Ess Lounge is very proud to be downtown Raleigh's BEST award-winning nightclub and lounge. We know that it is because of the people who work so hard and bring so much of their talent to the club that we have enjoyed the success we have since the very beginning when we opened Ess Lounge way back in 2006.
We invite you to come to downtown Raleigh to Ess Lounge and meet the staff, bartenders and DJ's who make all the fun possible!
DJ Vegas is currently the only VJ in Raleigh showing every Saturday exclusively at Ess Lounge. VJ capability allows DJ Vegas to simultaneously show the videos of the songs he is playing on our large screen projector and plasma televisions.
Dj Vegas started djing full time three nights a week in Greenville, NC at age 17. He has played in citys from Las Vegas to miami and as high as vail way up in the colorado rockys. Dj Vegas is that rare dj that can play sets of everything from beach music to hip hop mashups or the 7hr house set that he has made imfamous with noise violation after noise violation. Dont miss your chance to see him live!
DJ Grant
Social Magazines Reader's 2007 Choice Award Winner "DJ of the Year"
DJ Grant has been in the game for some time now. His style is unlike any other due to the fact that he spends hours remixing his own music, making sure you dont hear a DJ set anywhere like it.With top notch mixing skills and killer mixes pumping out of the speakers he is sure to keep the dancefloor jumping all night. He has been remixing music for almost 14 yrs. He has been DJing
live for various nightclubs around Raleigh, NC for roughly 5-6 yrs. DJ Grantwas recognized at Social Magazine's 2007 DJ of the Year. You can find his exclusive remixes being played in clubs and radio literally all over the world due to the fact that any DJ canpurchase his remixes at either www. dramamix. com or www.crack4djs. net. He also used to remix for SelectMix and the Select Essentials/Street Tracks DJ mix series.
The Forum Resident DJ - Charlotte, NC
Over the past 7 years DJ DIRTYTHIRTY has played in every major city in America for Maxim Magazine and has
performed at Spring Break events in Key West, Panama City and South Padre Island, TX!
If it's mixing Rock & 80's with Hip-Hop or playing Hi-Energy Dance, Dirty will have you on the dancefloor all night long asking for more!
Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina he has taken the south eastern club scene by storm. He is currently the resident at Charlotte's superclub THE FORUM and it's sister club ALLEY CAT. He has also produced several remixes that are receiving lots of air play form the east coast all the way to Vegas and LA. Playing everything from hip hop to electro house, always managing to work in classic club anthems while staying on the cutting edge of today's music, he brings an energy and presence to the decks like no other. Reading the crowd and never missing a beat, his skillful track selection brings dance floors to a fever pitch. Make no mistake this versatile dj keeps the club moving all night from start to finish and leaves everyone wondering whats next.
Dj Supa Skip brings hip hop, rock, eighties, old school, house, techno, glam, and even video all fused together with turntablism, to give audiences a one of a kind partyrocker style that sends dancefloors into a frenzy! The music scene observed the ascension of Dj Supa Skip in late 90s due to his solid technical skills and of his ability to deliver a sound that sends clubs into a constant state of motion. Since embarking upon his musical journey, Skip has earned recognition for his DJ repertoire which allows him to unleash a flurry of energy every time he steps behind the decks. He is always a dancefloor favorite because of his ability to provide a variety of different sub genre's based on the vibe of the party or nightclub. He also marvels the crowd by showcasing a plethora of tricks such as scratching with his nose, behind his back scratching and even performing tricks while the record is on fire! You can find Supa Skip spinning in the hottest clubs from coast to coast, everywhere from California to Florida, with a main stay in the Southeastern US. He is the resident at Charlotte superclub The Forum and frequently plays a clubs such as Tilt, Ess Lounge, NV Lounge and has taken center stage at Myrtle Beach hot spots like the Afterdeck, Club Boca, Atlantis, Xanadu, and the world famous Mother Fletchers. Skip has also unleashed his turntable fury in Tampa at the Underground, Miami's infamous Mansion Nightclub, and in Atlanta at Level 3. He is currently a monthly resident at ATL's hottest new club, The Compound. With all these attributes Dj Supa Skip has gained a loyal following of fans across North America and it has allowed him to share the stage with international acts such as Dj AM, Dj Roctakon, Dj 2nd Nature, Dj Five, and Qbert, Skip's versatility has also allowed him to play for major corporations such as Puma and MTV. You can see Dj Supa Skip with all the stars from MTVs Road Rules, Real World, and Inferno on MTVs Reality Bar Crawl Tour DVD! Skip has also participated in corporate events like the NCAA/Cingular Wireless Shootout tour, which has thousands of participants and is held during the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. As you can see Supa Skip seems to be on everyones hot list and is invading ear drums one club at a time. Don’t miss your chance to witness on of the nations most sought after party rockers!
Dj Funk Junkie...Raleigh - http://www.myspace.com/1842641
DJ Funk Junkie plays out in Raleigh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Orlando, Richmond, Va. Beach and Knoxville, opening up for headlining DJ's and acts like: DJ Skribble from MTV, Funk Master Flex, Cypress Hill, Naughty by Nature, Gin Blossoms, and Violent Femms. Funk Junkie started as an underground DJ in 1998 going to raves/parties. His first gig was in Greenville, NC at the Sports Pad. Influenced by DJ Icey and Simply Jeff, DJ Funk Junkie spinns funky breaks, house, trance and drum ‘n bass. He’s DJ'd all over the east coast from Atlanta, Charlotte, DC, Va. Beach, Knoxville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando, South Carolina and out west in Texas. He’s transitioned into hip hop and still spins dance music, and still does parties. You can catch DJ Funk Junkie somewhere in Raleigh or on the radio on 88.1 or G105, and in Wilmington on 96.
Adam Hayes aka DJ Snugglz is an import from Ohio, who now calls the Carolinas home. His musical journey began in Myrtle Beach, SC at a weekly hot spot known as The Industry, although not as a Dj but as one of the clubs staff members. Adam was able to spend much of his time behind the booth watching countless super dj’s like Baby Anne, Icey, and Ak1200 perform. He was indeed a student of the game. With the help of Jeff Clark (Skip A Beat) and what he had been learning while working at the club, he was able to hone his skills and molded himself in to a local favorite. His hard work and musical talent helped Adam land his first residency at the world famous “Mother Fletchers”, Myrtle Beach’s hottest high-energy dance club. He spent the next 3 ½ years moving the Fletcher’s summer and spring break crowds with the hottest mix of new hip hop and dance tracks. During this time Snugglz was able to develop his skills even further to make him an “in demand” dj on the Grand Strand. This helped Snugglz gain a spot at the infamous Global Groove Productions Summer Foam Party Series (as seen on the E channel). Adam is more that just a guy spinning records. He also puts his hard work and determination back into the music community. He has sponsored many events around the Coastal area, and supports others when they do the same. This along with his support of A Beat Productions since it’s inception has prompted A Beat to sign Snugglz on to their already impressive roster of Carolina Dj’s. Snugglz ability to combine different styles of music from hip-hop to breaks, breaks to trance, have made him a super crowd pleaser. He has captivated audiences and electrified dance floors in the Carolinas over the past three years. Make sure you get out and see the next generation of proper dj’s…Dj Snugglz!!! Now playing every weekend @ Ess Lounge