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FYF FEST 2017
An Adventure on the West Coast: FYF Fest -Exposition Park /Los Angeles, CA WRITTEN BY: JENNIE VELASCO
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tival in the Midwest parts, but this year the festival brought an epic lineup that inspired me to fly across the country. As much as this was an opportunity to visit my sweet friend, photographer, and Halfstack’s West Coast correspondent Nicki Niemet, there was still some great opportunity to experience the so-cal vibes that are the epitome of LA. The fest hosted six stages total, two of which were DJ centered dance parties lasting until 2am. The late opening gate times (5pm) allowed me an opportunity to explore downtown LA. The festival was hosted in Exposition Park; currently a bit of an
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eyesore, considering that the city of Los Angeles is updating its transit system surrounding the area for the 2028 Olympics. It still did not take away from the glory that is this Olympic park where the 1984 Olympics was once hosted and still has that eternal flame going alongside its RomanGreco statues. Notable acts that we caught included: Bjork, Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, A Tribe Called Quest (who performed their last festival as a group following the passing of Phife Dawg), Kehlani, Erykah Badu, 6lack, MGMT, Iggy Pop, Dave P, Kelly Lee Owens, and none other than the ultimate hip hop queen ….MISSY ELLIOT. Yes, we were pumped for other artists…but as Missy had said during her set; this was the first show she performed in the states in over 10 years. There isn’t a Missy song I DON’T know and for any fan, you know every song was a hit.