Established lifestyle and entertainment management group LifeBrandz unveils Rebel' Hood the first hip hop theme café in Singapore, located in the heart of Clarke Quay.
Inspired by the last active Writer’s Bench located at the 149th Street Grand Concourse subway station in the Bronx, the street art on the walls and numerous fixtures of Rebel‘ Hood are designed and executed by top local graffiti artists, collectively known as RSCLS.
The three main elements of graffiti art – tagging, throw-ups, and characters, fuse well with the lighting and the dulcet beats of Rebel’s resident DJs to create the perfect ambiance of a “meeting point”. An al fresco area offers the perfect respite for clubbers to sit back, chill out and watch the world go by.
The menu is conceptualized as a “black book” or a visual journal of an aspiring Hip-Hop cook. The food and beverages on the menu are named after key R&B or hip hop influences and interesting sketches of some items are present on the “black book”.
LifeBrandz, the leading lifestyle and entertainment management group behind establishments such as Zirca, Rebel, and Mulligan’s, presents its latest brainchild – COCO – at Singapore’s most beloved entertainment enclave, Clarke Quay. Primed as the ultimate nightspot for East-West pop music lovers, COCO which opened its doors officially on 2 December 2011.
Lifebrandz opened COCO to cater to an increasing demand in the nightlife scene for a party space where the music is versatile and which embraces popular East and West pop music. They are incredibly excited to introduce this new concept that’s dedicated to showcasing the latest pop music in the Asian region as well as featuring live entertainment and Asian DJs.
This spunky new club features a wide repertoire of music from popular Mandarin and catchy Korean, to funky Thai, trendy Japanese and contemporary English hits. Guests will also be roused to grooving good times with smooth mixes from the two resident Thai DJs (DJ Opx and DJ Love from central Bangkok) as well as future guest DJs from the region. For starters, COCO will play host to Brazilian DJ Masa on 17 December 2011 who will be spinning his unique ‘Masa Mixes’ of Korean pop. His love for Asian pop culture has inspired the young enterprising music producer /DJ to create mash-ups of Japanese, Korean and Chinese pop for an international audience (Pre-sale tickets at $30 are available at Mulligan’s and COCO; door tickets are priced at $38).
What’s more, COCO’s live music programme is boosted by energetic performances from its resident singers, comprising Eddie, Devin, Sasa, Aaliyah, and Penny. Accompanying them is the new four-piece resident band – Ammunition. The band and singers are supported by slick choreographed routines by a cast of Asian show dancers.
Cast in wooden panels, rugged exposed brick walls and flushed with windows that peek out into Clarke Quay’s vibrant scene, COCO offers an intimate contemporary setting fitted with a main stage with a 3m x 3m LED wall, an inviting bar and a posh VIP area. For those looking to host their own parties, there are two private luxe music suites – complete with pool tables and karaoke – that can hold up to 50 people in each room. One of these music suites also features a baby grand piano.
Guests will also be pleased with the weekly promotions such as Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays and Sundays. Hungry customers can pick from COCO’s selection of bar food such as pizza, chicken wings, and carrot cake which are served till late.
Overlooking the bustling Central Fountain Square at Clarke Quay, Aquanova presents an intimate chic setting with expansive space for multiple purposes; dining, drinking and even dancing.
Inspired by fluid organic curves and sleek lines, Aquanova also features a freeform island bar that sets the stage for its bartenders to showcase their flair and skill for concocting unique cocktails besides other bar standards. An al fresco area offers the perfect respite for guests to sit back, chill out and watch the world go by.
Rocking Aquanova’s unique and interactive centre stage every night from 10:30pm is resident band John Molina & Krueger featuring Alia, Geri, & Patrick; a stalwart name in the local live entertainment scene known for their electrifying performances of contemporary rock and pop hits. Accompanied by energetic dancers from Australia & Europe, John Molina and his band will no doubt catapult Aquanova to become the venue for a rollicking night of live entertainment.
Earlier in the evening, acoustic music from JJ “Live” provides the perfect ambient music to set the mood for a relaxing chill-out atmosphere for guests enjoying their dinner or sipping on an after-work tipple.
Savour creations such as Oriental Chicken Quenelles; a starter that is paired with cloud fungus mushroom and Bombay onion rings, as well as a creamy Lobster Cappuccino. Main course recommendations include Gratinated Japanese Dory with vegetable melange, wasabi mash and garlic-infused butter sauce, a piquant Laksa Seafood Skewer and Baked Saffron Seafood Rice studded with pristine tiger prawns, scallops, squid, mussels, capsicums and tomatoes. Aquanova’s rendition of the classic Italian dessert takes the form of a fragrant and luscious Pandan Cotta with Chin Chow jelly and a luscious caramel sauce.
Block C, The Cannery, #01-03 Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Road
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