Crown Royal Marquis and Soulection brought their “Marquis Moments with Soulection” tour to Los Angeles on April 8, delivering an intimate night centered on music, culture and community. The event took place at Detour, where a packed room of fans, creatives and industry tastemakers gathered for a live experience rooted in Soulection’s signature genre-blending sound.
The event packed room of fans, creatives and industry tastemakers for a live experience rooted in Soulection’s signature genre-blending sound. Joe Kay, founder of Soulection, headlined the evening with a dynamic set that moved seamlessly across R&B, Electronic, House, Afrobeats, and other global influences. Support from Olea helped set the tone early, building momentum throughout the night as the crowd remained engaged from start to finish.

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Guests were also treated to a curated beverage experience, with signature Crown Royal Marquis cocktails, including the “Marquis Moment,” served throughout the venue. The brand’s presence complemented the evening’s atmosphere, reinforcing the event’s focus on elevated yet accessible nightlife. To close out the night, attendees were offered complimentary food from VCHOS, featuring a menu of pupusas, sliders and loaded fries.

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The Los Angeles stop is part of a broader national tour celebrating 15 years of Soulection, which has evolved from an underground radio platform into a global cultural force. Over the past decade and a half, the collective has helped spotlight emerging artists such as Brent Faiyaz, Snoh Aalegra, Daniel Caesar and Kaytranada. The event reflected Soulection’s continued influence on contemporary music culture, emphasizing connection through sound and shared experience.

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