1994: East Coast Dominates
The year Nas dropped Illmatic and changed everything.
The Infamous Speakeasy · 22-01 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
1994: East Coast Dominates
The year Nas dropped Illmatic and changed everything.
1994 was the year East Coast hip hop reached its peak. Nas dropped Illmatic — one of the greatest albums ever made. Biggie was everywhere. Aaliyah arrived. R. Kelly was running R&B. Nothing before 1994. Nothing after. Pure year-specific culture.
1994 Culture
East Coast Dominates — The Golden Era
The Concept
One Year. One Night. Pure 90s.
Every last Thursday of the month, we travel back to a different year of the 90s. The music is locked to that year only — no skipping ahead, no going back. Pure year-specific Hip Hop & R&B from start to finish.
Dress the era, step into The Infamous Speakeasy in Long Island City, and let the music take you back. Runway at 9:15 PM — crowd votes for Best Dressed Time Traveler of the featured year. Winner gets crowned champion with a goodie bag and VIP access next month.
Hosted by Xavier "X" Marzan. Music by Rick Bogota. This is more than a party — it's a time machine.
The Infamous Speakeasy
22-01 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101
Every Last Thursday
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Doors at 7
Music by Rick Bogota
Year-locked Hip Hop & R&B — no exceptions
Runway at 9:15 PM
Crowd votes · Best Dressed Time Traveler Champion
Dress Code
90s / theme of the month (runway + crowd vote)
Year-Themed Cocktails
Era-specific cocktail specials at the bar all night
What Makes Throwback Thursdays Different
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Year-Locked Music
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Dress the Era
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Runway Competition
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Rick Bogota on Decks
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Era Cocktails
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Live Host: Xavier
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VIP Back Lounge
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Time Travel Energy
From the Events
The Infamous Vibes
Your Host
VIP
The Music
90s Energy
90s Props
Back to 90s
Dressed the Era
We Be The Infamous
The Bar
BBQ Edition
Outdoor Throwback · Photos Coming Soon
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Sunset Edition
Golden Hour Throwback · Photos Coming Soon
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I Love the 90s
The Infamous Speakeasy · LIC, Queens
The Full Journey
Every Month. A Different Year.
We're traveling through the entire decade — one year at a time. Music locked to that year only. Dress the era, live the culture.
1992
June 25
East Coast vs. West Coast — The Golden Era
🎵 Dr. Dre, Biggie, Tupac, Mary J. Blige, En Vogue, Arrested Development
👟 Dress code: Overalls, bucket hats, door-knocker earrings, Timberlands
1990
April 30
The Year Hip Hop Got Serious
Big Daddy Kane & more
1991
May 28
R&B Party Classics
N.W.A & more
1993
July 30
1994
August 27
1995
September 24
Gangsta & Smooth
2Pac & more
1996
October 29
The Crossover Year
Fugees & more
1997
November 26
R&B Takes the Crown
Puff Daddy & more
1998
December 31
The Last Great Year
Jay-Z & more
1999
January 2027
End of a Decade
Eminem & more
All events at The Infamous Speakeasy · Last Thursday of each month · 7 PM – 11 PM
Dress Code
1994 Fly
- › Timberlands, Coogi sweaters, Versace shades
- › Rocawear, Polo Sport, oversized hoodies
- › Bamboo earrings, nameplate chains, door-knockers
- › Air Max 94, Jordans, Adidas tracksuits
- › Dress the era = Time Travelers VIP access
VIP Access
Time Travelers Back Lounge
Dress up in 1994 / early-90s vibe and you get access to the exclusive Back Lounge. No costume? No problem — but dressed = VIP.
🏆 Runway at 9:15 PM
Crowd votes. Winner crowned Best Dressed Time Traveler: 1994 Champion. Goodie bag + VIP next month even out of costume.
The Vibe
Your Live Host
The Music
Time Travelers VIP
At the Bar
1994 Cocktail Specials
The bar at The Infamous Speakeasy is serving year-specific cocktail specials all night. Sip on something inspired by 1994 while the music takes you back to when East Coast dominated everything.
Ready to Travel Back to 1994?
Wednesday, August 27th. The Infamous Speakeasy, LIC. Come dressed, come ready, come nostalgic. East Coast Dominates all night.
Free to attend · Limited spots available