For the last few years, New Orleans rappers 504icygrl and PoppyH have organized dozens of editions of Nola Secret Sesh. Each event, many of them themed, includes DJs, performances and vendors for parties centered around an appreciation for cannabis.<\/p>\n
Over time, though, the seshes have morphed into a community, say 504icygrl and PoppyH, who host events through their brand Krewe Da Label<\/a>. A love for smoke might have brought people together, but the\u00a0Nola Secret Sesh<\/a> also is about art, creativity, local culture and music.<\/p>\n \u201cThe music at the sesh sets the whole vibe, and it lets people know what type of community we invite. I think our playlists and the music we use on our posts and ads, it\u2019s obvious this is a connected community, an inclusive community,\u201d 504icygrl says. \u201cDon\u2019t come up in here with racist stuff, with anti-weed stuff. The music shows what the sesh is.\u201d<\/p>\n 504icygrl and PoppyH have set out to capture that vibe on their new collaborative project<\/a> \u201cNola Secret Sesh: The Album.\u201d Co-executive produced with DJ and producer Raj Smoove<\/a> and rapper-producer Kr3wcial<\/a>, the album features a number of New Orleans artists, including Denisia, Shaogrove Coal, Ryan \u201cShaggadelic\u201d Batiste, ET Deaux, Rapbaum and Million$. There also is a closing track by Downtown Lesli Brown, and comedian Jo Jackson dips into bounce on an interlude that raises the late-night curtain on the album\u2019s second half.<\/p>\n