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