THURSDAY, August 4
Rick Ross, VIP Room, JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai
Tonight is a busy old night across town, but acts don't get much bigger than William Leonard Roberts II, aka Rozay, aka Rick Ross. The Maybach Music founder and Florida native will be appearing at the VIP Room this evening as part of its Hip Hop On Air Night.
Expect hits from his Grammy winning albums Mastermind, Hood Billionaire, and Black Market.
What's so good about it?
Err, Rick Ross.
THURSDAY, August 4
DJ showcase, Level 42, Media One Hotel, Dubai
Season II of the club's Focus nights begins tonight with Italian/ German electronic act, Mind Against.
Alessandro and Federico Fognini are a musical partnership that draws from the combined roots of IDM, house and techno. They carved a path for themselves with a series of EPs called Atlant, the follow up Avalo and the latter Strange Days all gaining critical acclaim.
What's so good about it?:
Genuinely original sounds.
FRIDAY, August 5
Record label launch, 360, JBH, Dubai
If you're in the music game, take note, Sunstroke Recordings - a new Dubai-based record label - will be launching its weekly Sunstroke party on Friday.
Sunstroke has hosted monthly parties at 360 with international DJs such as Joey Negro and John Morales. The launch party from 9pm will feature a special guest appearance from DJ Husky.
What's so good about it?:
Business seems to be booming.
