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

4/18/2016

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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 

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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.

#UnpluggedFridays @ Transistor Featuring
Demetrius G & Bryan Khedive 

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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.”


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

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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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