Approximately 350 students came to see Sir Mix-A-Lot perform at Club Ritmo on Friday night.

According to A.S. Programmer -elect Eisha Christian, Sir Mix-A-Lot was booked months ago when the club first started. Christian said that she and co-club creator A.S. Assistant Programmer Anahita Ferasat, wanted to book familiar artists from the past as a good way to introduce Club Ritmo to students.

The UCSD DJs and Vinylphiles Club opened, followed by DJ Eli.

The Los Angeles-based group the Booty Boys followed DJ Eli and warmed up the crowd before Sir Mix-A-Lot made his entrance. Describing their sound as “”comedy/booty rap,”” the members of the Booty Boys said they were excited to play for their alma mater.

“”We just wanted to come back to UCSD and flaunt our rap stardom,”” said Spencer “”sixxxHole”” Yaras, UCSD alumnus and rapper for the group.

Sir Mix-A-Lot made his entrance later in the night with a group of fellow rappers. His setlist included songs from his early albums, including 1991’s “”Mack Daddy,”” and his most famous song, “”Baby Got Back,”” which ended the show.

After his performance, Sir Mix-A-Lot shared his thoughts about the show.

“”It was live,”” Sir Mix-A-Lot said. “”It was crazy.””

“”I like San Diego, it’s all legal,”” Sir Mix-A-Lot joked, referring to how laid back he thinks the police in San Diego are toward drugs. Producing is the next step in his career, according to Sir Mix-A-Lot.

“”Fame doesn’t really matter to me right now. If I can produce for others and they succeed, that’s my dream,”” Sir Mix-A-Lot said. “”I want to hand over the mantle, so to speak.””

Christian was optimistic about Club Ritmo’s future.

“”I see it definitely expanding because something like this takes time to get better,”” Christian said.

Ferasat said that both she and Christian have learned a lot since the club’s opening night.