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Yeah but his point stands. Houston is as much a party spot as DC and even Atlanta. Unless you're Miami or New Orleans, your city isn't a party city when it comes to Southern cities. People from around the country go to Miami and NO to party. Same isn't said for the other unless an event occurs. Fieldm seems to overrate how he thinks Atlanta is as a party city.
I agree that Houston isn't a party city aligned with Miami; like you said, he overrates Atlanta, and I was pointing out that Houston and Atlanta are no different as far as a "black party city." Many black Houstonians see no difference between Atlanta and Houston, except that Houston is more laidback and "welcoming."
Overall, the only cities I'd call "party cities" in totality are Miami, New Orleans, and Las Vegas. Atlanta is more of a Black party city and even then, not as much as it used to be in the post-Freaknik/Buckhead Village era. The nature of partying/nightlife is changing in a lot of cities as they continue to develop and gentrify.
And honestly once you get the age of 25, who cares. If a city has a bunch of lounges and bars like Houston and DC does, I'm good.
I agree that Houston isn't a party city aligned with Miami; like you said, he overrates Atlanta, and I was pointing out that Houston and Atlanta are no different has far as a black party city. Many black Houstonians see no difference between Atlanta and Houston, except that Houston is more laidback and "welcoming."
That's so far from the truth lol. I can name 20 spots that people can go to tonight and chill and be around other professionals at close at 3am. I can name 10+ ratchet spots that close at 4am. I can name 15+ strip clubs. I can name several spots with live music tonight. Plus its the hair show weekend so it will be over 65k additional people here ready to pay. Brother man from the 5th floor, its more than having a clubs to make nightlife good. Its about having a large variety, good dj's, new options to force the competition to step it up, big events in the city to bring more people out, black nightclub business owners to stretch out the nightlife additional days throughout the week (if you need an explanation let me know), promoters that will push the envelope,etc. Again, tonight for instance a DJ is having a party and is play all music from Dr. Dre (this is what I'm talking about regarding pushing the envelope). Another event tonight someone is having an art show and a house party combined for one event.
I know you want to make yourself feel better by saying Houston and Atlanta nightlife is equal but its far from the truth if you really know what is going on in the city.
I agree that Houston isn't a party city aligned with Miami; like you said, he overrates Atlanta, and I was pointing out that Houston and Atlanta are no different as far as a "black party city." Many black Houstonians see no difference between Atlanta and Houston, except that Houston is more laidback and "welcoming."
There's still a difference in their Black nightlife scenes, but it's not as drastic as it used to be. Being a bigger center of music and entertainment and more large-scale Black events, Atlanta still has the edge but overall it has mellowed out a bit.
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And honestly once you get the age of 25, who cares. If a city has a bunch of lounges and bars like Houston and DC does, I'm good.
That's so far from the truth lol. I can name 20 spots that people can go to tonight and chill and be around other professionals at close at 3am. I can name 10+ ratchet spots that close at 4am. I can name 15+ strip clubs. I can name several spots with live music tonight. Plus its the hair show weekend so it will be over 65k additional people here ready to pay. Brother man from the 5th floor, its more than having a clubs to make nightlife good. Its about having a large variety, good dj's, new options to force the competition to step it up, big events in the city to bring more people out, black nightclub business owners to stretch out the nightlife additional days throughout the week (if you need an explanation let me know), promoters that will push the envelope,etc. Again, tonight for instance a DJ is having a party and is play all music from Dr. Dre (this is what I'm talking about regarding pushing the envelope). Another event tonight someone is having an art show and a house party combined for one event.
I know you want to make yourself feel better by saying Houston and Atlanta nightlife is equal but its far from the truth if you really know what is going on in the city.
If you look at that site you will just see more options which equals better nightlife
You know more about what is going in Atlanta because you're there. He knows more about what goes on in Houston because he's there. The fact that you think one is so much above the other without you even experiencing much of anything in that other place makes your comment full of nothing but bias. He can post the same list and the same similar type of site and you'll still be obstinate on your position.
Overall, the only cities I'd call "party cities" in totality are Miami, New Orleans, and Las Vegas. Atlanta is more of a Black party city and even then, not as much as it used to be in the post-Freaknik/Buckhead Village era. The nature of partying/nightlife is changing in a lot of cities as they continue to develop and gentrify.
I don't know if it ever was as big as Freaknik and I'm going to assume it wasn't but during the height of the Kappa Beach Party days, the party was mostly in Galveston but it started out in Houston and from what older people use to tell me, Houston was wild that night before everything went to Galveston. Those days are long gone though. Houston was a pretty big club city back in the day. It just never got the notoriety. Still doesn't today.
That's so far from the truth lol. I can name 20 spots that people can go to tonight and chill and be around other professionals at close at 3am. I can name 10+ ratchet spots that close at 4am. I can name 15+ strip clubs. I can name several spots with live music tonight. Plus its the hair show weekend so it will be over 65k additional people here ready to pay. Brother man from the 5th floor, its more than having a clubs to make nightlife good. Its about having a large variety, good dj's, new options to force the competition to step it up, big events in the city to bring more people out, black nightclub business owners to stretch out the nightlife additional days throughout the week (if you need an explanation let me know), promoters that will push the envelope,etc. Again, tonight for instance a DJ is having a party and is play all music from Dr. Dre (this is what I'm talking about regarding pushing the envelope). Another event tonight someone is having an art show and a house party combined for one event.
I know you want to make yourself feel better by saying Houston and Atlanta nightlife is equal but its far from the truth if you really know what is going on in the city.
There's still a difference in their Black nightlife scenes, but it's not as drastic as it used to be. Being a bigger center of music and entertainment and more large-scale Black events, Atlanta still has the edge but overall it has mellowed out a bit.
I don't know if it ever was as big as Freaknik and I'm going to assume it wasn't but during the height of the Kappa Beach Party days, the party was mostly in Galveston but it started out in Houston and from what older people use to tell me, Houston was wild that night before everything went to Galveston. Those days are long gone though. Houston was a pretty big club city back in the day. It just never got the notoriety. Still doesn't today.
I'd never known this.
I guess Houston is more tamed now. Most of the nightlife is geared towards bottle service and VIP sections. Most of the clubs are fun, but are ratchet and wild; they are mostly in the hood and are out of the "know" compared to Empire, Engine Room, Pure, etc. You won't find such clubs on the party websites.
I know they have this big black gay pride thing in Galveston.
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