On any given day in Los Angeles, CA there's at least 3-5 dope music-centered events to attend. Every blue moon you will come across a concept event like Beats & Brunch LA that creates something to be experienced. Dizon Dreams and The LA Mixer hosted a celebration exploring west coast sound in true Los Angeles fashion with a chic, backyard boogie. The beats selected by DJ Erok carried the vibe allowing people to mix and mingle while enjoying the hip hop inspired brunch menu. At the bar, you could grab tasty cocktail from Robb Roy called Rum D.M.C, Thug Passion or Wu-Tang Forever or menu choices like Eggs Gonna Give It To Ya, breakfast dessert or Craig Mac 'n Cheese curated by Chef Lovely were a nice touch.As the drinks were flowing and people were connecting awaiting the featured guest panel curated by Brittney Boston of Musicology. Miracle, the violinist/producer/singer/lyricist and aspiring author, commanded our attention with her violin, singing and dancing over the instrumentals for Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre's "Ain't Nothing But A G Thang" and Ice Cube's "Today Was A Good Day". She further set the tone ushering in a pleasant atmosphere to receive the diverse in thought, and well versed panel of artists and influencers that have been working and making waves on the west coast in music culture and industry for quite some time.
Allow me to introduce Curtiss King, rap artist, producer and engineer who brings a fun, funky, charismatic 90's flavor to everything he creates. He has worked with a variety of high-profile and emerging artists such as: Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, MURS, Hit-Boy, Glasses Malone and Noa James to name several. Chris Alfaro of Free The Robots also shared knowledge with us about the rise of the "collective" from his direct experience with Low End Theory and Soulection. He is signed to Alpha Pup Records and designs psyche, jazz, electronic, hip hop sounds. Ervin "EP" Pope has made at least 5 of your favorite records. No lie. He's worked with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Ne-Yo, Janet Jackson and the list goes on for quite awhile. Not only is he your producer's favorite producer, but he's a mentor and the creator of a new platform showcasing emerging talent called, The Art of Hip Hop Live here in Los Angeles. The last panel member was Besidone Amoruwa, She currently works with Revolt TV, and has worked with Aftermath/Interscope, BET, Hidden Beach Recordings and Larrabee Recording Studios. It's safe to say she's an influencer of music culture.All of those involved with this event from the creators, moderators, panelists, chefs, mixologists and attendees I felt there was an authentic love and support for music. The preservation of the music that has paved the way, and the yearning to be uniquely true to themselves to discover and mold what's next for the west coast sound and music in general. This is a great environment to explore music from various perspectives and I look forward to the next Beats & Brunch LA!