In a delightful turn of events, Snoop Dogg made an unexpected appearance at EDC, unleashing a surprise NFT drop.
If you thought the Electric Daisy Carnival couldn't get any more fantastical, think again! Snoop Dogg made a surprise appearance last weekend at the festival's first major edition since the pandemic. He teamed up with Grimes, one of the main headliners, to present a unique NFT to a lucky festival-goer. ZASH Global Media After an eye-catching display from drones, the exclusive NFT was beamed skyward as part of the festivities. Bored Apes Yacht Club As one insider remarked, \"If it seems like the Electric Daisy Carnival has been occurring frequently, that’s because it has—twice in the last seven months.\" The 2020 event was understandably canceled, and the 2021 version was moved to October rather than its customary May slot. The latest installment, themed \"Kinetic Bloom\" to symbolize growth and the planting of positive seeds for our futures, marked EDC's return to its familiar timing and venue at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Local outlet Las Vegas Weekly The jubilant homecoming featured a brand-new stage setup and drew an estimated nightly crowd of over 100,000 party-goers. Although Friday night’s expected fireworks were canceled due to wind, Snoop’s surprise set provided an unexpected thrill, exceeding the already high expectations of EDC fans.
Fans of Grimes—a celebrated DJ and producer, who is also noted for her previous relationship with Elon Musk—received hints about the weekend's surprises through her social media. On Saturday morning, she announced, “I’m taking you on a T3chn0 Odyssey tonight at EDC with the first-ever Space Drop, as well as new unreleased music,” coupled with a visually striking, very Grimes-type tech-inspired music video.
According to reports from Las Vegas Weekly, Snoop’s performance was initiated by the chill trap artist Jauz, who was actually part of EDC's lineup. This unannounced show marked Snoop’s second performance in Las Vegas within just two weeks, following another surprise gig at the popular venue Friends & Lovers. tweeted \"During Snoop’s surprise show, spectators were entranced by a breathtaking light display as a constellation of drones projected an unprecedented NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club into the night sky,\" detailed one source.
Following the NFT minting on the blockchain, ZASH gifted one fortunate attendee with the actual Bored Ape NFT (worth an impressive nearly $300,000), dazzling the audience during the drone light show.
"It’s incredibly amazing to be part of something historic, creating the first-ever Bored Ape drone NFT for ZASH and Lomo at EDC 2022,\" expressed Bart Hendrikx from the team behind this spectacular event. They've provided similar visual experiences for other renowned festivals like Burning Man and humanitarian causes like UNICEF. Us Weekly Even those who could only experience the festival remotely were able to enjoy the excitement. A music-centric streaming service officially collaborated with EDC to broadcast the entire weekend to the Web2 audience. As reported by Us Weekly, Lomotif saw staggering numbers—80 million viewers and 1 billion ad impressions—while Snoop performed amidst the drone displays, causing their ranking on Apple's charts to spike to #101. Along with the pioneering BAYC NFT drop, Lomotif also surprised another lucky viewer with a brand-new 2022 Tesla Model X Plaid, valued at $200,000. Perhaps EDC passes have transformed into the latest type of lottery ticket.
ZASH had already partnered with EDC last year, catching the public off guard with a special appearance from Lil Nas X. Drone Stories Snoop Dogg, a lifelong entertainer known for challenging the status quo, has swiftly welcomed the growing synergy between blockchain innovation and the performing arts. Just a few weeks ago, he unveiled the first-ever music video made for the Metaverse.
His upcoming album, a collaboration with DJ Steve Aoki titled 'Alpha Doggzz Da Da EP', will be released as an album in NFT format. Lomotif While some skeptics suggested that the pandemic sparked temporary interest in the Metaverse and its related technologies, the ongoing relevance of Web3 in our post-pandemic reality suggests that this transformation is here to stay.
As Sam Salony, EDC producer for ZASH told Us Weekly: \"We are stepping into a fresh era defined by a dynamic interplay between technology and creativity; it's a privilege to collaborate with artists who have not only influenced this realm but possess a strong vision for its trajectory—this embodies ZASH's mission: to push boundaries and forge innovative paths.\"
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Held at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and captured by Unsplash, the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is known for its vibrant atmosphere, and this year it surpassed expectations.
Snoop Dogg's unexpected visit at EDC included a surprise NFT release.
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