90s, early 00's and has continued to evolve as a magical musician, a craft that he is passing on to his kids as the wonderful and musically inclined dad he is. Bryce is a good friend to the tribe, so it is going to be poignant that he opens up my birthday with some of his some juicy 2-Step/ UKG
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HOST EMCEE/ BIRTHDAY BOY: Blacktacular
(PDX - RCU, The Distinguished, Ohm Resistance, Squadron DnB, Hype$h!t, Attack The Block, Tetsuo)
Host of the NW DNB Battles for over a decade and a warrior of the Portland dance music community since the late 90's, Ashanti Blacktacular Hall brings unbelievable energy to his performances and is a powerhouse in the promotions game of the Pacific Northwest.
Under his Hype$h!t brand Blacktacular has worked alongside 2006 USA DMC Champ DJ Swamp, UK DnB Legend Aphrodite, 2014/15 DMC West Coast Champ The Beat Molester, The Style Molesters (DJ’s Wicked & Wels), Nymfo (Amsterdam), Dusty Fungus (Brisbane), Dara and AK1200&& (Planet of the Drums), **Klute, KJ Sawka, A.M.C, Evol Intent, Quadrant & Iris, Slick Rick The Ruler, Ghostface Killa, The Pharcyde, Del The Funky Homosapien, The Chicharones, and Bad Habitat.
He also Host Emceed the Closing Ceremonies at Jungle Bells in Atlanta with Vegas of Bad Company UK. The Word Of Drum & Bass Tour in Denver with Ed Rush & Optical and DJSS and the Jungle Room at Seattle's NAF with Phantom 45 & UFO
As an emcee who's been straddling the boundaries of Hip-Hop and Electronic Music since 2002, he Co-founded the 4-year-running Tetsuo Weekly, Hip-Hop Stands Up, and the decade-long Hype$h!t blog.
He was also Promotions Coordinator for Soul'd Out Music Festival, RefugePDX, Indo Expo Trade Show, Phoenix Media Printing and more.
Currently he spends a lot of time as a housing advocate and police accountability activist...
He's proud to have 2 tracks out on Ohm Resistance (one on vinyl), to be a resident emcee at ATTACK THE BLOCK in Washington, to be part of THE DISTINGUISHED crew out of Denver, SQUADRON DNB out of Seattle, and Rose City Underground in PDX.
He's currently recording a Hip-Hop EP with DJ Zone at Sloth City Studios
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Host Emcee: MC Sake One
(PHI/SEA/SPO/TAC - Squadron DNB, Attack The Block, OMT, Headyworks, V2am, Jungle Empire, Attack The Block, Junglist Events Spokane)
Philly has been rippin' mics throughout the NW for decades. From his hosting of the NW DNB Battles to drppin' bombs over the likes of Mob Tactics, KJ Sawka, Aphrodite and Dieselboy his lyric-, heavy dynamically driven style is laser focused and full of energy. He's a great addition to any lineup and watchout for him at a venue near you, 'cause he's been honing his craft at DJ Philasophikal Jones as well.
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This is gonna be a genre-defying homey throw-down that you DO NOT want to miss... Come through!
The Den Portland 116 SE Yamhill 10pm-2am 21+ w/ ID
$10 Presales $20 Day Of Show