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VJtheDJ (pumpdabeat)

THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE MUSIC PAGE OF VJtheDJ.The selections found here include original music, remixes, and live at the club mixes recorded by VJtheDJ for PUMPDABEAT. #house #ballroomMeet VJTHEDJ (aka @pumpdabeat) VJTheDJ, known as the Godfather of Philadelphia Ballroom, is an iconic musical figure whose influence on the city’s ballroom, nightlife, and club scene has been monumental, to say the least. Since founding PUMPDABEAT in 1998, he has not only shaped the soundscape of most of Philadelphia’s Ballroom/LGBTQ+ music scene but has also made ballroom culture accessible to a broader, yet personal, audience.His music acts as a time capsule, bridging eras and decades, with each beat and krash meticulously crafted to draw the vogue femme deeper into the experience. VJ’s sound is more than just familiar—it’s almost otherworldly, delivering nuances with the care of a youthful spirit, capturing moments even from times listeners may not have lived through. Whether he is wearing a pro

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    TAKE OFF REMIX

    TAKE OFF REMIX by VJtheDJ

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    KITTY

    KITTY by VJtheDJ

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    HYDRAS SCREAM 3

    co-written/produced with Davud IX

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    FIERCE (REMIX 1)

    FIERCE (REMIX 1) by VJtheDJ

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    DONT BE NERVOUS 2

    DONT BE NERVOUS 2 by VJtheDJ

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    BUTCH QUEEN HOUR

    BUTCH QUEEN HOUR by VJtheDJ

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    DONT BE NERVOUS 1

    DONT BE NERVOUS 1 by VJtheDJ

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    MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS THEME

    DMVKIKINIGHTS PRESENTS MONDAY NIGHT MADNESS IN WASHINGTON DC. KIKI SCENE BALLROOM NIGHT

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    NO SHADE SUNDAYS THEME

    ✨ NO SHADE SUNDAYS ✨ “The DMV Mainstream Mini-Ball Series” Washington, DC @throwsocialdc Hosted by: Legendary DMV Mother Lolita Miyake Mugler Legendary Overall Godfather Roger West & Throw Social DC DMV community, it’s time to step out and be seen. This isn’t just a function….it’s a moment. Pull up, feel the love, and let’s have a BALL

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    BALLROOM SLIDE 2026

    BALLROOM SLIDE 2026 by VJtheDJ

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    DAWTA "DO THAT ONE" 11.22.25 DJ DELISH, VJtheDJ , JVW, feat. CURT & VIRGO UC (VJ OPENING SET)

    📰 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

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    Nann (Afro-future mix) - Trick Daddy x Trina x VJtheDJ

    Nann (Afro-future mix) - Trick Daddy x Trina x VJtheDJ by VJtheDJ

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    FELTAMIX 10

    FELTAMIX 10 by VJtheDJ

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    Sensational

    Sensational by VJtheDJ

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    WHO'S THE BOSS?

    WHO'S THE BOSS? by VJtheDJ

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    WHO'S THE BOSS? (dub)

    WHO'S THE BOSS? (dub) by VJtheDJ

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    Alvernian x Kevin x VJ - Breakfast Club First Friday Throback

    Alvernian x Kevin x VJ - Breakfast Club First Friday Throback by VJtheDJ

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    Standin On Bidness (dub) - Saucy x VJ

    Standin On Bidness (dub) - Saucy x VJ by VJtheDJ

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    Standin On Bidness - Saucy x VJ

    Standin On Bidness - Saucy x VJ by VJtheDJ

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    Joseline Hernandez x Pumpdabeat - Damelo

    Inspired by Joseline’s Cabaret and the energy of the Puerto Rican Princess herself, VJ flips “Dámelo” into a ballroom-ready ride. Heavy kicks, glittering synths, and the drama you’d expect when cabaret meets Pumpdabeat. More than a remix—it’s a cultural moment: where Zeus Network reality chaos collides with ballroom floor fire.

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    Joseline Hernandez x Pumpdabeat - Damelo dub

    Inspired by Joseline’s Cabaret and the energy of the Puerto Rican Princess herself, VJ flips “Dámelo” into a ballroom-ready ride. Heavy kicks, glittering synths, and the drama you’d expect when cabaret meets Pumpdabeat. More than a remix—it’s a cultural moment: where Zeus Network reality chaos collides with ballroom floor fire.

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    Jiggy Janese (ruffdraft)

    Jiggy Janese (ruffdraft) by VJtheDJ

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    Area Codes (dub)

    Area Codes (dub) by VJtheDJ

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    Live Your Best Life (dub) - Joseline X VJ

    The Puerto Rican Princess x VJtheDJ (Pumpdabeat) When Joseline said “Live Your Best Life,” she meant it. VJtheDJ takes the Puerto Rican Princess’s anthem and dubs it straight into ballroom electricity—thick bass, chopped vocals, and that strut-ready energy. It’s more than a remix—it’s a soundtrack for resilience, shade, and survival. From Joseline’s Cabaret to the runway, this one lives everywhere people walk like stars.

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    Live Your Best Life - Joseline X VJ

    The Puerto Rican Princess x VJtheDJ (Pumpdabeat) When Joseline said “Live Your Best Life,” she meant it. VJtheDJ takes the Puerto Rican Princess’s anthem and dubs it straight into ballroom electricity—thick bass, chopped vocals, and that strut-ready energy. It’s more than a remix—it’s a soundtrack for resilience, shade, and survival. From Joseline’s Cabaret to the runway, this one lives everywhere people walk like stars.

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    WTP (dub) - Teyana Taylor (2018)

    https://soundcloud.com/pumpdabeat/teyanataylor-x-vjthedj

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    MIX 118

    a chill house break mix of some of my favorite songs to listen to in the car n shit while new PUMPDABEAT beats load...thank you all for support of PUMPDABEAT DJs

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    Alright (he just gave me some "D" dub)

    When Victoria Monét said “Alright,” VJtheDJ heard “BALLROOM.” This dub flips the R&B smoothness into a dirty, bass-heavy strut anthem. It’s playful, it’s nasty, and it’s pure runway chaos—the kind of track that makes you dip off balconies, walk imaginary runways in your living room, and scream “HE JUST GAVE ME SOME D!” at the top of your lungs. This is one of those mixes that doesn’t just play—it possesses.

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    old way #46 (2007)

    old way #46 (2007) by VJtheDJ

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    Brrrap (2010)

    Brrrap (2010) by VJtheDJ

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    Friends (unfinished)

    Friends (unfinished) by VJtheDJ

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    SUPERBAD dub (2011)

    SUPERBAD dub (2011) by VJtheDJ

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    UTCM (2013)

    UTCM (2013) by VJtheDJ

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    JUMP ON IT (2011)

    JUMP ON IT (2011) by VJtheDJ

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    All The Girls (2008)

    All The Girls (2008) by VJtheDJ

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    Diana's Hangover(2013)

    Diana Ross’ “Love Hangover” is a Ballroom staple, a hymn for the top-tier ladies who command every room with strut, poise, and undeniable beauty. VJtheDJ’s remix honors that legacy, transforming disco glamour into a runway-ready celebration of presence, confidence, and sheer charisma. Every note, every beat, every lift of the body is an invitation to own the space, shine unapologetically, and embody diva excellence. This isn’t just a mix—it’s a declaration.

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    My Lovin (Dub)

    En Vogue gave us harmonies so sharp they could slice steel—and this dub is forged from that fire. My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get It) gets twisted into a ballroom-ready weapon: bass-heavy, chopped just enough to tease, and driving the floor with that unmistakable 90s soul. This isn’t just a remix, it’s a celebration of voices that defined an era, reimagined for the runway and the underground. As one listener put it: “This is beyond fire.” Another nailed it simpler—“This where it eats.” Some tracks are timeless. This one just got louder.

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    The Reign

    Missy always said “respect the architect,” and this dub is nothing short of a cathedral. The Reign flips her unstoppable flow into a ballroom-primed storm: heavy kicks, chopped vocal stabs, and the kind of tension-release that makes a runway feel like a coronation. Part of my EP: The Reign, this track is a love letter to Missy’s genius and a reminder that ballroom and hip-hop royalty walk hand in hand. People call it “the best remix they’ve ever heard” and others simply call it PUSS. Either way—the reign is undeniable.

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    Chi Chi Mon - Pisces Supreme x "Uncle" VJ Supreme #PUMPDABEAT #KIKIHOUSEOFSUPREME

    https://www.instagram.com/pisces_supreme/ #KIKIHOUSEOFSUPREME #KHOS #PUMPDABEAT

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    FYCK MY BABY DAD

    FYCK MY BABY DAD by VJtheDJ

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    Do It Just Like That

    Do It Just Like That by VJtheDJ

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    WARMIN UP II

    WARMIN UP II by VJtheDJ

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    BBLDrizzy/Not Like Us

    BBLDrizzy/Not Like Us by VJtheDJ

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    THE HEEAT

    THE HEEAT by VJtheDJ

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    Firecracker (Supreme Theme)

    Firecracker (Supreme Theme) by VJtheDJ

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    Jaques Harlieugh

    Jaques Harlieugh by VJtheDJ

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    el agua

    el agua by VJtheDJ

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    BOUDOIR BOOTLEG

    BOUDOIR BOOTLEG by VJtheDJ

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    everybody (rfx) - nicki x uzi x vj

    everybody (rfx) - nicki x uzi x vj by VJtheDJ

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    Dunchacha

    DMV Father Durrell Carey Mulan Presents… DURRELL CAREYS CABARET December 29th, 2023 Doors open: 7pm LSS: 8:00pm Ball: 9:00pm SHARP ‼️ $20 All Night (Cash & Cashapp Only) ‼️ Commentators: Icon Mook 007 Icon JukeBox Maybach Karma Versace DJ: Legendary VJtheDJ Supreme Legendary Ignite 007 $GRAND PRIZE$ House with the most points $2,023 Tables go on sale 11/15/2023 4 Platinum ($200) Guaranteed Panel Rep, 2 Drink Tickets, Seating for 8, Hot Food, Snacks, & Refreshments. 6 Gold ($150) Guaranteed Panel Rep, Seating for 6, Snacks, and Refreshments. Virgin Performance (1 point) Just bring it (1 Trophy) Virgin Runway (1 point) Just bring it (1 Trophy) FF Performance (5 points) Dunchacha In This Bitch ! In true cabaret fashion A show stopping performance is a must ! Durrell Carey will be looking for all five elements. In a sexy effect show me how you get Jiggy with it. Don’t forget your fishnets(Any Color) & a boa. (1 Trophy) Sex Appeal (3 points) $200 Do It Like it’s your B-Day… Todays not just any day it’s your B-Day so let me see you do your biggest one on Tonight’s main stage. In your best burlesque look show me we why you should be chosen for Durrell Carey’s Cabaret. (1 Trophy) (MF Vs. FF) (Battle for Points) Perfect 10s (5 Points) They say “Beauty is fleeting and Perfection is unattainable” but tonight the witnesses you in all your glory and flawlessness. Wow the Cabaret in your best Playboy Look. MF: in A Robe & Pilot Hat (Inspired by Hugh Hefner FF: In A Playboy Bunny Inspired Look (1 Trophy) (MF Vs. FF) (Battle for Points) OTA Face (3 points) Aside from your sex appeal a sickening mug is a must to be apart of Durrell Carey’s Cabaret. Showcasing all elements of face WOW the crowd with your otherworldly beauty. The look is up to you just make sure the face is there. (1 Trophy) (New Vs. MF Vs. FF) (Battle for Points) Runway (4 points) To be successful in the cabaret you need to be able to put your money where your mouth is. Tonight in an effect incorporating money show us why you’re the cream of the crop. (1 Trophy) (All American Vs. European Vs. FF) (Battle for Points) Best Dressed (3 points) Attending the cabaret All Star Weekend show us what opulence truly is. Tonight you’re the main attraction…Just bring it in an absolutely show-stopping look. (1 Trophy) (MF Vs. FF) (Battle for Points) Sneaker Vs. Sneaker (3 Points) Just Bring It. (1 Trophy) Streetwear (3 Points) Just Bring It. (1 Trophy) Realness (4 points) Tonight the girls in the cabaret are looking for the ballers and the spenders ! Tonight I want to see the baddest b*tch we and the richest Niggas ! FQ: In your best dancer costume Drag: In your best bottle girl look PB: show us why you’re the biggest spender in the building. Everyday: In A security uniform. Thugs: bring it in a White tee and gold chain. School: Bring it in a Jersey or Letterman jacket. Legends/Icons: All black with gold jewelry/accessories (1 Trophy) (FQ Vs. Drag Vs. PB Vs. SB Vs. Thugs Vs. Everyday) (Battle for Points) Com Vs. Com (2 points) As the master of ceremony you are thee conductor of the cabaret. Serenade us with an ORIGINAL chant incorporating the phrase “Do it like it’s your B-day baby” (1 Trophy) Twister Vs. Sister (5 points) It wouldn’t be a birthday without gifts ! Tonight bring the birthday boy a gift to show your appreciation. Tonight in a sickening effect in one color(Monochromatic is fine) . Shoes do not count. (1 Trophy) (BQVF Vs. Twist) (Battle for Points) Legendary/Icon Performance (5 points) Welcome to DC baby ! As a legend you’ve already experienced the cabaret lifestyle and that is now a thing of the past. You’re legendary in these streets. Tonight in an cowboy effect including sequin show us why you’re the legendary cabaret captain. (1 Trophy)

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THANK YOU FOR VISITING THE MUSIC PAGE OF VJtheDJ.The selections found here include original music, remixes, and live at the club mixes recorded by VJtheDJ for PUMPDABEAT. #house #ballroomMeet VJTHEDJ (aka @pumpdabeat) VJTheDJ, known as the Godfather of Philadelphia Ballroom, is an iconic musical figure whose influence on the city’s ballroom, nightlife, and club scene has been monumental, to say the least. Since founding PUMPDABEAT in 1998, he has not only shaped the soundscape of most of Philadelphia’s Ballroom/LGBTQ+ music scene but has also made ballroom culture accessible to a broader, yet personal, audience.His music acts as a time capsule, bridging eras and decades, with each beat and krash meticulously crafted to draw the vogue femme deeper into the experience. VJ’s sound is more than just familiar—it’s almost otherworldly, delivering nuances with the care of a youthful spirit, capturing moments even from times listeners may not have lived through. Whether he is wearing a pro

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