Atlanta’s cultural melting pot simmers with homegrown flavor from various parts of the globe. This includes Africa to the Caribbean Islands, to Latin America and beyond.
The city’s breadth of sounds and styles were put on full display during the Red Bull Culture Clash Atlanta, as four of the hottest DJ crews in the A presented a smorgasbord of vibes that left attendees clamoring for more. Attendees descended upon Atlanta’s Gateway Center Arena on a brisk Saturday evening, where the floor had been converted to hold four separate stages on which the respective crews would musically clash during a succession of individual sets by each group.
Participants included Bama Tuesdays, Mashup Sessions, Rum Punch Brunch, and Perreo404, with each party crew presenting a contrast of styles that resonated with a segment of the crowd. Returning to Atlanta for the first time in five years, Red Bull Culture Clash put the focus not only on the talent, but the fans.
Crowd at Red Bull Culture Clash 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. // Justen Williams / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202311050028 // Usage for editorial use only //
Props such as foam fingers signifying one’s allegiance or support of each particular crew were readily available and visible throughout the building. Red Bull cocktails and other beverages helped keep the crowd juiced, while tasty treats were readily available via vendors in the building.
The crowd’s engagement was also significant in the ultimate outcome, as their noise levels and vocal response to each crew’s individual sets determined the winner of the four-round clash. This year’s competition saw Rum Punch Bunch take home the victory, with the collective securing the custom-made trophy.
Having been fortunate enough to witness the competition in live time, VIBE looks back at five of the most explosive moments from Red Bull’s Culture Clash Atlanta that had us partying the night away.
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Perreo404 Spices The Clash Up With Latin-Tinged Flavor
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Image Credit: Red Bull Media House // Stephanie Eley The Red Bull Culture Clash 2023 saw Perreo404 providing Latin-tinged vibes while backed-up by a varied list of heavy-hitters, all of whom brought the best game to The Peach State. Latin Grammy Award winning producer DJ Luian and Roscoe Dash each appeared on behalf of Perreo404, with Dash pulling out of mix of his greatest hits as the competition heated up and DJ Luian curating the vibes in masterful fashion.
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Bamba Tuesdays Hold Nothing Back
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Image Credit: Red Bull Media House // Stephanie Eley The show put on by Bamba Tuesdays during this year’s Culture Clash was full of melodic vibes imported from the islands, as the collective presented a loaded lineup of guests to help them tear the stage down. Moments like Wayne Wonder performing his smash single “No Holding Back,” and the sheer energy exuded throughout the night gave all crews in the building a run for their money and made the Bamba Tuesdays team formidable to contend with.
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Mashup Sessions Reps For Old And New Atlanta
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Image Credit: Red Bull Media House // Stephanie Eley With his position as one of Atlanta’s leaders of the new school solidified, it was only fitting that the 30-year-old represented for this city while rocking alongside the Mashup Sessions posse. Performing his hit single “Peaches & Eggplants,” the Gumbo creator sent the arena into a euphoric frenzy, resulting in the Mashup Sessions stage being among the event’s main attractions. The crew also brought out Travis Porter to rachet up the vibes, resulting in a scene resembling a house party, albeit in a professional sports arena.
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Rum Punch Brunch Rocks The Party
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Image Credit: Red Bull Media House // Stephanie Eley One performer whose presence was a pleasant surprise during the Culture Clash was Mapy, the Parisian violinist who’s unique blend of the classical and raw has afforded her stagetime with the likes of Pharrell Williams, DaBaby, French Montana, Rick Ross and more. Drawing from influences ranging from Hip Hop to Reggae and Soca, Mapy, who appeared courtesy of the Rum Punch Brunch crew, captivated those in attendance at the Gateway Center Arena. Another act that garnered a warm reception was Jamaican singer-songwriter Serani, who serenaded the audience with his 2008 hit “No Games,” which only added to the RPB team’s firepower.
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Crime Mob Brings Nostalgia To The Culture Clash
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Image Credit: Red Bull Media House // Stephanie Eley Atlanta legends Crime Mob got into the festivities at the Red Bull Culture Clash with a raucous set that saw the group running through a medley of their classic records. Having reunited as a full unit in recent years, the veterans’ chemistry was fully intact on this evening, as they treated the crowd to performances of fan favorites like “Stilettos,” “Rock Yo Hips,” and “Knuck If You Buck.
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