On May 12, Rémy Martin brought its “This Is My City” campaign to Los Angeles, celebrating the creatives and cultural tastemakers shaping the city through music, fashion, film, and community.
Sharafa Odusanya
Sharafa Odusanya
Sharafa Odusanya is the Sports & Music Editor at The Knockturnal, covering concerts, festivals, album releases, artist interviews, and the ever-evolving music landscape. Since joining the publication in 2024, he has reported on everyone from emerging artists to Grammy-winning performers, earning recognition for his thoughtful storytelling and engaging event coverage. A Los Angeles native of Nigerian American descent, he draws on firsthand experience producing sold-out music festivals and a passion for discovering artists across genres, giving him a unique perspective on the industry and connecting audiences with both established stars and emerging talent.
West Hollywood officially welcomed a new dining destination on Friday night as Très LA Bistro & Café hosted its Grand Opening Debut inside the iconic Pacific Design Center.
On Cinco de Mayo, Bryan Cranston brought the next chapter of the Dos Hombres brand to Novikov Beverly Hills, where guests gathered for an intimate happy hour celebrating the launch of Dos Hombres Blanco Tequila.
Blue Note Los Angeles set the stage for an intimate late-night performance on April 24, as Jozzy took over the room for her 9:30 p.m. set.
Ari Lennox brought her Vacancy Tour to YouTube Theater, where a live band anchored the production and a fully engaged crowd met a performance that felt both elevated and deeply personal, reflecting the growth she has embraced in this new era.
Prime Video brought out a strong crowd Monday night to The Culver Theater for the world premiere of Jerry West: The Logo, drawing a mix of NBA legends, filmmakers, and longtime figures connected to West’s legacy.
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.
Arin Ray pulled up to Los Angeles and delivered exactly the kind of night you hoped for if you’re tapped into real R&B. Smooth, intentional, and personal from start to finish. Set inside Blue Note Los Angeles, the night carried a little extra weight. The venue has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the city’s premier intimate stages, blending jazz roots with a forward-thinking mix of R&B, soul, hip-hop, and live instrumentation. It’s the type of room where artists don’t just perform, they connect.
There’s something different about a Dave show when it hits Los Angeles. Maybe it’s the distance from Brixton, maybe it’s the global reach of the sound, or maybe it’s the realization that UK rap is no longer regional, it’s fully embedded in the culture. Whatever it is, last Friday at the Hollywood Palladium, Dave made it clear that his voice travels just fine.