Beyoncé’s record-breaking Renaissance World Tour has come to an end after blazing through 56 dates in 39 cities, all while maintaining a constant buzz across social media through Mute challenges, Visual discourse, and an abundance of silver outfits. When the Renaissance World Tour kicked off on May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden fans were curious about who the official opening acts would be; but when creating an album that is a tribute to dance music and queer nightlife there is no better choice than guest DJs.
The Renaissance album was seamlessly arranged like a DJ mix, incorporating samples from music styles such as Disco and House, while the album’s lyrical content explores themes of self-expression, ball culture, and The Church. An intersection those unfamiliar with House music wouldn’t expect but a parallel that pioneers of the genre have alluded to for years; The Club is your church, The DJ is the Pastor and the Record is the Sermon! Parkwood Creative Director Andrew Makadsi’s decision to center DJs directly from the clubs in this way was a gift to dance music and nightlife culture worldwide.
We had the pleasure of capturing the behind-the-scenes of two amazing DJs who have made a name for themselves in New York City clubs and beyond. Pump The Beat for Sekucci & Sterling Juan Diaz as they ride to Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ to open for Beyonce and The Renaissance Tour.
… Last night a DJ saved my life
If you were looking for who turned it on the 1s & 2s during your tour stop….. YOU ARE WELCOME! Check out the list of talented queer DJs that PUMPED THE BEAT on The Renaissance Tour!
Nia Archives | IG: archives.nia | MIX
5.29.23 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK
Shygirl | IG: 0800shygirlI | MIX
6.04.23 – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK
Arca | IG: arca1000000 | MIX
6.08.23 – Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, ES
LSDXOXO | IG: lsdxoxo | MIX
6.21.23 | 6.24.23
Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, DE | Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, DE
Ace Dillinger | IG: ace_dillinger | MIX
7.08.23 – Rogers Centre in Toronto, CN
Karim Olen Ash | IG: karimolenash | MIX
7.09.23 Rogers Centre in Toronto, CN
KIA (Antwyone Ingram & Donofrio) | IG: kia.wav (daviejones_jr & IG: itzcancelled) | MIX
7.12.23 – Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA
Tory Stiletto | IG: torystiletto | MIX
7.15.23 – Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN
Dee Diggs | IG: dee.diggs | MIX
7.20.23 – Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN
Ariel Zetina | IG: arielzetina | MIX
7.22.23 – Soldier Field in Chicago, IL
Shaun J Wright | IG: shaunjwright | MIX
7.23.23 – Soldier Field in Chicago, IL
Mike Servito | IG: mikeservito | MIX
7.26.23 – Ford Field in Detroit, MI
DJ MikeQ | IG: theonlymikeq | MIX
7.29.23 – MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
Sekucci & Sterling Juan Diaz | IG: sekucci | IG: sterlingjuandiaz | MIX | MIX
7.30.23 – MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
DJ br0nz3_g0dd3ss | IG: mayamargaritayes | MIX
8.01.23 – Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, MA (Boston, MA)
Byrell The Great | IG: byrellthegreat | MIX
8.05.23 – FedEx Field in Summerfield, MD (Washington, DC)
Shane Thomas | IG: shanethomas | MIX
8.09.23 – Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC
The Carry Nation | IG: thecarrynation | MIX
8.11.23 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
Leonce | IG: leonce | MIX
8.12.23 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
Ash Lauryn | IG: ash_lauryn_ | MIX
8.14.23 – Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA
DJ GAY-Z | IG: djgayz | MIX
8.18.23 – Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL
Rush Davis | IG: rushlikeathrill | MIX
8.21.23 – The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, MO
Memphy | IG: memphy |MIX
8.24.23 – State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ (Phoenix, AX)
MEZ | IG:@MEZMONTY | MIX
8.26.23 & 8.27.23 – Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, NV (Las Vegas, NV)
Shaun Ross | IG shaunross | MIX
8.30.23 – Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA
Kaytranada
9.04.23 – SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA
UNIIQU3 | IG: uniiqu3music | MIX
9.11.23 – BC Place in Vancouver, CN
Chris Cruse | IG: chriscruse | MIX
9.14.23 – Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
Sex Shop Boys (Tommy Hart +Priest ) | IG: tommy__hart | IG: akapriest | MIX
9.21.23 – AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (Dallas, TX)
River Moon & Goth Jafar | IG: gothjafar | IG: saint.deepthroat | MIX
9.23.23 – NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
Mister Wallace | IG: coolmomwallace | MIX
9.24.23 – NRG Stadium in Houston, TX
Dangerous Rose | MIX
9.27.23 – Caesard Superdome in New Orleans, LA
