Bryson Downham/Toups South

Bryson Downham/Toups South

- Elsa Hahne

“The artist I made this drink for is Kaye the Beast. He’s a local rapper in the up-and-coming phase, but I’ve seen him a few times around town and he’s superengaging, really energetic; an inspiring hustler. At first he comes across as escapist, but in recent months he’s started to comment more on social issues that surround the poor communities of New Orleans. He also has a few really great music videos that have come out recently. When I think, who’s the voice of the New Orleans community, I think of people who both know how to enjoy life but also don’t shy away from some of the worse aspects of the city, aren’t afraid to comment on what goes on—inequality, police violence, things like that. Kaye is very cognizant of that and it comes through in his music, but at the same time, other parts of his music is all about enjoying a party, meeting people and enga