Clear your calendars for Friday, April 26! University Union just released their Block Party lineup, which features exciting performances from artists Lil Yachty, Teezo Touchdown, ISOxo and KARRAHBOOO.
Syracuse student group FEEM will be opening up the event with one of their top-notch DJ sets, so this year’s Block Party is sure to be a blast. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time attendee, we’ve got you covered with a few things you should know before hitting the JMA Wireless Dome. So grab your dancing shoes and get ready to attend the concert of a lifetime!
Meet the Artists
Headliner Lil Yachty burst into the hip-hop scene in 2015 with his distinctive melodic rap style and catchy ad-libs. Hailing from Atlanta, Yachty quickly gained attention with his debut mixtape “Lil Boat,” which featured his breakout single “One Night” before he achieved cultural significance with later releases like “Broccoli,” “iSpy,” and “drive ME crazy!” His music draws influence from various elements of trap, pop and alternative hip-hop, while his collaborations with artists like Migos, Drake and Chance the Rapper have further solidified his place in the hip-hop landscape.
Teezo Touchdown is a genre-bending artist who has been making waves in the music industry with his unique blend of rap, rock and R&B, which mirrors the sonic turn taken by Lil Yachty on his recent album, “Let’s Start Here.” Teezo Touchdown has amassed an impressive discography, with hits like “Rooting For You” and “Third Coast,” and he’s also scored impressive collaborations with artists such as Travis Scott, Drake, Doja Cat and Tyler the Creator.
ISOxo (pronounced “is-oh-so”) is a rising star in the electronic music scene, known for his innovative sound and boundary-pushing production. Born in Los Angeles, ISOxo has quickly made a name for himself with his unique blend of trap, bass and experimental electronic music. While he first gained recognition in 2019 with his breakout single “Ground,” ISOxo has continued to release exciting new music like his debut album “kidsgonemad!” Additionally, ISOxo’s collaborations with artists like RL Grime, UZ and Hekler have only further solidified his reputation as a rising star in the electronic music scene.
More About Block Party
There’s something for everyone to appreciate at Block Party, whether it be enjoying chart-topping music to discovering new artists for your playlists. As Annie Levin ’24, one of University Union’s concert directors, put it, “Block Party is an event meant to celebrate the entire student body and the end of the school year.”
Levin’s board and the rest of the organization has worked tirelessly to bring this event to Syracuse University. “It’s completely surreal to have helped develop this event,” University Union president Sam Johnston ’24 stated. “It feels bittersweet to see this event come together as I reach the end of my final semester here.”
How to Get Tickets
Tickets for Block Party are $15 for Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) students, faculty and staff with a valid college I.D., and $25 for students attending from select colleges and universities. Tickets for Syracuse University and SUNY ESF students, faculty and staff will be available on Thursday, April 11, at noon via the Student MyCuse Account. Tickets for students from other colleges and universities will be available on Tuesday, April 16, at 12:30 p.m. from the JMA Dome Box Office. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the Box Office throughout the duration of the event until 10 p.m. on Friday, April 26. Doors to the JMA Dome will open at 7 p.m.
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Written By Yoonji Lee ’26, College of Arts and Sciences