Since their inception in 2010, local independent culture firm EKL has specialized in visual production, music, and clothing, creating a unique brand designed to cultivate all things creative, aiding clients in the pursuits of their passions. Tonight, Verve dance studio hosts the collective's fourth anniversary party, featuring music from Kinda Like Dreamin', Wza, Goodman Brown, Shuteyes, Hooizzy, and Rada Rada. Buffalo MC's Sammy Booms and Dr. Ooo of Kinda Like Dreamin' will also have solo sets at the event which will include free drinks, photography, clothing giveaway and a copy of the EKLephantz Volume 2. mixtape with $10 admission.

The lineup features some of best local hip-hop talent, a group of artists committed to keeping the founding cultural ideals of the genre intact with individual style, thoughtful lyricism, and soulful instrumentals full of personality. As new producers and rappers continue to emerge on a consistent basis, Buffalo hip hop is a growing scene, full of creative, innovative and deeply passionate artists. Head down to Verve at 10pm and catch the EKL's celebration of the inspiring work they do to help build our strong sense of local culture. Watch the video for the new Dr.Ooo single below, "Primetime," produced by Goodman Brown, which appears on the EKLephantz Vol 2. mixtape as well as a new EP, Canary Yellow, due out this summer.