Let’s meetup for Soulja Boy!
Soulja Boy: Viral Pioneer of Hip Hop
DeAndre Cortez Way, better known by his stage name Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, producer, and entrepreneur who dramatically shaped the sound and culture of hip hop in the 2000s. Born July 28, 1990, in Chicago and raised in Mississippi and Atlanta, he burst into national consciousness in 2007 with his breakout hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” — a track that dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and helped popularize dance-focused hip hop.
Among his other major successes are “Kiss Me thru the Phone”, which peaked at number three on the Hot 100 and sold millions of copies globally, and “Turn My Swag On”, another anthem in his catalog.
Soulja Boy’s influence extends beyond hits — he was one of the first artists to leverage the internet and social media for promotion, using platforms like MySpace, YouTube, and ringtone/viral marketing to build a massive following.
While he has been nominated for major awards — including a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song for “Crank That” — his career has also seen controversy and legal battles.
Still, Soulja Boy’s impact is undeniable: his innovative blend of music, dance, internet culture, and self-promotion paved the way for many of today’s artists.
ADDRESS: 1875 Newport Blvd B245, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
PARKING: Garage adjacent to the venue.
DRESS CODE: Upscale casual. No beach clothing, shorts, sandals, tank tops, sporting attire or baseball hats. Management reserves the right to make all final dress code decisions & can refuse entry for any reason.
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October 19, 2025 @ 02:00 AM (PDT)
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Opened in 2016, Time Nightclub is Orange County’s gem, serving up 14,000 plus square feet of premiere Vegas-style fun, located at The Triangle entertainment complex in Newport, CA. Voted as one of the top clubs in the world by DJ Mag, Time features state-of-the-art production, two beautiful full-service bars, and an immersive lighting system — including a 20′ x 30′ LED wall — accompanying a 5,000 programmable sphere chandelier overlooking the dance floor. The majority events are presented by Insomniac Events, alongside their family of brands: Basscon, Bassrush, Day Trip, Dreamstate, Factory 93, Interstellar, Lost In Dreams and Night Trip.