Head to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a one-night only event that reimagines Future’s DS2 album through contemporary ballet on Sept. 19.
DS2 Remixed: The Ballet is a production choreographed by Emmy Award-winner Ebony Williams, a trailblazing artist recognized for her tenure with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet and her work in Beyoncé’s Single Ladies video. This performance marks the first major ballet adaptation of its kind, blending trap music with classical form.
Audiences can expect DS2 to be reinterpreted through world-class Black ballet performers, with costumes designed by LaQuan Smith, known for his bold and fashion-forward style.
Together, the performance, sponsored by sponsored by Grand Marnier, merges movement, fashion and music to highlight the cultural fusion at the heart of Brooklyn.
BAM, the 166-year-old Brooklyn institution, was chosen as the venue for its legacy of uplifting Black artistry and evolving from classical traditions to innovative, contemporary work. For Future, presenting his Atlanta-rooted sound in Brooklyn, home to icons like Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls, underscores the shared revolutionary spirit of hip-hop across regions.
"DS2 changed the game for me," Future said in a statement. "A decade later and you still feel that energy everywhere. To see a mixtape I made turned into a ballet with Grand Marnier, right here in NYC? That's different. That's legendary."
Ten percent of proceeds will benefit BAM’s Free Music Program, which provides accessible music experiences for the community. A national sweepstakes will also award fans a signed DS2 vinyl by Future along with premium Grand Marnier barware.
"This is the kind of bold work that truly excites us because it creates an organic opportunity for authentic engagement, audience cultivation, and to grow our ever-evolving community," said Mari Ogino, BAM's Director of Corporate Strategy.
