A Night Called Best: Ottawa’s new hiphop/r&b party
Looking for an alternative to congested big-box dance clubs? Well, tonight there’s an all-new dance party coming to Chinatown’s infamous afterhours resto, Shanghai (651 Somerset St W) which features 90sOrBust DJs PJ & Palm D’or on the decks. They’ll be digging into new and classic r&b and hiphop, promising a blockparty vibe, with jams played out in full. It is aptly titled A Night Called Best (ANCB).
Inspired by South-east Ottawa’s legendary all-ages dance clubs and basement parties of the early 1990’s, the ANCB crew aim to bring a positive and inclusive hiphop and r&b event to Ottawa partygoers looking for the real deal. The night brings together a huge mix of hiphop supporters including House of Paint Urban Arts Festival, Arboretum Festival, CHUO 89.1 FM, and notable hiphop artists and DJs.
“We’re hoping to offer a more intimate alternative to the club scene, in the tradition of TimeKode, Feels, Ceremony, and Open Air Social Club,” explains co-organizer and DJ Palm D’Or. “If it’s a success, our hope is to start showcasing emerging hiphop before the party every month.”
Future editions of ANCB are what will set it apart from regular club nights – They aim to feature pre-party warm-ups showcasing curated local hiphop artists and producers, presented by CHUO FM r&b host Nicky Jean, 613 hiphop artist/manager David Sackey.
Artists interested in showcasing at upcoming editions can reach the crew at anightcalledbest@gmail.com, or via facebook.
DETAILS
A Night Called Best
– r&b + hiphop party –
w/ PJ + Palm D’or
Shanghai Restaurant
651 Somerset Street W (at Bronson)
10pm / $7 door / no one turned away for lack of funds
19+ / all ages
