Watch the crazy opening to ZHU’s Sahara Tent set from Coachella Weekend 1

by: David Klemow Apr 18, 2016

ZHU made his Coachella debut this past weekend, and while the enigmatic producer’s live appearances are few and far between, his set was undoubtedly one of the most highly-anticipated performances of Coachella’s first weekend. Taking on a primetime Saturday evening slot, ZHU pushed his brooding blend of house and hip-hop from the biggest stage he’s played yet.

ZHU’s opening sequence perfectly captured the mystique of his performance. Shrouding the Sahara tent in a moody, dark ambiance, ZHU introduced himself with a dreamy, cinematic cut, before laying down a hit-filled set with tracks like his Skrillex-assisted “Working For It,” to “In The Morning,” and an obligatory “Faded.” Eerie, funky, and inescapable all at once, ZHU’s aesthetic introduced a new level of depth to the electronic programming at the festival.

Watch ZHU’s dreamy opening and stream his full performance below.