America Offline: A Recap
Staten Island, we did it. America Offline was a huge success, and we're still riding the high of it.
The concept was simple: disconnect to reconnect. Put the phones down, walk into a room, and be present with each other for one night. Judging by the energy in that room on July 11th, we think it worked.
The Lineup
Every performer, DJ, and artist who touched the stage that night poured something real into it. Big love to co-presenter DJ Mac Rascal, Dave Noodlez, Paul Marz, Mic-T, Ladibree, Nitti iiCe, Squeegie O, PrettyBoy Lou, D3signer Dr3ams, live art from Jodi Dareal, and live printing from Old Time Press.
Every one of you brought a piece of what made this thing feel alive.
SMALL BUSINESSES
Shopping local, eating good, supporting Staten Island businesses. That's the whole point. Shoutout to Zooted NYC, Big O's BBQ, Project Latte, Strawberri Shorti, Scorpio Moon, and Shagara.
The Sponsors
None of this happens without the people who believed in it before it happened. Thank you to New York Life, RichmondHood Co., Projectivity, Cedar Terrace, and 5 Borough Clean Up.
DRUGUNN$ Stage
A stage built in memory of DRUGUNN$, with proceeds from Stereotype Co. going straight to his family. This one was personal. Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out for it.
"It means the world to us to come together to celebrate the life of our friend DRUGUNN$. Seeing everyone come out to celebrate his life meant the world to us." - Dave Noodlez
By the Numbers
We raised over $2,000 for the community and for DRUGUNN$'s family. That's not a number we take lightly. Thank you for putting your money where your heart is.
RECAP
Huge thank you to Jahtiek Long (@jahtieklong) for capturing the night exactly the way it felt. Keep an eye on our page, we'll be rolling out the full gallery soon.
America Offline was reminder that the best nights happen when we put the phones down and show up for each other. Staten Island showed up. We'll see you at the next one. Long Live Gunn$
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