In an electric night of music and competition, the Slope Day Programming Board announced Kehlani as Slope Day headliner and Louis The Child as the opener after a student DJ competition in the Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room.
Five student DJs went head-to-head this evening for a coveted spot on the Slope Day 2025 lineup as a prelude for the Kehlani announcement. The winner will be announced via the Programming Board’s Instagram soon.
Known for her soulful R&B songs like “Nights Like This,” “Can I” and "After Hours,” Kehlani will take the stage on Libe Slope this May, giving a performance to cap off the academic year the day after the last day of instruction.
The supporting performer, who will take the stage just prior to Kehlani, will be Louis The Child, known for their songs “It’s Strange,” “Slow Down Love” and “Better Not.”
Earlier in the evening, the DJs — DJ Danik, FREQ, Two (Asian) Friends, 2TB and DJVLOHH — battled it out in the strobe light-lit competition, showcasing their skills in house, techno, hip-hop and other genres. The eventual winner (to be announced) will perform their set as the gates open on Slope Day.
During the event, Absolute Zero Break Dance Club met upstairs in Willard Straight Hall. After hearing the music throughout Willard Straight Hall, Jordan Jennings ’28 and others in the club came downstairs to breakdance.
“I’m a freshman, so I’ve never been to Slope Day before, but I’ve heard so much about it,” said Jennings. “I’m really looking forward to [it]; I think it’d be a good end to my freshman year.”
The student band Lucky Strike, who won the Big Red Battle of the Bands competition held on March 22, will open for Slope Day.
Slope Day 2025 is scheduled for May 7 and will be open to the Cornell community. Student wristbands are required for entry, and wristband reservations and sales begin tomorrow at noon.
