Celebrities, Luxury

VIKTOR & ROLF FRAGRANCE LAUNCH

On Friday night, Viktor & Rolf hosted a launch party for their new fragrance Tiger Lily Flowerbomb. The Sky Terrace of the Miami Beach Edition served as the perfect backdrop among bushes of tiger lilies, countless photo ops & a 15 minute drone show that took over the night sky.

The event was reminiscent of the scent – a summer oasis of sweet tiger lilies. The guest list included every influential influencer from the east coast and even brought out the face of the fragrance, Emily Ratajowski, to snap pictures with guests.

Thank you V&R and Industria Creative for having me be part of such a beautiful night!

 

Celebrities, Food

GORDAN RAMSAY’S HELL’S KITCHEN GOP

Miami’s foodie scene just took a elevated step forward with the edition of Michelin-starred chef and television personality Gordan Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen. Inspired by the hit television series, the two level restaurant is located in Downtown Brickell in the Met Square Complex.

A grand opening for the books complete with champagne towers, specialty drinks, raw bar & passed bites of Ramsay’s signature dishes including his coveted Beef Wellington. We drank, ate & danced it all off till the very end with send-off goody bags courtesy of Ramsay & Hexclad.

  – Pictures via World Red Eye – 

Celebrities, Fashion

AERIE x KELSEA BALLERINI

I kicked off the launch of Spring with Aerie at the Goodtime Hotel and it was exactly that. Aerie created “The Happy Spot” as the brand’s mission of sharing positive messages across social media to help create a safe and happy place for content consumption.

On the hotel’s popular pool deck, the brand designed a full playground of instagrammable  activations, including mini golf, swings & nail art stations. I provided the feel-good vibes before Kelsea Ballerini took to the stage to perform, Keepin’ It Real, a song she wrote exclusively for Aerie to inspire the Aerie community to love and let their REAL selves shine.

Aerie also kicked off its PSAs (Positive Scrolling Always) with its partners and its community sharing authentic, positive, unfiltered advice on how to control your time on social media, the importance of paying it forward and focusing on one’s own mental health.

Nothing but positive vibes all around… thank you for having me & keeping me smiling all throughout the day.

– Photos courtesy World Red Eye –

Celebrities, Luxury, Sports

PEGASUS WORLD CUP INVITATIONAL 2022

There’s only one time a year when obnoxiously big hats & puffy dresses are encouraged in So Florida & it’s for its premier annual derby the Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park.

I’ve been lucky enough to DJ this special event since it’s inception in 2017 & every year truly gets better! Back performing for VIP ticket holders in the Flamingo Room, this year the room collaborated with Faena’s cabaret show “Tryst” for small performances in between DJ sets & culinary provided by the highly anticipated LA transplant, Delilah. Of course, the room is also setup for live viewing of the race… but let’s face it, we’re really only there for the music & drinks!

The day long event started at 10am for me & lasted way until sundown when the derby turns into a full on concert on the track. This year’s line-up was a 90’s throwback with performances by Ja Rule, Lil Kim & Mase. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day with the weather dropping down to 60 degrees (the wind however, was not favorable to hats!)

Thank you to 1/st Entertainment for adding me to the line-up, already looking forward  to (and planning attire for) next year!

– Photos by World Red Eye – 

Celebrities, Spirits

CARDI B. WHIPSHOTS GLOBAL LAUNCH PARTY

It just wouldn’t be Basel if there weren’t art (or a celebrity driven event of course!)… appropriately, the perfect time to launch Cardi B’s newest spiked whipped cream venture, Whipshots. The Goodtime Hotel hosted the VIP event on their popular pool deck, Strawberry Moon with a pretty tight guest list.

In attendance, Timberland, Offset & of course the hiphop queen herself, Cardi B. On the playlist, lots of City Girls, Doja & of course plenty of Cardi hits. What a dream to have been chosen to DJ for such a legend.

– Pictures courtesy World Red Eye – 

 

 

Celebrities, Fashion

BOOHOO SWIM SHOW MIAMI SWIM WEEK

I couldn’t think of anything more Miami than a swim show at the iconic Versace Mansion during Miami Swim Week. So when Boohoo reached out to have me soundtrack their first ever runway swim show I was excited, flattered (and yea, maybe felt a little bit of pressure) but I quickly rearranged my schedule to make myself available to them. I understood the brand’s vision and turned around a playlist within a few hours (read that right… hours, not days) that was youthful, fun and fit the image.

The show was full surprises including a diverse group of models, including Tik Tok stars and social media influencers including Nikita Dragun. In the front row, Saweetie, Lele Pons and Austin Mahone to seat… and mid runway show – a live performance by Ty Dolla $ign. In true Miami fashion, the show followed with an afterparty & I shut the mansion down with a live DJ set featuring all the trendy bangers.

 

Art, Celebrities, Luxury

ART BASEL x RICHARD MILLE AFTER DARK

Wayne Boich’s annual Basel bash has quickly become my most anticipated event of the year! (Mostly, because Matt Brooks, leaves me literally in anticipation by never revelaing any of the event info prior to my arrival.) This year, the exclusive invite-only party was presented by Richard Mille, Don Julio 1942, and again partnered with one of my all time favorite brands, Armand de Briganc champagne. Celebrity guests included Dan Marino, Floyd Mayweather, Michael Bay, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Alesso were in attendance.

I kicked off the night with an old school hiphop & dancehall set before Ruckus took over the decks. Shortly after, Wyclef, Nelly & 2 Chainz graced the stage to perform all our favorite hits. Nothing beats an intimate concert overlooking the Miami skyline under perfect fall weather… grateful to have been a part of the experience another year!

Art, Celebrities

BETTER NIGHTS BASEL x MICKALENE THOMAS

The last time I collaborated with mixed-media artist Mickalene Thomas was back in 2013, when arriving to DJ at her Brooklyn exhibition she asked if I’d come with her to Switzerland for Art Basel. For an entire week overseas, she gave me the great honor of being her “in-house” DJ for her commissioned installation, “Better Days” at the Galerie Volkhaus.

When I heard from her studio manager in New York about a continuation to her installation almost 7 years later, and her invitation to return as the house DJ, you better believe I was 100% on board!

Channelling memories of her mother during the late 1970’s (and now into the early 80’s) Better Nights, creates a communal experience that celebrates the collective idea of family in all its multi-splendoured form. For the exhibition, features a 1970s-style home replete with faux wood panelling, wallpaper, and custom upholstered furnishings featuring Mickalene’s signature textiles. The walls adorned with  her work and those of friends and contemporaries including Nina Chanel Abney & Derrick Adams among others.

The immersive installation kicked off Basel Miami Beach and remained open every night hosting some of the most exclusive private parties for acclaimed press, art collectors, and even a night dedicated solely to the executives of Dior and celebrity guests Pietro Beccari, Lenny Kravitz and Barbara Becker. My all-vinyl sets (which all exclusively for Mickalene) included a variety of 80’s R&B & funk to compliment some of the musicians who took stage like Jody Watley and Meshell Ndegeocello.

Words can never explain the magic that takes place inside Mickalene’s installations, but I’m forever grateful to have be a part of them. They are forever  ingrained in my memory and in my heart.

Celebrities

SPOTIFY x ANITTA

As one of Brazil’s biggest pop stars, Spotify wanted to further amplify Anitta’s album launch within the US with an event that celebrated the artist and her fans. Produced within a warehouse in the Wynwood Arts District, the raw space was transformed to include beauty bars, multiple photo activations and of course, a stage (with plenty of tropical foliage) for an intimate surprise performance by Anitta.

The one-night event gave fans the opportunity to glam up and get down like the Brazilian queen… Literally, with dozens of professional make-up artists on hand to customize make-up to wig looks. The guest list was kept relatively hush, to keep the event exclusive and intimate; Hence, preventing me from posting anything prior on any social channels… Sorry friends!

Despite a small thunderstorm that hovered over us before opening the outdoor stage, it was amazing to provide the music before and during Anitta’s performance which included just four tracks from Festa Kisses.

Celebrities, Real Estate

THE DALMAR GRAND OPENING

Downtown Fort Lauderdale threw an epic party at the city’s newest lifestyle hotel, The Dalmar. The grand opening party welcomed VIPs, influential residents, and celebrities. I was honored to be the first DJ welcomed to play at the hotel’s rooftop and lounge, Sparrow, to soundtrack the VIP afterparty.

Right before I kicked off the party at Sparrow, Flo Rida performed all his top hits on the pool deck overlooking the downtown skyline. There was no shortage of food, drinks or entertainment throughout the night. Looking forward to future nights at this amazing new property, thanks for having me!

– Photos courtesy World Red Eye –