Lil' Louis

DEPARTED, PEX & SHAKEDOWN present: TOGETHER on the Battleship A Celebration of Unity & Sound Saturday, September 12 | 7PM–2AM | Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ 21+ All aboard the iconic Battleship New Jersey as three of the region’s most beloved forces—DEPARTED, The Philadelphia Experiment (PEX), and SHAKEDOWN—join hands, hearts, and sound systems to bring you something truly legendary. In a time where the world feels divided, we gather on a ship once built for battle to celebrate togetherness. DEPARTED brings the international house rhythms and cinematic style. PEX, Philly’s original Burning Man camp, infuses the night with radical expression and renegade love. SHAKEDOWN, the longest-running house party in the city, grounds it all in groove and soul. Dress to express. Come as you are — or who you want to be. Expect: Three immersive stages Surprise live acts and performances Melody Market curated vendors A crowd full of dreamers, dancers, artists, and lovers Views of the city, the stars, and each other DEPARTED, PEX and SHAKEDOWN are portals to a playground. A safe space for all identities, where expression is sacred and harassment is not tolerated - ever. TOGETHER ON THE BATTLESHIP Unity over division. Love over fear. Music is the answer Lil Louis is the stage name used by Chicago-born house music producer and DJ Louis Burns. He scored a number of hits on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the eighties and nineties, three of which hit #1. His best known song, "French Kiss," featured vocals by Shawn Christopher and spent two weeks at #1 on the dance chart in 1989. The house track (now considered a classic) features a several-minutes-long breakdown in which the music gradually slowed down in tempo to a complete stop and left nothing but orgasmic moaning from Ms. Christopher. Even with its sensual sound, it crossed over to some dance-leaning pop radio stations and climbed to #50 on the Hot 100. It was a big success throughout Europe reaching # 2 in the UK and in