Luxy has played host to numerous hip-hop superstars including Naughty by Nature, the Jungle Brothers, Ja Rule, Eve, Three 6 Mafia, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, but none have the star power of Snoop Dogg (real name Calvin Broadus), who will be smokin’ the dancefloor next Thursday night. The special guest for the show is Luxy’s worst kept secret — legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre (Andre Young). Dre introduced Snoop Dogg to the world in 1992 on the theme song to the movie Deep Cover. Later that same year, Snoop was the breakout star of Dre’s highly influential first solo project, The Chronic. With his laidback G-funk drawl, lanky frame and gang affiliations, Snoop became the sound and face of West Coast gangsta rap even before he released his seminal debut album, 1993’s Doggystyle. Snoop’s career has had its share of ups and downs since then, but he’s continued to make club hits, as well as star in reality shows, run youth football leagues, and become one of the world’s best-known entertainment figures. Tickets are selling briskly and may not be available at the door on the day of the show, so buy now or you could end up in the wrong kind of doghouse.
■ Beats by Dre presents Snoop Dogg on Thursday from 10pm to 4am at Luxy, 5F, 201, Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4, Taipei City (台北市忠孝東路四段201號5樓). Call (02) 2772-1000 or 0955-904-600 for reservations (English service available). On the Net: www.luxy-taipei.com. Advance tickets are NT$2,500 (available at Luxy or online at http://www.ticket.com.tw)
Photo courtesy of Luxy
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