D-Nice sets the tone for the hottest New Year’s Eve party in DTLA. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
Downtown Los Angeles reached a fever pitch as legendary DJ and artist D-Nice headlined the ultimate New Year’s Eve bash. Renowned for uniting people through music, the Club Quarantine host brought his signature style and energy to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, turning the final hours of 2024 into the perfect prelude to 2025.
Kenny Burns hypes up the crowd, keeping the energy high all night. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
In recent years, D-Nice has cemented his status as a cultural force, making high-profile appearances at the 94th Academy Awards and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” as well as delivering electrifying performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater. With a track record of creating unforgettable moments on the world’s biggest stages, he brought that same star power and mastery to DTLA’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
Host Tisha Campbell brings charm and excitement to the New Year’s Eve celebration. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
The night began with a surge of excitement as Kenny Burns grabbed the mic, hyping up a crowd that was ready to move. Part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s “Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts” series, D-Nice, the certified selector and turntable titan, made sure every head nod, every two-step, and every bass drop, was a sonic boom into the new year.
R&B sensation Tweet captivates with her hit singles “Call Me” and “Oops (Oh My).” (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
Hosted by Tisha Campbell and MC’ed by Burns, the night featured D-Nice spinning fire tracks while introducing a powerhouse lineup of hip hop and R&B heavyweights – Lady London, Next, Estelle, Big Daddy Kane, Jon B., Case, Tweet, and Mike Phillips, Johnny Gill.
Johnny Gill invites the audience to sing along to his timeless hit “My, My, My.” (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
D-Nice did not just play tracks; he curated a whole vibe. He struck the perfect balance between old-school grooves and new-school anthems, cutting and scratching through a setlist that thrilled every partygoer.
Hip-hop icon Big Daddy Kane lights up the stage with his iconic flow. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
One moment, the room would vibe out to a smooth R&B throwback with Tweet’s “Oops (Oh My);” the next, a high-octane club anthem like Next’s “Too Close” would hit like a bang. His transitions were tighter than a DJ’s grip on a fresh vinyl sleeve, each blend and backspin a reminder that D-Nice was spinning more than records, he was spinning memories into gold.
D-Nice leads with final countdown with all artists on stage. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
As the clock ticked closer to midnight, D-Nice turned up the heat, layering beats with precision and unleashing a countdown mix that could have powered the city grid. With Big Daddy Kane seconds from finish, the crowd hit zero, the bass dropped, the confetti blasted, and 2025 was set.
Confetti showers the crowd as 2025 begins in spectacular fashion. (Farah Sosa/L.A. Phil)
