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Function at THE FORK

January 7th! LameWays Artistry LLC and Eastside Studioz present : The Function at THE FORK! Slide East to enjoy some great eats and fire beats at the Fairview Food Plaza! We've got music by Atlanta's very own DJ ASPEN and 10+ Foodcarts and you will definitely ring in the first weekend of the New Year with a groove!

$10 tickets that get you a $5 coupon to enjoy the wonderful local vendors, food, and music at THE FORK! Buzzing top tier PDX performers like Swiggle Mandela, Veana Baby, and Julian Outlaw. Not to mention an amazing R&B/Hip-Hop Collective, Wild Trip; and experimental Rap/Rock duo Noise From The Void!

Check out more info on our amazing artists below, and we'll catch you Jan 7th 2023 at THE FORK! The Function starts at 8 with music at 9, only $10!

Swiggle Mandela

-is one of the most prominent figures in the Portland hip hop community. He has been making music almost his entire life and is the leader of the collaborative La Familia Gang Music, which includes his two brothers Timmi HendriXXX and Jasey Cordeta, along with a bevy of other artists primarily based in Portland. In October 2015, Mandela released Portland Parks," which he says is when his music matured and he dedicated all of his time and resources to making music. Mandela opened Shop La Familia and Co-op in North Portland in January 2019 to give hip hop artists a place to sell their music, merchandise and art. One of his main inspirations to open a store was Nipsey Hussle. He has since traveled around the country playing shows, including recent trips to Detroit and Los Angeles. Critics praise Mandela's musical versatility, lyricism, and conscious rap style. In October 2019, Mandela released his debut album Portlandsterdam.
Instagram: @Swiggle_Mandela

Veana Baby

- a native to Minnesota moved to Portland almost five years ago on a whim and has found a home miles away. They have started their music career while also teaching during the day. Coming from a musical theater background it is no surprise why they have such a fun and energy drawing stage presence. Mixing neo soul, trap, and rnb sounds they produce their own beats while freestyling most of their lyrics. They dropped a ep during 2019 and is excited to drop their first ever album in April of 2023. Veana Baby has a warm presence, open heart and stellar voice. Shes also the producer of some of her strongest material. Over beats or live instrumentation, Veana has powerhouse moments that could bring an audience to tears, balanced with playful bars for some gigs. Shes motivated and talented; thats a good combo. Allowing only the purest vibrations into your sound systems. Veana is not short of words to get you through
any occasion. From a soft "Don't Say His Name" to a sensual "City lights" to a bop "Honey Dip" and "Cotton Candy" either way it goes she has songs to speak to your soul.
Instagram: @veanababy_

Noise From the Void

- is an experimental rap/rock duo. Diverse bars, choruses, and voices from Detroit born rapper, Figure 8. Each song is meticulously crafted by Portland born musician, Young Ned. Fig and Ned are founding members of The Antelope Fishermen, an independent rap group. They came together to form a different kind group with an attempt at making original music honoring both rock and hip hop.
Instagram: @NFTVmusic

Wild Trip Ent.

- or formally known as Wild Trippy Gang is comprised of artists Ejiipt, Fortress Oriahki and founder Nello Fernando. A midwestern-based recording , marketing , and production company. With a really diverse team of creators of all kinds, taking over the music industry brick by brick. Currently stationed in Portland, Or; our intentions is to deliver top notch quality production by our top tier artist with unique, passionate, hungry, and skillful talents. Prepare yourself for a hell of a ride!
Instagram: @WildTrippyGang

Julian Outlaw

- is a Hip hop artist from Houston, Texas now living in the Pacific Northwest. Outlaw has steadily made his way down the 15 Corridor by way of Tacoma (WA), Corvallis, Eugene and currently Portland (Oregon). Since being in Portland he has helped the City of Gresham organize and host its first Juneteenth Celebration and has also worked with various nonprofits that aim to unite and foster opportunity in underserved communities. Proprietor founder of LameWays ARTISTRY. A label and artist wheelhouse that hosts events, distributes merch, encouraging everyone to vehemently pursue their dreams, and exceed their own limitations every day! LAME is an acronym for "Living Above Most Expectations". Julian currently has a few projects out that you can listen
to now! You can find and stream his music on all major music streaming platforms!
Instagram: @TheJulianOutlaw

SECURITY STRICTLY ENFORCED
18+ (21+ w/ ID for Alcohol Purchase)
$10 General Admission
JAN 7, 2023: 8PM (SHOW @ 9)
FUNCTION AT THE FORK