Most so-called R&B nights drift into hip-hop within an hour; Slow Jams holds the line for the entire session, which is why it has grown into a touring brand rather than a one-off. Hearing that catalogue in daylight on an LES rooftop rather than at closing time changes the whole feel of it. Come for the deep cuts, stay because everyone in the room knows every word.
What to expect
A rooftop terrace on the Lower East Side with bar service and a floor that fills quickly once the party gets going. The set list runs entirely on slow jams and classic R&B, from bedroom-slow burns to throwback singalongs. Doors close firmly partway through, so late arrival is a real risk.
Good to know
- The DL is on Delancey Street; the F/J/M/Z to Delancey-Essex is right there
- 21 and over with a physical government ID required
- Doors close partway through the session and there is no late entry after that
- Queues can be long, so build extra time into your arrival
- It is a rooftop, so bring a layer for the later hours
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Common questions
Will they play hip-hop?
No. The whole premise is an R&B-only floor, and the organisers hold to it for the full session.
Can I arrive late?
Doors close at 8pm sharp with no exceptions, so plan to be in well before that.
Where is the party held?
On the rooftop at The DL on Delancey Street, a minute from the Delancey-Essex subway complex.
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