When       Fri Jan 25 (9pm)
Where      American Museum of Natural History (W 79th St @ Central Park W)
Price        $20
Details      Event Info  
Note: Admission price includes a free ticket for a future museum visit. Tickets are available online, at Other Music, and at the door.

Irene Bradish of Flavorpill writes:
The only thing better than seeing A-Trak in a bumping club is partying with A-Trak in a big-ass museum. Tonight, Kanye’s DJ of choice tears up the turntables with his signature blend of crunk, punk, and funk, after shining the spotlight on his Fool’s Gold label signee (and significant other) Kid Sister. The manicured new priestess of hip-pop drops lyrics live, while her Windy City neighbors the Cool Kids check retro street beats and bass-fat tunes to pop and lock to.

WHAAAAAT?!?!?  All I want to know is,… who’s coming with me?  C’mon, people, someone step up and join me.  Seriously, I need at least one partner in crime to join me if I’m gonna go to this.  And I REALLY want to go to this. I’ll give you four reasons:

Reason #1:  As Kanye West’s DJ, A-Trak is probably the DJ who has the most visual presence in the pop landscape.  On top of that, he’s also one of the best turntablists out there period.

A-Trak beat juggling in a club in China

Reason #2:  Kid Sister has got this electro-hip-hop ish down and her energy is remeniscent of Salt-n-Pepa; perfect for a live show. 

Kid Sister - Pro Nails

Reason #3: Cool Kids are bringing people waaaaaay back with their spare beats and MF Doom-like (KMD days) delivery.  Weren’t you wondering when the old school (and I mean oooooooold school) sound was gonna come back around?

Cool Kids – Black Mags

Reason #4: You’ll be partying in the Museum of Natural History!