In the House with the Luniz
By Jhantu Randall
It was Saturday, September 25th and on this night the biggest show in town was going on at a private event just off of Portland Ave. Presented by EDABS and hosted by Scott Elkins media, this was not only a show but a fundraiser and a silent protest for the marijuana movement. Alongside the Luniz were a good amount of local talent from the pacific northwest.
As soon as the doors opened, the party busses picked up and transported the attendees from a predetermined parking lot and escorted them to the venue. Owner, Levi Lyon’s party bus was getting plenty of work and showing how smoothly that mans company runs in the process. The event itself was like walking into another world, for this night, everyone who attended was given the opportunity to escape from their daily lives and let themselves feel free for a few hours. As soon as you entered, the lighting was right, the catering was on point and the vendors were set up and ready to show their products, all while the bar was steadily keeping the drinks flowing.
As the people arrived and the environment was settling the first few acts kicked off the night. Setting the energy for what was about to be a slow burn as the night built itself into a roaring main event. Every artist presented their projects and in turn, sharing a piece of their life tied into their art in which they bared their souls during their allotted time and as a listener, I felt blessed to share in that moment with so many inspiring acts who all aspire for more. In this group the standouts were Ken OG and Mike the Mayor who both managed to bring the audience into their world, their struggles and successes in their songs.
At around 11 pm it was time for the main event!
As the lights shown, Scott Elkins took to the stage and energized the crowd as he announced the Luniz. After a couple of rounds of rawkus cheering and applause, out came Bay Area legends, Yukmouth and kuzzo fly better known as the Luniz. From their opening song the energy in the venue erupted as if a powder keg exploded. The release of positivity resonated with everyone as there was a synergy between the artist and audience. It’s this feeling that is both unexplainable as well as enigmatic. It’s this ability to summon such control that truly separates the good from the great. During the show, Yukmouth took to the drums to set up the transition to the next song, its during their set that they took a minute to give power through remembrance to the legendary bay area rapper, Mac Dre. At this moment the smell of good weed overtook the air as the crowd started chanting that legends lyrics. Then, the moment came, as soon as the baseline for “I Got 5 On It” hit the crowd got even louder as everyone fell into the anthem that played a part of so many peoples lives. To some degree this one song was on every cannabis lovers playlist. After the show Numskull said, “I love the energy of this area! While we travel all over the world the vibe here always feels like home.”
It’s with that quote that solidifies the pacific northwest’s place in the conversation when it comes to artists preferences when it comes to performing. Now with that said, its on us the fans, die hard and otherwise to really show our support for a genre of music that not only helped raise us but continues to accompany us as we continue to live our lives.
By Jhantu Randall
It was Saturday, September 25th and on this night the biggest show in town was going on at a private event just off of Portland Ave. Presented by EDABS and hosted by Scott Elkins media, this was not only a show but a fundraiser and a silent protest for the marijuana movement. Alongside the Luniz were a good amount of local talent from the pacific northwest.
As soon as the doors opened, the party busses picked up and transported the attendees from a predetermined parking lot and escorted them to the venue. Owner, Levi Lyon’s party bus was getting plenty of work and showing how smoothly that mans company runs in the process. The event itself was like walking into another world, for this night, everyone who attended was given the opportunity to escape from their daily lives and let themselves feel free for a few hours. As soon as you entered, the lighting was right, the catering was on point and the vendors were set up and ready to show their products, all while the bar was steadily keeping the drinks flowing.
As the people arrived and the environment was settling the first few acts kicked off the night. Setting the energy for what was about to be a slow burn as the night built itself into a roaring main event. Every artist presented their projects and in turn, sharing a piece of their life tied into their art in which they bared their souls during their allotted time and as a listener, I felt blessed to share in that moment with so many inspiring acts who all aspire for more. In this group the standouts were Ken OG and Mike the Mayor who both managed to bring the audience into their world, their struggles and successes in their songs.
At around 11 pm it was time for the main event!
As the lights shown, Scott Elkins took to the stage and energized the crowd as he announced the Luniz. After a couple of rounds of rawkus cheering and applause, out came Bay Area legends, Yukmouth and kuzzo fly better known as the Luniz. From their opening song the energy in the venue erupted as if a powder keg exploded. The release of positivity resonated with everyone as there was a synergy between the artist and audience. It’s this feeling that is both unexplainable as well as enigmatic. It’s this ability to summon such control that truly separates the good from the great. During the show, Yukmouth took to the drums to set up the transition to the next song, its during their set that they took a minute to give power through remembrance to the legendary bay area rapper, Mac Dre. At this moment the smell of good weed overtook the air as the crowd started chanting that legends lyrics. Then, the moment came, as soon as the baseline for “I Got 5 On It” hit the crowd got even louder as everyone fell into the anthem that played a part of so many peoples lives. To some degree this one song was on every cannabis lovers playlist. After the show Numskull said, “I love the energy of this area! While we travel all over the world the vibe here always feels like home.”
It’s with that quote that solidifies the pacific northwest’s place in the conversation when it comes to artists preferences when it comes to performing. Now with that said, its on us the fans, die hard and otherwise to really show our support for a genre of music that not only helped raise us but continues to accompany us as we continue to live our lives.
Insight into the Mind of a Mogul
By Jhantu Randall
When it comes to the world of entertainment there’s an unspoken hierarchy that exists to
keep the institution in constant motion. The crowd looks to the artist, the artists needs the
energy of the crowd but is constantly searching for the connections the manager has. In turn the
manager aspires to be apart of the entertainment label, the labels real power lies behind the
curtain. It’s here where the real power is manifested and harnessed as it slowly finds its plot
points.
This view into that world comes by the way of Scott Elkins, owner of
ScottElkinsmedia.com , a multimedia platform that not only finds and developed artists, but a
company that has ambitions of reaching multiple levels and in turn being an example of an
entity that’s fully self sufficient when need be. This vision is birthed from the mind of Scott Elkins
himself who through this process always operates from a perspective of efficiency is good but
there’s always room to improve. Nights out doing the work of networking, he’s constantly piecing
the players in a position to win or at the very least, compete based solely off the talents each of
them personally possess.
“Like Nick Nolte said in Blue Chips, I can show you the playbook but its up to you to put
it into play,” this is a motto Scott always managed to push the conversation back to. Upon
hearing his philosophy this piece of information became almost essential. As the night began,
we headed to the Lofi in Seattle to celebrate DJ Yogi’s birthday. On our way to the venue, Scott
talked about his involvement in wrestling as he set a place to bring his championship belt with
him. I point this out to highlight the many different industries Scott Elkins has his hands in, it
goes beyond just music it expands to every facet of entertainment. “To build a solid legacy I’m
only as good as the people around me, if not for them we couldn’t build this,” this came out in
our conversation where he told me how he literally built his current life from rocky roads and
how that motivates him to bring up others around him. Arriving at Lofi about an hour before the
show, Scott is greeted by his friend and client, a rapper named Keyz. After a few minutes
smoking outside we were approached by the doorman, Rob. In conversations with this man it
was clear he’s the kind of guy you want running security at any venue. Always aware of what’s
going on in his surroundings, but when you speak with him, it’s the depth of knowledge he holds
that separate him from most. After only 10 minutes it’s clear that this man, while only in his mid
30’s has lived countless lives in his past.
Now it is 2021 and we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic so the turnout wasn’t
expected to be too large, however, due to Scotts way of marketing his clients, word got out
about this event as people started arriving around 8-9. Alongside DJ Yogi was an associate who
goes by the name DJ Dot Diggler, watching these 2 set up for their set was like watching 2
doctors preparing for surgery. They both made sure that they were in charge of as much as
humanly possible. A well put together set list got the floor active as they both set a mood and
carried the vibe throughout the night with their selections. The biggest surprise for me was when
they threw the song “Shout” by the Isley Brothers into the mix, nut honestly, it landed with the
crowd. From this event at Lofi, the patrons then boarded the Seattle Party Bus where the
celebration continued and the partygoers got to converse more with one another. It was here
where Scott really showed his philosophy. From always reminding his clients that this is what
hard work and belief gets you, to controlling the occasional rowdiness from those who may have
consumed too much liquor.
Overall, the night was a great escape from the monotony and routine in which the past
year and a half has instilled on us. From being able to get out to seeing an excellent and
exclusive show with artists who are a master of their crafts, for 6 hours life felt good to be lived and experienced. Through Scott's work and tireless efforts, this night is just a small taste of what’s to come once the world overcomes this Covid 19 pandemic and people leave their solitude and truly reach out to connect with one another again.
By Jhantu Randall
When it comes to the world of entertainment there’s an unspoken hierarchy that exists to
keep the institution in constant motion. The crowd looks to the artist, the artists needs the
energy of the crowd but is constantly searching for the connections the manager has. In turn the
manager aspires to be apart of the entertainment label, the labels real power lies behind the
curtain. It’s here where the real power is manifested and harnessed as it slowly finds its plot
points.
This view into that world comes by the way of Scott Elkins, owner of
ScottElkinsmedia.com , a multimedia platform that not only finds and developed artists, but a
company that has ambitions of reaching multiple levels and in turn being an example of an
entity that’s fully self sufficient when need be. This vision is birthed from the mind of Scott Elkins
himself who through this process always operates from a perspective of efficiency is good but
there’s always room to improve. Nights out doing the work of networking, he’s constantly piecing
the players in a position to win or at the very least, compete based solely off the talents each of
them personally possess.
“Like Nick Nolte said in Blue Chips, I can show you the playbook but its up to you to put
it into play,” this is a motto Scott always managed to push the conversation back to. Upon
hearing his philosophy this piece of information became almost essential. As the night began,
we headed to the Lofi in Seattle to celebrate DJ Yogi’s birthday. On our way to the venue, Scott
talked about his involvement in wrestling as he set a place to bring his championship belt with
him. I point this out to highlight the many different industries Scott Elkins has his hands in, it
goes beyond just music it expands to every facet of entertainment. “To build a solid legacy I’m
only as good as the people around me, if not for them we couldn’t build this,” this came out in
our conversation where he told me how he literally built his current life from rocky roads and
how that motivates him to bring up others around him. Arriving at Lofi about an hour before the
show, Scott is greeted by his friend and client, a rapper named Keyz. After a few minutes
smoking outside we were approached by the doorman, Rob. In conversations with this man it
was clear he’s the kind of guy you want running security at any venue. Always aware of what’s
going on in his surroundings, but when you speak with him, it’s the depth of knowledge he holds
that separate him from most. After only 10 minutes it’s clear that this man, while only in his mid
30’s has lived countless lives in his past.
Now it is 2021 and we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic so the turnout wasn’t
expected to be too large, however, due to Scotts way of marketing his clients, word got out
about this event as people started arriving around 8-9. Alongside DJ Yogi was an associate who
goes by the name DJ Dot Diggler, watching these 2 set up for their set was like watching 2
doctors preparing for surgery. They both made sure that they were in charge of as much as
humanly possible. A well put together set list got the floor active as they both set a mood and
carried the vibe throughout the night with their selections. The biggest surprise for me was when
they threw the song “Shout” by the Isley Brothers into the mix, nut honestly, it landed with the
crowd. From this event at Lofi, the patrons then boarded the Seattle Party Bus where the
celebration continued and the partygoers got to converse more with one another. It was here
where Scott really showed his philosophy. From always reminding his clients that this is what
hard work and belief gets you, to controlling the occasional rowdiness from those who may have
consumed too much liquor.
Overall, the night was a great escape from the monotony and routine in which the past
year and a half has instilled on us. From being able to get out to seeing an excellent and
exclusive show with artists who are a master of their crafts, for 6 hours life felt good to be lived and experienced. Through Scott's work and tireless efforts, this night is just a small taste of what’s to come once the world overcomes this Covid 19 pandemic and people leave their solitude and truly reach out to connect with one another again.
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