The Grammy Awards hype may be behind us, but some are still recovering from a weekend filled with parties all across Los Angeles to celebrate nominees. Roc Nation hosted their annual brunch and Sean Love “Diddy” Combs was honored with the Industry Icons Award at Clive Davis’s coveted pre-Grammy gala. Yet, it was the afterparties that lit up L.A.

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III

Over at the swanky The West Hollywood EDITION luxury hotel on the Sunset Strip, Dreamville invited a few friends and influencers to come party with them in celebration of their nominations. Revenge of the Dreamers III was up for two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album, and although they didn’t win either one, it didn’t stop the label from letting loose with loved ones.

Dreamville’s co-founder Ibrahim Hamad partnered with ILYSM for the post-Grammy event on Sunday (January 26) to honor nominees J. Cole, Ari Lennox, Lute, Bas, Omen, J.I.D, Cozz, and EarthGang. The latter six of those names listed attended the open-bar shindig where the DJ spun hip hop and rap favorites. Many members of the small crowd gathered together for the electric slide as Beyoncé’s “Before I Let Go” boomed over the loudspeakers. Later, everyone went wild to Roddy Ricch‘s “The Box”—a song that had to be restarted more than once because fans couldn’t get enough of the chart-topping hit. The energetic crowd with a positive vibe lingered for hours while strangers became friends as they attempted to rap all the spit-fire bars to Revenge of the Dreamers III. The party went on until about midnight before people scattered to other events, including Billie Eilish’s afterparty where she celebrated her sweeping wins.

Also on the scene were Mereba, Guapdad 4000 and his 10-foot long du-rag, Buddy BJ the Chicago Kid, Childish Major, Jace, Kitty Ca$h, G Herbo, Young Dolph, Mozzy, Kiddominant, Yung Baby Tate, Shaun Ross, Ty Hunter, Nitrane, Luke James, Domani, Ro James, IDK, Reese LaFlare, and many more. 

Thank you, Dreamville, for having us! Check out a few photos from the Dreamville + ILYSM celebration of the label’s Grammy nominees below.

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Olu of EarthGang, BJ the Chicago Kid, J.I.D, Smino, Bas)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Bas)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Guapdad 4000, Buddy, Mereba, Smino, BJ the Chicago Kid, Yung Baby Tate)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (J.I.D, Smino)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Luke James)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Lute)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Mereba)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Omen)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Reese LaFlare)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III (Ty Hunter)

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III

Linnea Stephan/BFA.com – Dreamville + ILYSM Presented A Post-Grammy Celebration Honoring Revenge of the Dreamers III

Last year, J. Cole and his Dreamville squadron set 2019 off with an ambitious goal: call the banners and craft in album in a two-week time frame. What followed was an instantly legendary recording session, which found rappers from across the country uniting at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta. Everyone from Griselda to DJ Khaled, T.I. to Rick Ross and Wale came through to bear witness. Upon its release in April, Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 proved an instant success, going on to secure a Grammy Award nomination. And yet still, many were quick to lament what was left on the cutting room floor.

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Fair, considering the wealth of unreleased bangers previously teased in the official Dreamers 3 documentary. Especially that reflective final track from J.I.D; those who watched the short film already know. Perhaps there's hope for us yet, as the official Deluxe Edition has finally landed a release date -- January 16th, this Thursday. The news was confirmed the Ville's Twitter page, alongside the unveiling of two new tracks: one from Ari Lennox, and one from EarthGang and Reason. 

Though details surrounding length and guest appearances remain scarce, we don't exactly have to wait much longer to see for ourselves. Are you still excited for Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 Deluxe? 

2019 was certainly a standout year for J. Cole and the Dreamville imprint, kicking off with the frenzy that started in January of last year as artists and producers far and wide were issued the golden ticket to join Dreamville during the recording sessions for the Revenge of the Dreamers III compilation.

The year went on to catalyze the careers of Dreamville’s roster and in a new clip, the label reflects on just how far the team has come in a matter of one year.

In the video, fans are reminded that J. Cole’s “Middle Child” single arrived in the midst of hype for ROTD3, going on to become the first multi-Platinum single of the entire year. Other high points include the sold-out Dreamvillle Festival, Ari Lennox’s critically-acclaimed Shea Butter Baby album, and the No. 1 debut of ROTD3. It doesn’t forget to showcase the Mirrorland debut of Earthgang and the Spilled Milk four-pack that Bas delivered this summer.

Ultimately, the year ended with several RIAA certifications in tow, including a Gold plaque for Lennox’s Shea Butter Baby title track and ROTD3 standout “Down Bad.” Dreamville went on to earn three Grammy nominations for the compilation project while J. Cole received two solo nominations for the 2020 ceremony. Y’all had a year, indeed.