The Lyke AEsthetic: Allie Does Kap G "El Southside" Listening Party, #UnpluggedFridays + More

Just in case you missed it on snapchat, this CIMMFest weekend, I took advantage of the amazing weather and donated my time supporting upcoming artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs in, and out, of the Chicagoland area. After kicking it with Kap G at his private listening party to promote his ‘El Southside” mixtape, I ventured out to Transistor’s  #UnpluggedFridays event  in support of featured artists Bryan Khedive & Demetrius G. My weekend was capped off with a day trip to Chicago Heights for the Movie, Music & Mimosas party, where I got all sorts of goodies, including a free screening of Barbershop 3! Scroll to learn more about my amazing weekend and to watch my snapchat recap video! ​

Kap G "El Southside" Listening Party by #HelloHipHop, Right Now Tour, & hennessy 

CIMMFest weekend is typically spent showcasing, and supporting rising influencers in the music, and film industries from abroad. For example, #HelloHipHop featured Mano at Chicago’s Chop Shop on Saturday, after Rapper, Lecturer, and God Box creator David Banner was at The Promontory on the 14th. Friday, Kap G flew all the way from Atlanta just to let us know that “El Southside,” is here  and nothing can stop him. “I’m from the A, and I had to show [y’all] the real Atlanta,” he said.  The private listening party, also presented by HelloHIpHop, Right Now Tour, and Hennessy, was to promote the project & for media to get a better look at Atlanta’s Mexican trap rapper. After everyone had a round of “El Southside” inspired Hennessy cocktails, guests were invited to turn up to the mixtape before a quick Q&A. The project is a mixture of rap, hip hop, and Latin influences and features some noteworthy mainstream artists like Young Thug and Pharrell Williams.

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#UnpluggedFridays @ Transistor Featuring
Demetrius G & Bryan Khedive 

Once that was over, though, I had to high-tail it on the Blue Line to make my way towards Transistor’s #UnpluggedFridays monthly showcase. Unfortunately, thanks to CTA delaying everything I wanted to do, I missed local rapper Demetrius G shut down the Uptown bookstore with heat. The lively crowd I walked into, when I finally did arrive, made me feel even worse--EVERYONE GOT TO SEE THE DOPENESS...except for me. Still, I got to see Bryan Khedive do his thing, which brought me out of negative nancy and into serious bae mode (DRXQUINNX was with me). The local R&B singer unleashed the entire “Don’t Mind Me” EP and even shared a new single called “Rockstar” he’s working on with The BLVDs’ Brandon Blanton, the mastermind producer behind Don’t Mind Me. Blanton also had an opportunity to showcase his latest single, “Accolades.”

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30 PLus Marketing GRoup & This African Life Present
​Movie, Music, and Mimosas 

Saturday was spent screen free. Then came Sunday, when DRXQUINNX and I did some couples shopping at Movie, Music, and Mimosas, a pro-black-business event presented by 30 Plus Marketing Group and This African Life. After supporting businesses like Hip Hop Charades, Tantalizing Eyez & Accessories, and103 Collections, we caught a free screening of Barbershop 3, Ice Cube’s latest addition to the Barbershop series. The event was a great success--on top of putting our dollars where they matter most, DRXQUINNX and I were able to meet other creative influencers and vibe with them over good food and a good movie! Long story short, we got to spend our money on things we actually wanted and only positive vibes were created as a result. I always want to feel this good when I shop! Overall, this weekend felt like an impromptu stay-cation and was very relaxing. I guess that’s what happens when you combine free hennessy, live music, and private parties. ​

​Watch my snapchat recap of the entire weekend, Below! 

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