DJ Scheme brings out Ski Mask the Slump God & Warhol SS for the official Juice WRLD afterparty

The Deathrace for Love tour brought Juice WRLD & Ski Mask the Slump God, as well as Warhol SS to the PNE Forum in Vancouver on April 25th, but the official after party at Fortune Sound Club hosted by Locals Only Events(Instagram/@localsonlyevents) DJ Scheme(Ski Mask’s official DJ) definitely kept the night moving.

8nino8 going hard
p: @hclenakim(Instagram)

Before Scheme got in the building it was time for a couple of local acts to show what they could do. Starting off was 8nino8(Instagram/@8nino8), a Vancouver rapper with a unique voice and really catchy delivery, he definitely set the tone for the night as his energy and stage presence was hard to miss. By having a hypeman with him and getting the audience participating he was able to keep everyone bumpin for his whole set, which closed out on top with his fire new release “Stomp!”.

Anklegod crushing it on stage
p:@hclenakim(Instagram)

One of Vancouver’s strongest young artist, Anklegod(Instagram/@anklegod), was next to the stage. Anklegod came out flying with crazy energy and really well-performed songs, including some from his 2018 EP ANKAVELI, which definitely got some participation from the audience. Ank also took the crowd for a surprise when he performed a song he had recorded that day, and even though he didn’t have the lyrics locked down(as expected) the song was really catchy and the crowd stayed hyped. The good news is Anklegod has more new music as his new EP ANKAVELI II is out now and is full of bangers.

DJ Scheme spinnin
p: @hclenakim(Instagram)

After the openers finished up it was DJ Scheme’s turn to do his thing. He started off his set by keeping it lit with Uzi’s “That’s a Rack” which kept everyone buzzing, especially with the rumor that Ski Mask was showing up. At the end of the song, Scheme got on the mic and told the crowd he brought a couple of friends too, Ski Mask the Slump God and Warhol SS then jumped on stage and the crowd went absolutely crazy. Once the two of them got on stage, the set consisted of a solid mix of Trap songs where we got to see Ski and Warhol hit the “Whoah!” on more than one occasion.

Ski Mask the Slump God doing his thing
p: @hclenakim(Instagram)

One thing noted about DJ Scheme & Ski Mask the Slump God is that they do not forget their roots. As many know fellow Florida artist YNW Melly is currently behind bars and awaiting trial, so the tandem made sure to shout “Free Melvin” while bumpin Melly’s “Mixed Personalities”. The shoutout that meant the most to the two of them though was definitely the tribute to their fallen friend and fellow Florida native XXX Tentacion, where DJ Scheme played “Look At Me!” for everyone to sing loud, with Ski leading on the mic.

Warhol SS at Fortune Sound Club
p: @hclenakim(Instagram)

The show was so entertaining because the crowd was always involved, keeping the energy high, which was the most apparent when Ski Mask got on the mic again to perform his hit “Faucet Failure” in full, where everyone was singing. DJ Scheme also did a great job of entertaining by moving away from the booth from time to time to get to the front of the stage and interact with the crowd, filling his stage presence too. The set ended with a bang as we rode out “BabyWipe”, a quick and catchy Ski Mask song that sent everyone home bumpin.

Overall, the Deathrace for Love after party was a great night, as 8nino8 and Anklegod absolutely killed it, DJ Scheme played a great setlist, and to have Ski Mask the Slump God and Warhol SS show up was definitely a major bonus for the evening. This show BUMPED.

Ski Mask the Slump God doing his thing
p: @hclenakim(Instagram)

If you’re in the Vancouver area and wanting to see the best local artists and some major acts as well, you should definitely check out Locals Only Events and Fortune Sound Club.

Also thanks to @hclenakim for providing photos 🙂

DJ Ominaya w/Unity Dance Co. & Routine Supply at Fortune Sound Club - 04/08/2019: BUMPTHOUGHTS Review

DJ Ominaya performing at Midnight Mondays

p: Graham Smith

On the same night that A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performed the Vancouver leg of his Monster Outbreak tour at the Commodore Ballroom, DJ Ominaya(Instagram/@djominaya), who is A Boogie’s official DJ, came to Fortune Sound Club to headline Midnight Monday.

Unity Dance Company opening up the show

p: Graham Smith

Before DJ Ominaya got in the building, the focus of the event was on Unity Dance Company(Instagram/@unitydanceco), who killed all of their routines and definitely drew everyone’s attention. That was the first time I’ve personally seen a dance company be an opener at a club but it definitely served the purpose of getting the crowd energy up, and it definitely made people want to stay on the dance floor.

Another great component to the night was the Routine Supply(routinesupply.com) streetwear booth that was set up all night where owner, and an actual day one homie of mine, Ivan Pecuh(Instagram/@routine_supply) was holding it down and outfitting the males & females in some very clean hoodies, tees, necklaces, rings and more. All sales on this night were by donation as well, which made the fresh gear even more buyable. Having the streetwear booth there definitely added a great presence to the room and brought a unique element to the event.

Once DJ Ominaya took the Fortune stage the crowd was already moving and he kept the energy going by kicking off his set with Reggaeton and Spanish pop hits because you know those off-beat drums get the people really dancing. From there Ominaya started playing some Beyonce & similar songs and started shouting out all the single females in the building, which got all the girls going crazy and brought the environment up another level. From there some smoother R&B from artists like Khalid provided nice bass lines to keep the party going and contributed as a transition from the pop/dance part of the night into the more Hip Hop oriented finish.

Once some bounce started to set into the crowd DJ Ominaya started to pull out some Hip Hop favorites and of course some A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, which the attendees were hyped to hear as a lot were coming from his show. Ominaya continued with a mix of Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B for the rest of the night and definitely kept the vibe rolling.

DJ Ominaya going to work
(p: Graham Smith)

Ominaya going to work

p: Graham Smith

Overall, DJ Ominaya at Midnight Monday was definitely a bumpin party and with $4 drink specials and free Church’s Chicken being passed around(praise the lord), no one was having a bad time. Ominaya definitely did his duty by keeping the energy moving and locking people onto the dance floor with a variety of songs and sounds as well. Make sure to follow Fortune Sound Club(Instagram/@fortunesound) to see when you can make it to Midnight Monday so you can start of your week bumpin.

LOCALS ONLY Fortune Sound Club Takeover - March 15th, 2019: BUMPTHOUGHTS Review

If you live in Vancouver and you are wondering what the current state of the city’s local Hip Hop and art scene are looking like, you need to attend a LOCALS ONLY event, you won’t be disappointed. I had the pleasure of attending the event on March 15th at Fortune Sound Club that featured work displayed by local visual artists; Aidan Lawson, Tyler Pengelly, leanflavoredkoolaid, lakedamage, alexadamoi and Kevin Hackett. The focal point of the night was the stacked Vancouver Hip Hop lineup of Andrew Mulat, Howl, Goop Da Kidd, Juju Ki, Axel Muco, Stonecold Finger, and Auto.

Aidan Lawson photo display

LOCALS ONLY(@locals.only.events/Instagram) gave attendees an entrance to the night by first opening the photography & visual art exhibition in the underground room of Fortune Sound Club, with bumping trap & 808 heavy tracks playing in the sound system to get the audience ready for the array of local Hip Hop talent that was to come. The work of the visual artists had a similar effect as the album art, Photoshop work, crisp photography, and meaning that went into these pieces fit the theme and energy of the event perfectly.

visual art lineup for the night

Once everything was set attendees moved upstairs to get ready for the night of high energy local Hip Hop. On a personal note, I was very interested and excited to hear what some of these less familiar artists brought to the table, and I definitely wasn’t disappointed. The show began with Auto(@dontshift/Instagram) where he brought his alternative-trap sound, strong live vocal, and 2Pac/Chance the Rapper inspired overalls(DRiP) to set the tone for the night while doing a great job of keeping the crowd engaged.

Next up was Stonecold Finger(stonecoldfinger/Instagram), who kept the energy rolling but moved it into a different direction, as he used his versatility of different flows and strong lyrical content over spacey 808 beats to keep everyone bumping.

musical talent for the event

One of my favourite sets of the night followed as Axel Muco(@axelmuco/Instagram) took the Fortune stage, where his talent was shining. The performance started with a bang as Axel’s Autotune sound brought out a vibe that reminded me of Playboi Carti, and it immediately got the crowd engaged, but as the songs progressed it was apparent that Axel Muco can really sing. The proper mix of enough Autotune to define his style without overshadowing his vocal range and ability made for a sound that left a strong impression on everyone in the audience.

If you were to ask me who had the most L!T performance of the event I would have to go with juju ki(@jujukii/Instagram). Juju used his dynamic Denzel Curry-like flow, crowd engagement, and his hype man to create a large stage presence, and even brought out Coquitlam’s own JMON(@yuhh_itsjmon/Instagram) to turn up even more. The most apparent thing with juju ki is that he knows how to perform his songs very well live, and knows when it’s time to go hard and when to catch his breath, and it made for a performance that locked the enthused crowd in for the entirety of his set.

Goop da Kidd(@goopdakidd/Instagram) was next as he brought his catchy hooks, laid back delivery, and good range of songs to the event. Goop can be considered Vancouver’s Lil Pump by his appearance, and combined with his confident stage demeanour and the utilisation of his brother Yurmsauce(@yurmsauce/Instagram) for a few tracks, he displayed swag that was undeniable.

From there the night became a little edgier once howl(@howwwl/Instagram) took the stage, as he brought his Billy Idol-style and punk-trap sound to provide a dynamic show. Stage strategies like outfit changes and a hype man did a great job of contributing to howl’s overall performance and showcasing his style, and I am sure that that style will be remembered by anyone who sees him perform. The music closed out with Andrew Mulat, a fusion artist that brings touches of Trap, Alternative, and even Chillout EDM to his sound. Andrew used his unique style and confident stage presence to anchor the show with a bang while maintaining a strong sense of individuality.

that’s me at the event

Overall, LOCALS ONLY did great job of bringing a diverse collection of artists together, while maintaining the energy and sound that they knew their audience was looking for. Fortune Sound Club was also a great venue for the event, as a proven Hip Hop stage, the crowd was enthused, and the utilisation of the lower room for the art gallery added an influenceable dynamic to the night. I would recommend that anyone in the Vancouver area who is a fan of underground Hip Hop and local art check out a LOCALSONLY event, it was my first time attending one of their shows and it definitely made me want see another.

To keep up with LOCALSONLY events and their upcoming dates, follow @locals.only.events on Instagram and Locals Only on Facebook.

This show definitely BUMPED