After a very long hunt for the main artist, we've narrowed it down.
We tried for the biggest artists we could get. It wasn't an issue of them being too much money in some cases, it just didn't work out in their scheduling.
So we have some interesting options.
Out of the big rappers I suggested, we tried for Nas, The Game, Ice Cube or E40. Only E40 is available on that date. And he made a good deal for us and said he'd love to do it.
If you're not a big fan of his, you might be after seeing him live. He has a ton of club bangers, you might already know his songs but not even know it's E40.
Here's some of E40's hits
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BBRN2YLYzRU
https://youtube.com/watch?v=x-kVYrbYfJA
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AilXCmY7rQY
https://youtube.com/watch?v=kiaqoEryJpU (remix)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gfi_GKtOmSo
https://youtube.com/watch?v=3THY-tccu8w (my Players Ball theme)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cpHyJuXiwuk
https://youtube.com/watch?v=XcxSXLx-Q94 (Lil Jon and E40 with Metal Skool)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=KO0Ta7AGCFI
https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXzG7Kj8P24
E40 also is credited for creating most of the slang you hear in hip hop. You smell me?
Another option is Dave Navarro & DJ Scribble
Some samples of what you might see.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=jfgBDENH0dQ
https://youtube.com/watch?v=d4kZwcg7TUo&feature=related
https://youtube.com/watch?v=zWgG77MlwPM
https://youtube.com/watch?v=0LQrmtoHGzQ
https://youtube.com/watch?v=mZ6G1gFSqxQ
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AWtJVyZs9lU
In addition to these options, I might be able to add DJ QBert to this event. Hopefully we can get 1 or 2 more sponsors and we'll be good to go!
I'd highly recommend clicking some of these youtube links so you can give me your best input. Keep an open mind.
Also, the Players Ball will have a new venue this year. The Empire Ballroom closed down. We started off at C2K, then Prana Lounge and Empire Ballroom. Not bad to have only 3 venues over 10 years in Vegas. Each club eventually closed their doors and we searched for a new home. So I'll be excited for a change of scenery this time. I'll haver the new venue locked in within the next week or so.
If you have other suggestions for artist, I'll consider other options if they fit into the budget. But realistically, these 2 are in the price range and both would be totally hot.
I'd like to thank Pussycash.com for taking the main sponsorship and CECASH & AEBN for their sponsorships as well.
The CECASH Go Go dancers will be back! Definitely a highlight of our Vegas events.
Surprise guests will be at the Ball, can't say who they are, but you'll be super impressed.
For sponsorship info, hit me up @
theplayersball at gmail.com
Now vote!