On Thursday, July seventeenth, West Coast legend Ras Kass lit up the scene as he hosted the newest 5 Mics session—an unforgettable night time that celebrated hip-hop tradition in full drive. The spotlight of the night was the unique debut of East L.A., a strong new single by will.i.am that includes Taboo, which had the gang buzzing with power.
Spinning the soundtrack for the night time, DJ Fatlip set the tone with a masterclass in crate-digging—mixing basic hip-hop cuts that had heads nodding and sneakers shifting all night time lengthy. However the star energy didn’t cease there.
The room was crammed with heavyweights: Layzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Concord pulled up, delivering their signature presence. Tash and King T of the long-lasting Likwit Crew got here by means of, including West Coast royalty to the combo. And rounding out the night time’s roster was Mellow Man Ace, bringing his pioneering Latin rap power into the constructing.
The ambiance was pure hip-hop—uncooked, celebratory, and timeless. From the legends in attendance to the beats booming by means of the audio system, the 5 Mics session proved as soon as once more that the tradition is alive, thriving, and at all times evolving.