Love and Beats at High 5ive Rooftop Bar – Oakland, CA

Join us for a dance into the sunset to house, amapiano, future beats, and other lovely sounds presented by resident DJ Cecil and friends.

Resident DJ:
Cecil (thePeople, SKIN Worldwide)

DJ Cecil’s music has delighted listeners and warmed up dance floors all over the world. Notably talented as a musician, recording engineer and producer, Cecil’s deep love for music stems from a childhood soundtrack of old jazz and gospel records, an adolescence inspired by hip hop’s golden era, and the fine tunings of studying classical piano.

However, his arrival to the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 90’s would set the stage for something much greater; a path that would soon position him as an integral part of a burgeoning and beautiful soulful house music and dance scene. His passion for music is contagious; as he cleverly fuses house with the beautiful nuances of jazz, soul, hip hop and deep world rhythms. The result is a refreshing and colorful dance floor experience, that keeps the body at attention and the heart tenderly in tune.

Pulling from the influential rather than the derivative commercial end of the record crate, DJ Cecil continues to be guided by his genuine love of music.

Special Guest:
DJ SAID

For decades, DJ Said of Fatsouls Records has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to music through his dynamic events, distinctive productions, and deeply rooted DJ craft. Known for blending a soulful East Coast sensibility with African percussion-driven deep house, he has carved out a unique space within the global underground scene.

Raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Said’s musical journey began through exposure to his siblings’ eclectic record collection and a close connection to Fela Kuti’s community. His sound is shaped by Afrobeat, Highlife, Jazz, Juju, and a broad spectrum of global rhythms, all deeply connected to his Yoruba heritage and early musical influences.

In 1984, he moved to England, where he immersed himself in the vibrant London club scene, gaining both experience and perspective. After relocating to the United States in 1988, he continued refining his sound while maintaining a strong presence within the underground music circles of both San Francisco and New York.

Said has shared lineups with influential artists including François K, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Tony Allen, Ron Trent, and Kerri Chandler, among many others.

As founder of Fatsouls Productions and creator of the influential Atmosfere and High Level series, Said continues to lead Fatsouls Records while curating releases and producing events centered on house music, Afrobeat, and soulful Afro-rhythms.