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  • 3. WHERE’S MY CLIP?
    3. WHERE'S MY CLIP
    The ball just ended and you are still inside gathering your people, grabbing your things, saying your goodbyes, and your phone is already out before you hit the door. Every ball around the world, some running on the same night, and the moment it ends every single person is searching simultaneously. Did someone catch it. Is it there. Does it exist outside of the room where it happened. The title makes you smile and the track means every word of it, because that is exactly how ballroom handles serious business, with precision and a little something in the delivery that lets you know we have been here before and we are not surprised. Memphis trap because that genre has never been shy about saying exactly what it means. I built this one to be impossible to ignore. https://sites.google.com/view/ballroom-is-dead/ballroom-is-dead
    From the album BALLROOM IS DEAD. Written and produced by VJ PUMPDABEAT. PUMPDABEAT, 2026.
    3 min
  • 1. THE REVOLUTION WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
    1. THE REVOLUTION WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
    Track one starts here because this is where the story actually begins, not with a vogue beat, but with the truth about where the culture already is. Ballroom has been in Tokyo, Seoul, Lagos, Paris, and Berlin for years before any algorithm noticed. The LSS is calling out the whole world and every city is present. This one is amapiano and vogue at the same time because the floor has no walls. https://sites.google.com/view/ballroom-is-dead/ballroom-is-dead
    From the album BALLROOM IS DEAD. Written and produced by VJ PUMPDABEAT. PUMPDABEAT, 2026.
    THE REVOLUTION WILL BE LIVE STREAMED
    written by VJ PUMPDABEAT
    In Tokyo they walking at midnight
    Giving face in the neon light
    In Lagos the children are serving
    Every category every night
    In Paris they strutting down the runway
    In Seoul they posing til the morning comes
    In London they walking for the culture
    In Berlin they giving every single one
    Ten across the board in São Paulo
    Standing ovation in Madrid
    Every city found the floor eventually
    And gave it everything they did
    Walk for it, strut for it
    Pose for it, give it all
    Walk for it, strut for it
    The whole world's at the ball
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Everybody walking in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Every city giving all the same
    Strut it out, pose it out
    Give it all in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    And the whole world came
    In Moscow they dipping in the cold
    In Amsterdam they walking bold
    In Melbourne they serving past midnight
    In Taipei they giving tens of gold
    In Bogotá they posed for the cameras
    In Santiago they walked the floor all night
    In Cape Town they gave it everything
    In Nairobi bringing it to light
    No translation needed
    The body speaks the language
    Every floor the same instruction
    Walk, strut, pose, give
    Walk for it, strut for it
    Pose for it, give it all
    Walk for it, strut for it
    The whole world's at the ball
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Everybody walking in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Every city giving all the same
    Strut it out, pose it out
    Give it all in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    And the whole world came
    TOKYO walk
    LAGOS walk
    PARIS walk
    SEOUL walk
    SÃO PAULO give it
    LONDON give it
    BERLIN give it
    MOSCOW give it
    From every screen to every floor
    From every floor to every screen
    The culture traveled and it landed
    And they walked it like they always knew
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Everybody walking in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    Every city giving all the same
    Strut it out, pose it out
    Give it all in the name
    The revolution will be live streamed
    And the whole world came
    Walk for it, strut for it
    Pose for it, in the name
    Walk for it, strut for it
    The whole world came
    5 min
  • Hummin'
    HUMMIN'
    In 2005, Kevin JZ Prodigy and VJtheDJ changed the floor forever.
    The "Hummingbird" track emerged from one of ballroom's most important creative partnerships. A trilogy that rewrote the rules of production and performance.
    The Trilogy:
    I Feel Like A Bitch (2002) https://pumpdabeat.bandcamp.com/album/i-feel-like-a-bitch-kevin-jz-2002
    Get Into My Zone (2004) https://pumpdabeat.bandcamp.com/album/get-into-my-zone-kevin-jz-2004
    I AM NOT A HOMOSEXUAL (2005) — where "Hummingbird" was born https://pumpdabeat.bandcamp.com/album/i-am-not-a-homosexual-kevin-jz-2005
    Kevin JZ Prodigy, The Voice, turned commentator's chants into a rhythmic weapon. VJtheDJ, The Producer, literally reversed the word "Hummingbird" in the audio, flipping it backward and building an entirely new beat from what came out the other side. The track named itself: dribgnimmuH.
    Together they didn't just make a track, they made a blueprint.
    Twenty years later, DJ Delish, one of the most sought after for current ballroom sound, answers the call with HUMMIN'. Honoring the architects while pushing the sound into the future. This is lineage in action. The Bloodline.
    Credits: https://pumpdabeat.bandcamp.com/track/dribgnimmuh
    Original Vocals: Kevin JZ Prodigy | Original Production: VJtheDJ
    20th Anniversary Remix: DJ Delish | Label: TIME MACHINE RECORDS/PUMPDABEAT
    3 min
  • Hydra's Scream II - Davud IX x VJtheDJ
    Hydra's Scream II (VJtheDJ Re-Work)
    The Story of a Global Handshake.
    A few weeks back, the Instagram timeline got a bit loud. Davud IX shared his first steps into the world of Vogue production from Uzbekistan, and like anything in this culture, it was met with a "trial by fire."
    I stepped in....not to gatekeep, but to bridge the gap. After 8 years of walking New Way, Davud isn’t a stranger to the floor; he’s been in the trenches. He just needed a moment of understanding to frame his journey correctly. I promised him then that we wouldn’t just talk about it....we’d make something about it.
    The Remix: A Musical Hug
    This isn't a correction; it’s a handshake across the globe. I took Davud’s original "Hydra" sounds from the sent files, took the sharp industrial synths and other bits, rearranged them and turned into a queen haha. This re-work was not meant to bend the whole world but to show this bitch...... DO NOT LET THESE GIRLS GET TO YOOOOOOU!!!!!! But also listen and communicate.
    From the "Instagram Incident" to the studio, and from Uzbekistan to the world, this is how we grow the culture. We respect the years put in on this, and we elevate the sounds together.
    Original Sound Design: @davud-iz (8 Years Walking New Way)
    Re-Work: VJtheDJ (PUMPDABEAT)
    4 min
  • MNM:FEMME QUEEN HOUR 2 - DIANA x TONY x VJ
    DMV KIKI NIGHTS x NEZUKO LOUBOUTIN presents
    MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS: FEMQUEEN HOUR 2
    Recorded live at Revolt Nightclub in Washington, DC, this set captures the full energy of FEMQUEEN HOUR 2 from the moment LSS began. The night brought together the DMV ballroom community for a stacked lineup of categories, competitive battles, and standout moments on the floor.
    Categories:
    Body — Body like milk. Show us your curves in a wet look — soft, smooth, and undeniable.
    GNC Best Dressed — A mixture of feminine and masculine energy. Give us a jaw-dropping look that blurs the lines and shuts the room down.
    Kiki Labels — You're on a go-see. Come fashion-forward, clean, and bookable.
    Performance: Battle of the Sexes — Rumble style. It's war on the floor — pick a side and perform like your life depends on it.
    In Teams of 3: FF vs MF.
    Effects must compliment each other per team.
    Realness — Show us your occupation. Make it believable. Make it lived-in.
    Face — Tonight, you are a work of art. Come shining — glitter, jewels, glow, perfection.
    Hand Performance — Inspired by Beatrice. We wanna see you vogue against the music and still eat.
    Runway — Signature girls know — one piece makes you special. Tonight bring that piece and prove you’re better than the rest.
    Sex Appeal — Sex appeal is more than gyrating on the floor. It's expression. It's aura. It emanates from your soul.
    Tonight in a Neon Look.
    Show the judges something we've never seen before.
    Legendary & Iconic Performance — Come in the solid color of your choice and remind us why you're that girl.
    Grand Prize Categories for Cash will be broken down.
    Location: Revolt Nightclub
    1359 U St NW, Washington DC 20011
    Must be 21+ to enter
    LSS at 10:15 sharp.
    2 hr 32 min
  • #Get Excited: Free Mini Ball!
    Live recording from Get Excited: Free Mini Ball!
    Temple Hills, MD | Saturday, February 7
    Doors Open: 10PM | Ball Starts at 11PM
    Powered by US Helping Us, People Into Living Inc.
    All proceeds went to the Pressley Family.
    This mini ball honored the life and legacy of Kirk “Boom Boom” Balenciaga (Kirk Pressley)
    DMV ballroom commentator known for his signature “Get Excited!” and his impact on the ballroom community.
    Beatz by Legendary VJtheDJ "Pumpdabeat" Prodigy
    Commentators: Icon Jack Mizrahi Gorgeous Gucci & Legendary Greg Xclusive Lanvin
    Categories:
    COMMENTATOR VS. COMMENTATOR – Must include “GET EXCITED” in your original chant
    1 TROPHY | $500
    OTA RUNWAY – In a t-shirt with Boom’s name or picture on it.
    4 TROPHIES | $500
    LIP SYNC – Kirk loved a good lip sync battle, put on a show!
    1 TROPHY | $500
    OTA BEST DRESSED – Kirk loved to pull out his pieces every now and then, come done in yours.
    2 TROPHIES | $100
    OTA SEX SIREN – Kirk loved his sex sirens in a good scandal, so get the judges excited!
    2 TROPHIES | $200
    OTA REALNESS – Boom was always in character, choose an occupation and conquer!
    4 TROPHIES | $200
    OTA PERFORMANCE – Kirk lived for a viral moment, make yours tonight!
    3 TROPHIES | $200
    On-site services included:
    Mobile unit for confidential screenings
    Community outreach and tabling
    Distribution of Narcan and fentanyl testing strips
    DoxyPEP prescriptions
    Access to mental health and grief counseling resources
    Information and enrollment opportunities for research studies
    Rapid PrEP and ART initiation services
    Free food. Free screenings. Free resources.
    Free tables first come, first serve.
    #Ballroom #Vogue #DMVBallroom #TempleHills #BoomBalenciaga #LiveBall #MiniBall #BlackLGBTQ
    3 hr 41 min
  • DAKOTA x TONY x VJ I HAVE A DREAM KIKI BALL
    Legendary Dakota Champion x DMV Kiki Nights present
    I HAVE A DREAM KIKI BALL 🖤🤎
    Recorded live at REVOLT Bar DC, this set captures the full night as it unfolded—sound, calls, battles, crowd response, and momentum held from start to finish.
    Legendary Dakota Champion, a foundational presence in the DMV ballroom scene, led the night as host and MC, guiding the room with precision, timing, and authority. DMV Kiki Nights continues to serve as a vital platform for development and visibility, creating space where emerging talent and seasoned competitors meet under clear standards and shared energy.
    The soundscape was driven by VJTheDJ, holding the floor and shaping transitions across categories, with Legendary Tony Play Supreme supporting the room as Co-MC, adding voice, cadence, and reinforcement throughout the night.
    🎤 Host / MC: Legendary Dakota Champion https://soundcloud.com/kyle-113
    🎤 Co-MC: Legendary Tony Play Supreme https://soundcloud.com/teamplayboi
    🎧 DJ: Icon VJTheDJ Supreme https://soundcloud.com/vjthedj
    🎥 Videography: TheHistorianEclipsNetwork
    📍 REVOLT Bar DC
    1359 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
    📅 Monday, January 19, 2026
    ⏰ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Ball at 10:00 PM)
    🎟 $10 Admission | 🔞 21+ with valid ID
    Dress Code: All Black or Brown 🖤🤎
    Categories captured live:
    New Performance
    New Runway
    OTA Face
    MC vs MC
    OTA Realness
    OTA Runway
    OTA Performance
    Best Dressed vs Urban Streetwear
    A complete live recording of competition, community, and controlled chaos—held in real time, preserved in full.
    2 hr 4 min
  • Father Antonio Pyer Moss x Father Tony Supreme x VJtheDJ present NYE 2025
    The Legendary Founding Father Antonio Pyer Moss x DMV Kiki Nights x Revolt present
    MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS NYE EDITION 🎉🥳
    This is the official DMV Kiki New Years kick off.
    Come celebrate the New Year with the community.
    ___________________________________________
    ENTRY: $10.00 ALL NIGHT
    Must be 21+ with a valid ID to enter
    Doors open at 9 PM
    LSS is at 10 PM
    NYE Community Toast at 12 AM 🥂🍾
    ___________________________________________
    MC : Legendary Antonio Pyer Moss & Legendary DJ Tony Supreme
    DJ: Icon VJtheDJ Supreme
    __________________________________________
    🥳All categories are to bring it GLAMOROUS. Bring the fashion drama, bring the glam, bring the New Year’s Spirit! It’s time to dress it up a bit! 🥳
    Nothing is off limits, have fun!
    _________________________________________
    ✨GRAND PRIZE CATEGORIES✨
    RUNWAY AS A HOUSE 🏆+$
    ( Must have 3 Members Only)
    🎉Bring your squad out to pump down to the last one standing! Whoever remains— wins the cash! Your team gets the tens as a whole, but your individual members must bring home the win.
    I AM A TRILOGY 🏆+$
    🎉Founding Father Pyer Moss is an all around BUTCHQUEEN. Can you bring it like the legend with at least 3 categories? Your choice. But you will be judged on how well you execute all 3‼️ You’ll get your tens then the battles will consist of the judges selecting who executed their presentation of their selected three categories the best. Productions are allowed! Keep them 2 minutes or under please.
    BEST DRESSED SPECTATOR
    🎉 At Monday Night Madness we always have a diverse crowd of fashionable people that come to watch the show. Tonight we want you to join in! If you walk this category this will be the only category you can walk— because let’s face it, you’re only here to spectate in your best dressed!
    —————————
    CLUB KIDD FACE
    🎉Can we take it back to being creative with face!? Well we can tonight. Bring your best club kidd face to life!
    OTA VOGUE AGAINST THE MUSIC
    🎉A category based in musicality. Can you vogue to anything? The DJ will drop a beat— you must feel it and invoke a performance. This category is inspired by the Up and Coming Double Legend Beatrice Pyer Moss.
    HANDS PERFORMANCE
    🎉Self explanatory. Can you tell a story with your hands?? No moving! Use those arms and hands only.
    FF VS MF PERFORMANCE
    🎉It’s really giving Female Figure vs Male Figure so all my Drags, FQ, and Women’s come shake the table on the Boys! This category will be treated like an OTA performance category but the last female figure and the last male figure will battle it out for the ultimate win.
    TAG TEAM REALNESS
    🎉Tap ya partner! Bring it in a group of 2. Show us how the realness game gets hot on New Year’s Eve!
    MC VS MC
    🎉 Give us something to bring in the New Year right! Grab the mic and make it hot!
    ___________________________________________
    Remember, ALL GOOD VIBES ONLY
    2 hr 34 min
  • guudafternoon2u!
    PUMPDABEAT proudly presents guudafternoon! by JVW — an artist introduced to the PUMPDABEAT collective through DJ Delish.
    This mix is anything but sleepy. guudafternoon! is a high-energy blend of party-ready jungle, Jersey club, and R&B treats, layered with bounce and rhythm that keeps the momentum moving from start to finish. It’s built for motion—whether you’re in the gym, on the dance floor, in transit, or letting the day loosen its grip.
    JVW, a Newark-bred, Brooklyn–born, Philly-rooted DJ and host, brings a playful but intentional approach to their selections. The mix balances raw club energy with soulful moments, creating a flow that feels both hype and human. Expect fast switches, groove-heavy stretches, and just enough R&B sprinkled in to keep things warm.
    Introduced to PUMPDABEAT through DJ Delish, JVW’s sound aligns naturally with the collective’s commitment to movement, culture, and DJs who know how to read a room without forcing it. guudafternoon! captures that spirit—joy-forward, body-first, no filler.
    Throw it on to work out, dance, drive, or chill—it holds up in every setting.
    Press play and let it run.
    PUMPDABEAT × JVW
    Connect with JVW:
    🔗 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/heyitsjvw
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjvw/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitsjvw
    📬 Bookings & inquiries: DM open
    47 min

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