Geko Jones & Mama Bass’ DJ Chela present a new dance-focused party bringing global bass to Brooklyn every third Friday:

Ade Soke
“Crowns Up”
at Friends and Lovers
Launching Friday, July 17th

featuring a guest set by NYC’s own legendary DJ Shakey. Part of New York City’s DJ elite, she has spun at virtually every metro area nightclub that contributes to the culture. She created and directs “Shakey’s Record Fair“, the “Warper Party“ (NY’s largest monthly electronic music showcase), and the original NYC clothing swap “Thrift On!“. The resident DJ for Gotham Girls Roller Derby competitions, Gemini & Scorpio Events (Swing House, Nouvelle Epoque, the Russian Baths), Rubulad, House of Yes, Bass Fueled Mischief, Dubday Mondays (Dubstep), and an all around bad ass.

The party will be hosted by H-Towns Turn Up Queen, La Comadre of the renown Bombón – Houston party.

“Ade Soke” means Crown Up in Yoruba. We gather monthly in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights to celebrate global dance music, focusing on folkloric rhythms of the diaspora with soulful and electronic interpretations, mixed and selected for maximum dancing.

Photography by Pedro De Las Rosas

641 Classon Ave, Brooklyn
10pm-On
No cover