If you went to the Jackpot on Friday night, you got a giant dose of Topeka. I really don’t think I’ve been to a party this year as loud and crazy as Jockin My Fresh 2.

I’m not sure if it was the party bus full of Topekans that showed up, or if it was the fact that Sneakhype, Bear Club and oh!mr just know how to throw a good party, but this event was out of sight.

We arrived just in time to see Ebony Tusks take the stage. We’re all used to seeing Marty in Cowboy Indian Bear, but under Ebony Tusks he’s a completely different performer. He’s very strong and commanding, and when he demanded everyone come to the front, they did it immediately without batting an eye. One of the songs, “Everybody Run,” was about Topeka and excited Marty’s hometown crowd. The set was short but energetic.

Da Skeptics continued the Topeka hometown pride with their set, constantly throwing out “Top City!” or “Top Town!” chants all night. By this point the party was getting bigger and crazier with every passing minute, and it didn’t take long before we were pressed up against the wall, only able to give friendly glances and nods to our friends passing through. There were about 8 girls for every guy, and everybody looked good. This is how Bear Club throws a party. Get used to it.

Da Skeptics kept the party good and rolling, but the true Belle of the Ball was Stik Figa. I haven’t been this entertained in ages. Everything out of this guy’s mouth was so clever and hysterical. Talk about someone who makes a connection with the crowd! He was constantly cracking jokes and throwing out the one-liners to keep everyone going.

I thought the other two acts had hometown pride, but this guy left them all behind in that category. Stik Figa is the ultimate good natured kid, and after being treated to some serious beat boxing and incredibly snappy lyrics, I can tell you that this guy is pure talent through and through.

If you get a chance to see Stik Figa, go. You won’t regret it. In fact, if you get the chance to go to a Sneakhype/Bear Club/oh!mr party, go. You’re pretty much guaranteed to have a good time.