A one manned show, 12th Planet is the alias of DJ John Dadzie. Using a combination of pyrotechnics and the beats he composed, the audience was literally being moved by the massive speakers at the Feb. 7 show at Peabody’s in Virginia Beach.
The show was a part of “The End is Near Tour,” where the audience was blasted with a light show and dub step compositions mixed with popular hip-hop songs. It started at 8 p.m. as local DJ’s Deff and Ategy opened up the show at Peabody’s. Tickets were sold for $15.
12th Planet also opened for the Skrillex at the NorVa in Oct. 2011.
Waitresses were directed to hand out drinks and adorn guests in glow sticks and beads. The stage and dance floor was like the modern day upgrade to dance clubs seen in John Travolta’s 1977 blockbuster “Saturday Night Fever.” Around 10 p.m. was when the opening acts of the tour began, starting with DJ Deff.
The crowd was a unique blend of Old Dominion students, Virginia Beach locals, and avid dub step fans from across the state.
“I’ve never been to a dub step show before, the atmosphere is awesome,” commented Old Dominion student Dave Vasquez. The show brought in a crowd of 20 to 30 which started to enlarge with DJ Flinch’s performance, whose base seemed to hype the crowd and could be heard from outside the club.
12th Planet came on stage at midnight blasting white lights and handing out foam sticks. 12th Planet used mash ups of popular performers such as Skrillex, Pretty Lights, and his own creations.
With floor boards vibrating and a crowded show, many fans seemed to be enjoying themselves. There was also merchandise from the tour available for purchase and a time slot where the DJ’s would sign fans’ paraphernalia.
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Ethan Shaw
Assistant A&E Editor
