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BLDX: EDITION 01
A DANCEFLOOR FOR THE NEW WAVE OF ARABIC SOUNDS
From the raw pulse of Arabic hip-hop to the genre-bending energy of indie, alternative, electronica, reimagined classics and everything in between - BLDX is a dancefloor for the new wave of Arabic sounds.
This isn't your average Arabic party, it's an unapologetic celebration of the sounds that raised us and the artists building what's next.
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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Saturday, June 14 2025
Venue: BSMT254, Toronto
Doors: 10:30 PM
19+ event. A physical, government-issued ID is required for admission.
Powered by MARSM Canada
Please note that this is a closed private event accessible only to ticket holders. All attendees must be 19+ with a valid, physical government ID for admission.
Tickets are non-refundable.
DJ LINEUP
CREATIVE CREDITS
Visuals and creative direction by experimentaljoy
CODE OF CONDUCT
BLDX is a safe and inclusive space where all members of the community are invited to express themselves freely. Discrimination or harassment of any kind - whether based on race, gender, sexuality, or identity - will not be tolerated.
ABOUT BLDX
BLDX (Balad X) is a collaborative party series project launched by MARSM Canada, Beatlalipos, MXK, and visual artist Joy - a shared effort to celebrate the bold, genre-defying sounds coming from the Arab world and its diaspora. This project was born out of a shared passion for the region's sonic evolution and it aims to provide a cultural platform built by artists for a community ready to dance, connect, and listen deeper.
The name Balad (بلد) - Arabic for city, homeland, or place - anchors the project in belonging and memory. The “X” marks the intersection: of styles, generations, and geographies. Together, BLDX becomes a meeting point between past and future, tradition and experimentation, the familiar and the unexpected.
MEET THE BLDX COLLABORATORS
BEATLALIPOS
Beatlalipos is a multidisciplinary artist, music producer, and DJ from Beirut, Lebanon, currently based in Montreal, Canada. With over a decade of experience in the music industry, he has become a prominent figure in the Lebanese and Arabic hip-hop scenes—collaborating with top artists, producing records, participating in rap battles, hosting open mics, leading workshops and cyphers, and playing an active role in shaping the region’s musical landscape.
As a DJ, Beatlalipos has been instrumental in bringing Arabic hip-hop and alternative sounds to club spaces in both Lebanon and Canada. He has opened for artists such as Synaptik, Freek, Chyno, Emsallam, Zaid Khaled, and many more, performing at iconic venues including KED, Soul Kitchen, B018, and Le Belmont among others.
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JOY
The visual architect behind BLDX. Creative technologist, visual artist, coder, and underground scene builder. From projection-mapped forest raves to visuals rooted in Egyptian and Afro-Arab identity, Joy fuses technology and culture to craft immersive experiences that are both familiar and futuristic.
The creative direction of BLDX is all Joy’s. Every visual detail shaped with intention, edge, and a deep sense of place.
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MXK
MXK is a Toronto-based Lebanese DJ/producer who makes sounds for self-expression. Inspired by his roots as a metal drummer and re-discovering his connection to the sounds of his native region, MXK produces electronic music that captures the essence of both worlds that make him feel and move. At BLDX, he’s on a mission to push Arabic electronic music into new territory.
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