Preview: SUMMERDAZE Ft. Mos Def, DJ Shortkut & DJ Neil Armstrong
PUBLISHED August 13th, 2014 04:00 pm | UPDATED January 20th, 2016 04:42 am
Hey Hip Hop fans! THE party of the year is going down next week and you need to be there…
Does the idea of world class musicians on a Saturday afternoon by the pool float your boat? Then read on…
Saturday 23rd August, SUMMERDAZE is coming to Singapore. Starting at 3pm and going strong until late, this awesome party is all about good music, a cool atmosphere and a great crowd.
So who is playing?
A stellar lineup including Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def!!), DJ Neil Armstrong, DJ Shortkut, N’FA Jones, Masia One, Full Swing Collective and of course the great guys from Matteblacc.
Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def
Better know by his former stage name Mos Def, is an Brookly (NY) born actor, hip hop artist and DJ. Starting his career in 1994, he has since become one of the most prolific and popular musical talents of the East Coast with a loyal following numbering in the millions.
To listen to some Yasiin Bey’s latest tracks, you can find him on Spotify here. Or follow Mos Def on Facebook here
DJ Neil Armstrong
Born and bred in New York City, Neil Armstrong’s love of music and considerable talent has lead to him playing
Eventually his reputation as a turntable master landed him a spot of Jay-Z’s tour as DJ from 2008-2010. DJ Armstrong has performed at Madison Square Garden, Glastonbury Festival and much more. He even played at US President Barak Obama’s inauguration in Washington DC!
To listen to some of DJ Neil Armstrong’s mixes, check him out on Spotify here
DJ Shortkut
If you’ve a firm follower of Hip Hop in Singapore, then you’ll remember this impressive DJ from such events as Breath and Stop in 2012 at Zouk. DJ Shortkut is a founding member of 3 of the most iconic and DJ crews in history, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkie Sound and Triple Threat DJs.
You can listen to DJ Shortkut’s mixes here: http://www.mixcrate.com/djshortkut
Where? Hard Rock Café, Sentosa
Not just at the Hard Rock Café, SUMMERDAZE will be taking over the entire beach and pool area meaning you get to enjoy this awesome line up of world class DJs and Emcees performing some insane beats as sip Mai-Tais by the pool (or in the pool!).
About Matteblacc:
Nationally-known regulars and leaders of the Hip Hop scene in Singapore, these guys are not only electric performers themselves on the regular nights around town, they are also responsible for bringing these great talents to our shores. Follow them here:
http://matteblacc.com
http://soundcloud.com/matteblaccmusic
http://www.mixcrate.com/matteblacc
https://soundcloud.com/jnr-duotone
http://www.mixcloud.com/JNR-MATTEBLACC/
Getting Tickets?
SUMMERDAZE is happening Saturday 2rd August at Hard Rock Café. The event starts at 3pm and will go on til late.
Tickets are available via Peatix here: http://peatix.com/event/45640
STANDARD OPTION: Ticket + 1 Drink $30.00
GUVERA OPTION: Download Guvera + Ticket + 2 Drinks $20.00
RWS INVITES OPTION: Comes with RWS Invites membership card + 1 bottle of vodka and 1 mixer + 1 Ticket (UP $210) $150.00
For full information on tables and packages, visit http://matteblacc.com/
