The Red Room at Cap City: Cipha Sounds
The Red Room at Cap City: Cipha Sounds
Cipha Sounds is, and has always been, more than your average DJ. Over the course of his packed career, he has been responsible for breaking artists like Rihanna and Rick Ross, has shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest musicians and comedians – from Jay Z to Dave Chappelle – and has established himself as a respected figure in New York’s stand-up and improv scenes. He is also currently the host of Tru tv’s hit show Laff Mob’s Laff tracks”
Cipha got his start carrying crates and opening for Funkmaster Flex at renowned New York nightspots, the Tunnel and the Palladium, before his talent for song selection and infectious personality earned him a spot at Hot 97. There, he moved up the ranks from Flex’s intern, to running his own show “Cipha Saturdays,” to finally hosting the coveted morning show. During his 17 years at Hot 97, and as a host on Eminem’s Sirius satellite station Shade 45, he helped launch the careers of Rihanna, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, and Sean Paul.
In addition to picking hits for the radio, Cipha’s keen ear also led him to work as an A&R executive for a number of record labels, including Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella and Pharrell Williams’ Startrak imprint.
Cipha’s well-known work ethic and unique ability to read any room has allowed him to rock clubs around the world, and has made him an obvious choice as a live DJ for many huge artists. He first hit the road as Lil Kim’s DJ on the Hardcore tour. Since then he has DJ’d for Mos Def, Jay Z and Rihanna, and at private parties for J.Lo, Mariah Carey, and more. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Monster Energy and the Japanese clothing company, A Bathing Ape (BAPE). For over 10 years, he has curated monthly playlists for BAPE stores worldwide.
Throughout Cipha’s many career turns, two elements have remained at the fore: comedy and hip-hop, his two biggest passions. On the radio, as a VJ for MTV, and as a Live DJ, he has always maintained a sharp sense of humor on the mic. He combined both fields as the official DJ for Comedy Central’s Chapelle’s Show, and has continued to work with Dave Chappelle ever since, joining him on tours as a DJ and opening comedian. He is a regular DJ at Saturday Night Live after parties, and appeared in Michael Che’s Netflix Special. He is now Che’s go-to opening act on the road, and just finished a large multi-city tour in the states and throughout Europe.
Cipha provides an essential link between music and comedy in New York and beyond. He performs standup comedy at clubs around the city, including the legendary Comedy Cellar, ands hosts “Take it Personal – The Hip Hop Improv Show,” at UCB every month night. “Take it Personal,” has featured many celebrity guests, including Questlove, DJ Premier, The Wu-Tang Clan, Zoe Kravitz, Donald Glover, and 2Chainz. It is a featured TV show on Jay Z’s streaming service TIDAL..
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
Cipha Sounds is more than your average DJ. He’s shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest musicians and comedians from Jay-Z to Dave Chappelle. He’s an essential link between music and comedy in New York and beyond. His show Take It Personal: The Hip Hop Improv Show has toured across the east coast featuring celebrity guests like Wu-Tang Clan, Donald Glover, 2 Chainz, and more. Cipha is also the host of truTV’s comedy series Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks.
We are an 18+ venue.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Balcony seating is available for our Main Showroom events. It is general admission on our second-floor balcony. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned. We recommend purchasing Reserved tickets in a single transaction to guarantee your group is seated together.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: We will only seat complete groups. Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Our Main showroom and Upstairs showroom are fully accessible. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Please Note: Our Balcony does not have an accessible entrance.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.
Cipha Sounds is, and has always been, more than your average DJ. Over the course of his packed career, he has been responsible for breaking artists like Rihanna and Rick Ross, has shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest musicians and comedians – from Jay Z to Dave Chappelle – and has established himself as a respected figure in New York’s stand-up and improv scenes. He is also currently the host of Tru tv’s hit show Laff Mob’s Laff tracks”
Cipha got his start carrying crates and opening for Funkmaster Flex at renowned New York nightspots, the Tunnel and the Palladium, before his talent for song selection and infectious personality earned him a spot at Hot 97. There, he moved up the ranks from Flex’s intern, to running his own show “Cipha Saturdays,” to finally hosting the coveted morning show. During his 17 years at Hot 97, and as a host on Eminem’s Sirius satellite station Shade 45, he helped launch the careers of Rihanna, Rick Ross, 50 Cent, and Sean Paul.
In addition to picking hits for the radio, Cipha’s keen ear also led him to work as an A&R executive for a number of record labels, including Jay Z’s Roc-A-Fella and Pharrell Williams’ Startrak imprint.
Cipha’s well-known work ethic and unique ability to read any room has allowed him to rock clubs around the world, and has made him an obvious choice as a live DJ for many huge artists. He first hit the road as Lil Kim’s DJ on the Hardcore tour. Since then he has DJ’d for Mos Def, Jay Z and Rihanna, and at private parties for J.Lo, Mariah Carey, and more. He also serves as a brand ambassador for Monster Energy and the Japanese clothing company, A Bathing Ape (BAPE). For over 10 years, he has curated monthly playlists for BAPE stores worldwide.
Throughout Cipha’s many career turns, two elements have remained at the fore: comedy and hip-hop, his two biggest passions. On the radio, as a VJ for MTV, and as a Live DJ, he has always maintained a sharp sense of humor on the mic. He combined both fields as the official DJ for Comedy Central’s Chapelle’s Show, and has continued to work with Dave Chappelle ever since, joining him on tours as a DJ and opening comedian. He is a regular DJ at Saturday Night Live after parties, and appeared in Michael Che’s Netflix Special. He is now Che’s go-to opening act on the road, and just finished a large multi-city tour in the states and throughout Europe.
Cipha provides an essential link between music and comedy in New York and beyond. He performs standup comedy at clubs around the city, including the legendary Comedy Cellar, ands hosts “Take it Personal – The Hip Hop Improv Show,” at UCB every month night. “Take it Personal,” has featured many celebrity guests, including Questlove, DJ Premier, The Wu-Tang Clan, Zoe Kravitz, Donald Glover, and 2Chainz. It is a featured TV show on Jay Z’s streaming service TIDAL..
Management reserves the right to prevent customers from entering the facility who they deem disruptive or dangerous to other patrons.
We are an 18+ venue.
Instead of a drink minimum, we have a two-item per person minimum in the Showroom, which can be fulfilled with any food or drink items from the menu.
Please Note: Food and drinks purchased in the bar and lounge do not count towards the two-item minimum.
- General Admission seating is assigned on a first-come, first-sat basis as you enter the showroom. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Balcony seating is available for our Main Showroom events. It is general admission on our second-floor balcony. The earlier you arrive, the better your seats will be.
- Reserved seats are assigned for you by management on the night of the show. They are the best seats available for your party size at the time they are assigned. We recommend purchasing Reserved tickets in a single transaction to guarantee your group is seated together.
Please Note: We do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee seats in a specific location.
- While we cannot guarantee seats together, General admission groups should arrive at least 45 minutes before showtime and enter the showroom as a group for the best chance of being seated together.
- Reserved groups who purchase tickets in a single order will automatically be assigned seating together. Reserved ticket holders who purchase separately are not guaranteed seating together. Please see your email confirmation for details if your group purchased separately.
Please Note: We will only seat complete groups. Your group must enter the showroom together to be seated together. In addition, we do not take seating requests and cannot guarantee you seats in a specific location.
All sales are final. We do not offer refunds or exchanges.
Our Main showroom and Upstairs showroom are fully accessible. Call our box office for more information. We encourage all patrons who have a disability to reach out to us to make accommodations.
Please Note: Our Balcony does not have an accessible entrance.
Ticket protection is insurance that allows you to cancel your order to receive a venue credit toward a future event. It can be added to most orders at the time of purchase but cannot be added after the order has been placed.
To redeem your Ticket Protection and receive a venue credit toward a future event, please send an email to protection@heliumcomedy.com with your order number no less than 24 hours before showtime.
Please Note: Cancelation requests received via phone, chat, or less than 24 hours before showtime will not be accepted.
Cipha Sounds is more than your average DJ. He’s shared the stage with some of the world’s biggest musicians and comedians from Jay-Z to Dave Chappelle. He’s an essential link between music and comedy in New York and beyond. His show Take It Personal: The Hip Hop Improv Show has toured across the east coast featuring celebrity guests like Wu-Tang Clan, Donald Glover, 2 Chainz, and more. Cipha is also the host of truTV’s comedy series Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks.