Old but Gold Hip Hop Party w/ Shai (USA)

Old but Gold lands at IJland, Amsterdam, on May 15, 2026, with US R&B quartet Shai live on stage. Formed in the early 90s, the group made its mark with tight harmonies, a cappella breaks and smooth slow jams that bridged soul and new jack swing. Expect the timeless If I Ever Fall in Love and The Place Where You Belong, plus a set shaped by those romantic hooks and layered vocals that defined their era.

On the main floor, Manie, Yoscar (Düsseldorf) and Raw D (Berlin) dig through hip-hop and R&B classics. Their selections connect golden‑age grooves, mid‑tempo favorites and sing‑along anthems, keeping the dancefloor rolling around Shai’s live moment.

A second room is hosted by The Grapevyne Soundsystem, aka DJ Soptimus Prime and DJ D.E.F. Here the vibe slides into R&B, dancehall and afrobeats, switching between smooth melodies and percussive riddims for a different kind of heat. Two floors, one night built around the sound that raised a generation—Shai at the centre, DJs shaping the before and after at IJland.