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As for Mars, the only thing that is missing now is for Marc Jacobs to design the special Louis Vuitton space suit.

“Warm it up!” rapper Doug E. Fresh bellowed into the microphone as D.J. Ruckus filled the halls of the New York Public Library with deafening jams. Fresh was just one of the many performers, music honchos, and highly stylized trendsetters who had flocked to the Fifth Avenue institution to celebrate D.J. Cassidy’s 28th birthday last night.
Cassidy Podell is one of the most sought-after D.J.’s in the music business, working parties from Hollywood to Capitol Hill; in fact, he was the official D.J. at President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Ball, in January. And D.J. Cassidy certainly draws a crowd. A slew of hip-hop royalty paid homage to the spin-master, including rappers Treach, from Naughty By Nature, Heavy D, Greg Nice, and R&B crooner Maxwell. Even Jay-Z and Nas showed up.
The party was a throwback to throwdowns of the past, when the bass was heavy, the vibe was laid-back, and people actually danced—it certainly didn’t hurt that Belvedere provided cocktails honoring Cassidy’s music icon, Michael Jackson. (“Could I get one Smooth Criminal, P.Y.T., and Thriller, please?”)
Cassidy himself was hard to miss, clad in a fire-engine-red tuxedo and got on the mic to get the party started. “Ladies and gentlemen, will you dance with me please?” he asked the crowd. “Tonight is all about the music! We’re just gonna party!”
First up was a performance by dance team and hip-hop collective the Retro Kids, who were outfitted in 80s and 90s gear complete with fades, chains, and flattops so authentic they looked like they break-danced straight out of a Kid ’n Play movie. In keeping with the old-school energy, Bobby Brown (yes, that Bobby Brown) hit the stage, performing long-lost hits such as “My Prerogative” and “On Our Own” for a crowd that included record-label tycoons Lyor Cohen and Benny Medina, British songstress Estelle, and D.J. Berrie.
But the highlight of the evening was a rare impromptu performance by the notoriously reclusive rapper Rakim. Regarded as one of the most influential founders of hip-hop, Rakim performed classics such as “Don’t Sweat the Technique” and “Juice” much to the mob’s delight. Even the usually reserved Paul Sevigny (owner of the shuttered Beatrice Inn) stripped down from his suit to a torn 1988 Rakim and Eric B. T-shirt to honor the legendary M.C. “I’ve been a huge fan of him for almost 20 years!” exclaimed Sevigny, while rocking out onstage.
And how did the birthday boy feel about the bash? “It was pretty overwhelming to celebrate with so many of my favorite artists,” he said, “but it’s a night I’ll never forget.”



On both Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July, Sensation will reveal the full-on splendour of the new theme – Wicked Wonderland – in Amsterdam, and naturally tickets for these two events are white-hot property right now. Indeed, most tickets for Saturday night’s escapade are already sold out! The remaining few tickets for Sensation on Saturday 4th July will go on sale on 30th May. These tickets are only available due to fraudulent or misplaced orders, tickets bought by touts, submission of incorrect credit card numbers, etc. So this really is your last chance to get your hands on Saturday tickets for the new upcoming Wicked Wonderland show. But, be warned, the amount of tickets are extremely limited!
There are also tickets available for the World Premiere of the Wicked Wonderland show, which will take place on Friday 3rd. You can then be among those to witness the magic and mind-boggling performances when entering Wicked Wonderland for the very first time!
IF YOUR IN AMSTERDAM PLS COME SEE ME AT THE HOTTEST PARTY IN AMSTERDAM
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