New York rapper Jim Jones knows how to make a special moment unforgettable. Just hours before hitting the green light on dropping his new We Set The Trends Gangsta Grillz album with DJ Drama, he put together an epic invite-only private listening party with select media and notable entertainers including Dave East, Maino, MSNBC’s Ari Melber, Rah Swish and more.

Jim Jones threw an epic Gangsta Grillz party last night

Of course Attack The Culture had to make sure to pull through to experience the new album in-person. Affiliate Jacob Mercado delivered the ultimate sneak peek from the epic evening with some exclusive footage.

New York’s biggest names pulled through for Jimmy

The venue found itself getting packed with major star power. Some other notable personalities pulling through included comedian Mr. Commodore and Pretty Lou.

Last night in NYC, hip hop influencers, DJs, journalists, and executives attended a private celebration of the Gangsta Grillz mixtape We Set The Trends. Special guests included Dave East, Maino, Ari Melber, Rah Swish, Prince Lawrence, Slow Bucks, K. Goddess, Pretty Lou, Mr. Commodore, KenStarrz, Ray Ray, SexxyStaceface, and more. Music was provided by Da Union's Superstar Jay, DJ Bobby Trends and DJ Blue Diamond, Beverages provided by Ciroc.

We Set The Trends sets the bar

The new album comes packed with hits. Clocking in at over 20 songs, Jones made sure to put some hip-hop stars on the studio effort including Migos and Fabolous.

Jim Jones has reunited with DJ Drama for a new Gangsta Grillz mixtape called We Set The Trends distributed through #VLrecords Empire. Never missing a beat, the legendary rapper delivers an exciting project with Hip Hop's finest including household names like Migos, Dave East, Fabolous, Maino to the newcomers Fivio Foreign, Rah Swish, Dusty Locane, Ditta, and more. 

The project marks the duo’s first collaboration since 2006’s The Seven Day Theory. The album is a perfect mix of regional sounds, but stays true to the raw New York lyricism. As always, Jim gives us heavy bars with his profound storytelling rhymes.

“Working with Drama has always been fun,'' exclaims Jones, “We had to get back to what we were doing when we were younger; 25 tracks of pure heat!”

The title track "We Set The Trends" by Ft Migos is now streaming over 5 million streams. Gangsta Grillz - We Set The Trends is streaming now on all platforms.