No backpacks or other large bags will be permitted at entry. If a bag is necessary, we encourage you to carry something the size of a standard fanny pack or clutch. All bags subject to search at entry.
All patrons will be subject to wanding with a metal detector at entry. No weapons, including folding pocket knives, will be allowed to enter the venue.
No outside drinks or reusable drink containers will be permitted. This includes Camelbak style backpacks.
No smoking allowed inside venue. We have an open re-entry policy, so you will be permitted to go outside if you would like to smoke during the event.
RiFF RAFF
RiFF RAFF aka Jody Highroller aka DALE DAN TONY an All American rapper who’s family heritage is of Swedish, German, Russian & Israeli origins was Born in Texas, known for his freestyle skills and creative word play. His natural wordsmith & poetic / visual creative depiction was so vastly different that in 2013 Super Producer Diplo, arguably the most popular producer icon of our time, signed RiFF RAFF to his record label “Mad Decent.” After he signed a deal with “Mad Decent” to release his first studio album titled ‘Neon Icon’ which was released in 2014. Neon Icon had the worldwide hit single ‘Tip Toein’ In My Jawdinz’ which went Gold selling & streaming over 500k copies along with Dolce & Gabbana then followed with DJ Mustard Produced track ‘How To Be The Man.” The album also featured artists such as Mac Miller, Childish Gambino, Mike Posner and many others. The album enjoyed enormous success.In June 2015, he geared up for the release of his second studio album, ‘Peach Panther.’ Which featured the hit song ‘Carlos Slim,’ and songs featuring G-Eazy, Gucci Mane, Danny Brown. RiFF RAFF has continued to tour the world to sold out venues running and leaping on stage making music a sport, he took a few years off of music to gather his ideas. In Aptil of 2019 RiFF RAFF released his Official Sophomore album “PiNK PYTHōN” while teaming back up with Derek Allen his long time friend and producer who produced Neon Icon with mad decent & Diplo to restore that same High Quality Level Of Music. On the heels of “Pink Python” RiFF just released “Cranberry Vampire” which has production most notably from DJ Paul from three6 Mafia and DIPLO. He has truly become one of the biggest and most underrated musician / icon athletes of our time.
Jarren Benton
For an artist with serious mainstream aspirations, Decatur, Georgia's Jarren Benton has spent his career going against the grain. One of Funk Volume's premiere acts, Jarren admits, "I love the music I do now. I do it in the safe-mode." That's rather shocking for an artist whose last album, Freebasing With Kevin Bacon lived up to its name, at least in attitude and style, evident on single "Skitzo." He continues, "I want to take it a lil' further. I just haven't had the balls to go all the way there yet, 'cause I presently want to keep a foot in the mainstream too."
However, courage is not something Benton's music or live show is lacking. Studied in the anything-goes showmanship of Prince, Marilyn Manson and Method Man, Jarren shares, "The essence of giving of a good show is not givin' a fuck," he says, while pointing to stage-diving, beer-chugging and more depending on the night's particular vibe. This type of authenticity, balanced with intricate, golden ear-informed lyricism has attracted attention from Erick Sermon (EPMD, Redman) to No I.D. (Common, Kanye West) in courting Jarren to potential major label deals. However for the father and family provider, only indie juggernaut Funk Volume really voiced his biggest concerns. "All I was asking for was progress. I just wanted to know that what I was doing was the right move – especially chasing a dream with a family." Funk Volume offered what Def Jam and the others weren't – and in recent years, Jarren has been able to support his family and his dreams simultaneously.
In addition to Funk Volume, which Jarren refers to as "family," the rapper maintains strong ties in the Atlanta community, such as Rittz, Playboy Tre, Spitzwell and his SMKA affiliates. "It's the best of both worlds," says Jarren, of playing a significant role in a respected collective of talent, as well as being an artist in one of the most powerful new labels in Hip Hop. "We all still came from that era about lyricism, even if you were making Southern music."
After two successful digital releases and a video fast-approaching one million YouTube plays, Jarren is hard at work on what will inevitably be his biggest album to date. Following the star-filled supporting cast of Freebasing With Kevin Bacon and Huffin' Glue With Hasselhoff, the comedic emcee promises to break from the series with a purpose in mind. "This one has a different vibe. It's a lot more personal stuff so people can learn who Jarren is," he says, also suggesting more refined production that translates more to his ambitions of being a household name. In the same vein, that courage Jarren felt was missing is brewing on his upcoming work. The vet points to "Heart Attack" and "Smells Like Murder" with R.A. The Rugged Man as some of the most conceptual, dazzling work he's recorded to date.
"From my ranges of influence, I think a lot fans appreciate my personalities, but they don't really get into the music… yet," admits Benton of his available catalog. The stakes are high and the time is right for the man who has pursued a dream for a decade. "I love this. I'm not driven by money, but I'm conscious of making music that can be universally appreciated." It is coming to life for an artist closely connected with the tenants of Hip Hop: style, skill and absolutely not givin' a fuck.