Welcome to Serious Beats DJs! Serious Beats is the home of DJ WhySoSerious (aka Danice Carlson-Malena) a queer DJ in “Vancouver” with over 12 years experience who is honoured to live, work and DJ on the unceded, ancestral and current rightful lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

As an open format DJ, WhySoSerious loves to play everything from the 60s-70s classic funk, disco, and soul, through 90s hip hop and R&B, to the club hits of the 2000s, and any fresh hits that make you want to move. Her favourite party to DJ is: full of queers and queer-adjacents (you know who you are); wherever she can drop an original mashup, or the latest Beyoncé or Janelle Monáe banger; and any wedding where she can work alongside her officiant wife, Beth from Young, Hip and Married. (If you’re looking for an officiant AND wedding DJ, let us know and you could save on travel costs!)

Danice loves to provide the perfect soundtrack for all kinds of celebrations and occasions, from house parties to weddings; corporate gatherings to the original Vancouver dance party for early-risers, Home By Midnight! Speaking of HbM, come for a mix of throwbacks and new classics on the second Saturday of every month in 2024 at the Anza Club!

When Danice can’t DJ personally, she’ll book you a trusted colleague, always prioritizing other awesome yet under-represented women, BIPOC and queer DJs. Email seriousbeatsdj@gmail.com to inquire about your event, or click the Inquiry button below, (don’t forget to include some details like date and location), and we’ll be in touch with you ASAP!

See you on the dance floor!