HYPERFEMME
Hey, y'all! I'm Xio (they/them), a writer & DJ based in Houston, Texas. As HYPERFEMME, I play high-energy sets that thread together Black dance music--from techno to trap.
Since becoming a DJ, I've become fascinated by what happens when Black people touch a dancefloor. And I've learned that clubs can be shelters for innovation, connection, and celebration when we run them.
I don't think that's an accident, either. Black people just party differently. And Black club culture (that is, club experiences that center Black people, our culture, and our music) is the result of us finding and funding our spaces to be free. It's why we know to look for #us on every dancefloor we step onto, whether to share safety or a moment.
So, this week, I'll be dedicating my takeover to exploring how 1980s Detroit techno clubs changed club culture forever. When techno became the defacto "club music" for Black partygoers in Detroit, its clubbing scene eventually inspired DJs, dancers, and artists to create the club music and experiences we love today.
In BTM's IG stories, I'll explore Detroit techno's influence on club music throughout the decades. And to BTM's feed, I'll share my favorite techno, bass, and club tracks and why I think they're essential to club culture.
As club music undergoes another digital renaissance, I wanted to return to previous eras to understand how Black people continue to redefine what clubs and club music can be.
I'm excited to take on this adventure, and I hope you are too. Thanks for reading along this week. Say hi anytime on IG @hyperfem.me. 📲 - Xio