Friday August 7 @ The Drunken Unicorn
Welcome2DLoLife presents...
BINK!, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, Welcome2DLoLife
Beat cypher with Day Tripper, Illastrate, Phil Nash, Wavy Wallace
Hosted by Fort Knox w/ sounds by Clyde Marley
+ Open Aux: The Link Up
+ Gene Brown Vinyl Pop-Up
+ Mini Hip Hop Museum Pop-Up
Doors at 8:00pm / $15 - $30 / 21+
Bink! is a Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musical visionary whose signature sound has helped shape the landscape of hip-hop and R&B for over two decades. Hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, Bink rose to prominence through his legendary work with Roc-A-Fella Records, producing standout records on The Blueprint by Jay-Z, including classics like “The Ruler’s Back,” “All I Need,” and “Blueprint (Momma Loves Me).”
Throughout his career, Bink has earned production and songwriting credits with some of the biggest names in music, including Kanye West, Drake, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre, Anthony Hamilton, Pusha T, John Legend, and J. Cole. His work spans platinum-selling albums, Billboard-charting singles, and critically acclaimed projects that continue to influence modern music culture.
Known for blending soulful samples, cinematic instrumentation, and hard-hitting drums, Bink’s production catalog includes records such as “Devil in a New Dress” from Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Drake’s “You Only Live Twice” from Certified Lover Boy, and multiple records for Rick Ross, Benny the Butcher, and Roc-A-Fella legends. With over 100 production credits and collaborations across hip-hop, R&B, and film soundtracks, Bink remains one of the most respected and influential producers in the industry.
Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon is an acclaimed underground hip-hop artist, songwriter, and cultural voice known for his razor-sharp lyricism, unconventional humor, and deeply soulful storytelling. Originally from Akron, Ohio and later rooted in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jah-Monte has built a loyal following through a relentless independent grind and a catalog widely respected throughout the underground rap community.
With more than a dozen projects released since 2019, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon has earned critical acclaim from major music outlets including Pitchfork, which praised projects such as I’ve Really Never Been Better, Beautifully Black, and As of Now for their layered lyricism, originality, and standout production. His music has been featured multiple times in Pitchfork’s “The Ones” series, solidifying his place as one of the most compelling voices in modern underground hip-hop.
Known for collaborating with respected producers and artists including Navy Blue, Sadhugold, Chuck Strangers, Pink Siifu, YL, and Deniro Farrar, Jah-Monte’s sound blends raw street narratives, introspective storytelling, and off-kilter charisma over soulful, drumless production. His Navy Blue-produced album Beautifully Black and collaborative works with Sadhugold helped establish him as a cult favorite among underground rap fans and vinyl collectors alike.
In 2024, Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon signed with the legendary UK-based Lex Records home to iconic artists such as MF DOOM and Ghostface Killah marking a major milestone in his career. His Lex debut As of Now expanded his global reach and further cemented his reputation as one of underground hip-hop’s most distinctive and consistent artists
