MCR-T is the musical alias of Julian McCarthy, an artist who navigates the tension between high-energy club sounds and socially conscious expression. Born and raised in Berlin-Zehlendorf with Jamaican-American roots, Julian grew up between contrasting worlds, absorbing the layered identities of the city’s underground.
While he first gained attention under the name MCNZI, known for razor-sharp bars and political urgency, MCR-T emerged as his dancefloor-facing alter ego: bold, charismatic, and unmistakably Berlin. His sound channels a raw hybrid of Miami bass, booty house, ghettotech, and hard techno—infused with the voice of someone who refuses to be overlooked. “I like to use my voice like a drum machine,” he explains. “It’s rhythm, power, presence.” Since joining the label LIVE FROM EARTH, MCR-T has become a staple in Europe’s club and festival circuit, performing at Berghain, EDC, Nuits Sonores, and Boiler Room. Beyond the decks, his collaborations with Partiboi69, DJ Gigola, and SixSex expand his sonic universe with humor, force, and intimacy. In the studio, MCR-T is prolific and hands-on.
His 2024 album "NOT THE SAME ≠ (2024)" marked a post-pandemic shift: a crystallization…
Fonte · Resident Advisor
Aspettati una sala piena e una fila che merita una pianificazione — in questo momento è uno dei segnali più forti della città. L'energia è il prodotto. Dosati; il picco arriva più tardi di quanto pensi.
I prezzi sono moderati, e il Event apre Fri 23:00. Lo trovi in Hangaren — gli isolati intorno respirano la stessa energia, quindi la serata non deve finire in un solo indirizzo.
Gli orari, l'atmosfera, come entrare, cosa è buono nel menù — chiedi qualsiasi cosa su MCR-T.