đź“° DAWTA 11.22.25/11.23.25: The One-Year Anniversary Recap
PUMPDABEAT Sets the Tone for DAWTA’s Ten-Thousand-Watt Anniversary
"This was a full-circle moment, and I felt every bit of it."
PHILADELPHIA – Last Saturday marked the one-year anniversary of DAWTA. Since the first party on November 23, 2024, this night has become an essential institution. The anniversary event, starting on the late hours of November 22, 2025, crossed the threshold into the 23rd right in the middle of the dance floor, solidifying the full-circle status of the night. DAWTA co-founder VJtheDJ (also known as VJ) delivered the hour-long opening set, a 61-minute masterclass in genre fusion that set the temperature high, moving the room from zero to "10,000" in an instant.
A Note on History: This milestone belongs to the creators: @VJtheDJ and @djdeliiish (The Daughter). With a career spanning over 20+ years, "PUMPDABEAT is a masterminded DJ and ballroom icon—he IS the sound of Philadelphia." @djdeliiish follows close behind, bringing a rapid-fire set full of inspiration and comfort with a secular knowledge of hip-hop and other genres. The opening set was a powerful reminder of this sound, blending the best of nostalgic R&B and Hip-Hop with specialized club sounds—from Aaliyah and Sade House flips to heavy-hitting Beyoncé edits (including PUMPDABEAT/VJ tracks!)—before seamlessly driving into Baile Funk, Jersey/Philly Club, and Booty Bass.
The room was packed and fully represented, with Houses like Versace, Juicy, and the co-founder's own Unbothered Cartier showing up in full effect. MCs @kurtlenci and @thefirstvirgo from the kiki House of Unbothered Cartier blessed the mic, ensuring the perfect balance of "cvnt and drama." The night soared as @heyitsjvw took the reins for a tight B2B set, flowing seamlessly from Afro House to Garage Jungle to Beatz. Thank you to everyone who has supported DAWTA sincece day one. This mix captures the energy we created.
DAWTA Anniversary Setlist: 1.THE HEAT TONI BRAXTON) Set opener / Vocal intro 2.Total - I Cant / Foxy Brown Instrumental 3.LUYA / H.E.R.- Damage2000's Rnb Remix 4.Parking LotTravis Scott 5.Ian Wallace / Reasons - Faith Evans Ian Wallace Remix 6.JANET - Feels So Right 7.Tamia - Leave It Smokin’ (feat. Wale) 8.Aaliyah - Try Again (DJcity Exclusive Future Dancehall 9.Tinashe - No Broke BoysADUBZ Bounce Edit (Jersey/Philly Club influence) 10.Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew Karen Nyame KG Remix 11.PUMPDABEAT - Bedtime Hoe Stories 12.BEYONCE' - TILL THE END OF TIMEVJtheDJ Remix 13.BEYONCE x VJ - FIND YOUR WAY BACKOLD WAY 14.Sade - "Is It A Crime"C-Sick House Remix 15.Sade - Smooth OperatorJamek Ortega Edit 16.Doja Cat X Jcleez - Need to KnowClub Edit 17.Cozy - Beyonce x VJtheDJVJ Edit 18.FOLDeD - PUMPDABEAT x Kehlani/Edit 19.Persuasive - Doechiix VJ Edit 20.Nas & Ginuwine - Owe Me Back BEWSER Baile Flip 21.Kira / Lloyd Get It Shawty KIRA EDIT 22.Rhythm Blend / 21 Questions Bastian Bell Remix 23.Shake It to di Max Jabair and Bobby Flowers Remix 24.DON'T CHA bast edit 25.Monaleo - Putting Ya DineHigh-energy Dance track 26.Thong Song - SisqoJbn Booty Bass Remix 27.BITCH dubWhite Label/Exclusive (DJ Secret Weapon) 28.Beyonce - Run The World Girls DJ XXX Remix 29.Crystal Labeija & Beyonce - Love The TasteThe Surreal Kaine Mix 30.Kehlani/LUDMILLA - After Hours
