Soul Menace has long been recognized as an institution in Jakarta’s urban club scene. Stemming from their hip-hop roots in 1998, this collective of well-established individuals have been at the forefront of both club-based and street events, and have since solidified the presence of an unstoppable urban movement. As the essence of Soul Menace is not limited to hip-hop, their events incorporate oth
er genres ranging from soulful house to Baltimore Funk. Thus, recently, Soul Menace has promoted a slew of events that feature playlists of mash-ups and mixed-genre anthems, most notably their Mashed Potato event that was re-introduced in March 2010 due to popular demand. As a night that showcased a mixed bag of house grooves and soulful head-nodders, “Mashpot” introduced local club goers to an atmosphere and sound that had never been experienced before. Despite its success and overwhelming popularity however, Mashpot holds little precedence when compared with the notoriety of Soul Menace’s monthlyflashback hip-hop event, Rewind: The Classics. Starting in 2001, Rewind has established itself as the go-to event for hip-hop and R&B fans. As Soul Menace’s claim to fame, Rewind has earned multiple awards and is their biggest event. Without a doubt, the success of these events can be attributed to an impressive lineup of artists showcasing a smorgasbord of talents and achievements. Each a specialist in their own right, these Singers, DJs and MCs make up the collective substance of Soul Menace, which has delved into artist management in recent years.
2011 started the year with Soul Menace extending even further into the music/entertainment industry by exclusively partnering with Heavy Rotation Booking Agency based in NYC. This partnership ensures the quality of renowned international artists Soul Menace has exclusive access & rights to guaranteeing a unique experience of premier entertainers.
