The day will be kicked off with the Fernando Pullman Community Arts Center Jazz band with DJ sets from Soulection's Joe Kay & Andres, Tiffany Gouché, DJ Crooks and BoomYard LA.
In addition to the headliners, performances include Mellow Man Ace doing a special performance with his son Cazal Organism, Illa J, Frank Nitt, The Wav, Polyester The Saint, Niña Dioz, Jansport J, Nanna.B and Hannah. The event also touts a "very special surprise performance" and much more.
One of the main attractions of the day will be the Dilla's Delights Donuts (the Detroit based donut shop launched by the legendary producer's uncle Herman Hayes) Pop-Up shop inside the Delicious Pizza gallery Infinity Room with donuts by Dilla's Delights, a J Dilla photo exhibit and exclusive merchandise.
The all-ages event will also provide activities for kids including games, face painting and the magnificent “West Adams” castle jumper.
Volunteers from Los Angeles based non-profits including Dreamhaus LA, Fernando Pullum Community Arts and Lets.Give will be participating throughout the days activities raising awareness for art, music and charity programs in the community.
“This is a great opportunity for local families, friends and shop owners to come together and celebrate the flavor of West Adams”. - Rick Ross - Delicious Vinyl
The West Adams Block Party takes place Sunday, September 3 and is scheduled to run from noon til 8:00pm. The event will take place at Delicious Pizza, located at 5419 West Adams Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA.
For more information on Delicious Pizza, visit their website at deliciouspizza.com, for more information on Dilla's Delights, visit their Facebook page.
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