The process of gentrification began long before Izzy and Sophia were born, and although the term only recently gained prevalence in our cultural lexicon, the two natives share a sensitivity to the city’s changing nature. The story isn’t a new one, New York is in a constant state of flux and the East Village is only one example of the neighborhoods forged on this inevitable premise. It was home to CBGB – where punk bands like the Ramones, the Voidoids, and Television got their start Tompkins Square Park – a popular hangout for Allen Ginsberg and other Beat poets and the Nuyorican Poets Cafe – where many explored themes of cultural identity, civil rights, and discrimination. The migration of Beatniks into the East Village attracted hippies, musicians, writers, and artists who had been priced out of Greenwich Village, and within a couple of decades, the neighborhood became a countercultural mecca and haven for artists, misfits, and rebels. Alex and Zoe set out to change that, aiming to curate nights where genuine connection and creativity triumph over status.įor their third iteration of the party, the two collaborated with icon Trixie Mattel to bring together artists, musicians, drag queens, and creatives alike for what may well be the best party of the summer. While an irreplaceable aspect of the structure, it's easy to get caught up in the superficiality of it all. As nightlife cognoscenti, they are familiar with the culture of traditional club parties that are often too focused on the hierarchical aspect of nightlife - the who you knows, the VIPS and the like. An intentional occurrence that keeps you cemented for the whole night to see who and what is coming next.Įveryone knows that a great party requires three simple things: good music, good people, and good energy - the "GAG" party at Sunset at Edition last Thursday had all three.Īlex Chapman and Zoe Gitter, two LA based DJs, share a love for dance parties (a lost art nowadays) so they decided to create a night of their own. The experience has a matrix effect, one where you are fully submerged into Cudi's essence that he's curated for this specific experience. The free bar, and holographic vinyl plastered everywhere made for a trippy night, one where I, Logan Paul, Toby Mcguire, A$AP Ferg, and Lil Nas X surrounded the DJ booth to hear Kid Cudi perform 'Pursuit of Happiness' for what felt like the third time. To keep the vibes right, all attendees arrived costume ready, and with a performance to match. The name has high chances of being inspired by his 2009 hit song, "Entergalatic", which was driven by the act of falling into a deep psychedelic state to help escape the prison of our reality - a state the average party attendee can now manifest into their physical realm.Ĭudi rang in a group of New York's A- list and close ones onto the hundred and first floor of the Hudson Yard Edge for a strict costume-only Halloween party. ' Entergalatic Party' is a new late-night experience from Kid Cudi and Richie Akiva that gathers all over the world, the last one taking place during Paris Fashion Week. Kid Cudi is a man of many talents - musician, producer, actor, and now he can confidently take the title of an "official vibe curator." This notorious artist of 7 repubtable albums knows how to throw a party, and that's no surprise due to the relaxed and carefree attitude he relays in his music and everyday manner.
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