Atlantic City Councilman Connects Hip-Hop with Politics, Plans Upscale Ball

Very interesting concept. Atlantic City to me has always been a weird place (I think Vegas would be the same way)...just because it's such a commercial tourist trap. Sometimes you forget that people actually live there. 

Partygoers can expect a "upscale" and "classy" atmosphere when they attend the Palladium Ballroom at Caesars Atlantic City for this yearÂÂ's "Marty Small Ball." The fourth annual event, named after second ward Atlantic City Councilman Marty Small, kicks off at 10 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 14), with music by DJ Clue. For Small, the Ball represents an opportunity to focus on the local residents of the popular tourist destination. "Atlantic City is a growing town and weÂÂ're marketing to a lot of tourists, but people seem to forget about the locals," the 32-year-old politician told AllHipHop.com. Since itÂÂ's inception, the Ball has drawn over 2,000 people and has featured revered DJs such as Biz Markie, Kid Capri, S&S and DJ Self. "I embrace the Hip-Hop culture and people have to realize this is who I am. This is what got me where IÂÂ'm at today and I donÂÂ't forget that," said Small, who hopes to become Mayor of Atlantic City.