Photos by Ashley Queen & Maury Phillips

The Honey Collective and Hennessey threw the perfect party this past Wednesday (10/29) at Vanguard in Hollywood. The theme was: 1988, The Golden era of Hip-Hop. Early on, the World Famous Dance Crew brought the energy and set the mood with impromptu dance routines in front of a Ghettoblaster backdrop and a bodyrocking-friendly dancefloor. Partygoers and celebs alike stayed true to the 88′ theme. If you were there, you might have brushed elbows with Prince, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, MC Lyte, D Nice, Yo-Yo, DJ Quik, Raekwon, Tony Rock, and Dee Barnes who were peppered in the crowd and not locked off in a VIP area most times. Hennessy made sure everyone was nice and wet providing an all-access open bar all night with (EFFECTIVE) cocktails like the Hennessy Ginger. That drink made me reconsider my ban on dark liquor. There were girls walking around the club offering hor d’oeuvres and Hennessy cocktails. By the time D-NICE (emphasis on NICE) got on the 1s & 2s, everyone had a nice little buzz going. He span a flawless set while, The Greatest Entertainer Alive, Doug E. Fresh, kept the energy up by calling on MC Lyte, DJ Quik and Slick Rick reinforcment. I can die a happy woman now that I’ve heard “Children’s Story” live. If you weren’t there, you really missed out out. I only hope that these photos can mend your wounds. You’ll find them after the jump.