MCR-T

Saturday 6 June 2026
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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.

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.