When the Dust Settles: Mac Nealy at The Grand Hotel Pool Deck

When Mac Nealy stepped onto that stage at The Grand Hotel pool deck, something shifted.

You could feel it in the air before the first beat dropped—anticipation moving like static through the crowd, sunglasses off, hands up, energy thick. This wasn’t just another local show. This was a moment.

And it started early. DJs Richy Rozay and Desco had the deck lifted before sunset, setting the tone with smooth transitions, bass-heavy cuts, and crowd control on point. The setup was perfect. By the time the mic was live, the whole rooftop was moving.

Playsome Jayy opened with bounce and control—charisma-heavy and clean. Impact RH followed with bars, breathless delivery, and that grounded sense of purpose. Then ChiefDVB brought the wild card energy, flipping melody with aggression, giving the night its first real edge. Each artist did what they came to do—elevated the space and set the stage for what was coming next.

Then Mac Nealy hit.

From the first track, it was all gas. No filler. Mac launched into his set like he was walking into a title fight—but he performed like the belt was already his. Songs like “Grown Size” and “Same Fit” hit hard, but when he dropped “BIG”? The rooftop erupted. The crowd rapped the hook back to him word-for-word, loud enough to shake the balconies. You could tell this was more than just a performance—it was a celebration.

What made the moment even heavier was the nod to where it all came together. Mid-set, Mac shouted out Dawsøn—Grammy-winning engineer and heartbeat of Junxion Søund—for his role in sculpting the album. The BIG project wasn’t just a body of work—it was built in a professional Las Vegas recording studio, with intention. Mixed, mastered, and partly recorded at Junxion Søund Las Vegas recording studio, it carries the fingerprints of one of the best Las Vegas studios in the city.

But beyond the bangers and the bounce, something about this one felt bigger. This was Mac Nealy claiming his space. Not just on stage, but in the city. In a scene that’s been leveling up fast, this was a flag-planting moment. Loud. Proud. Unapologetically his.

The people showed up for him—and he showed right back up for them. That bond between artist and audience? You could see it. Real love. Real energy. Real recognition of a local legend in motion.

Now that the dust has settled, and the speakers have cooled off, one thing’s clear:

That wasn’t just a show. That was a milestone.

If you were there, you already know. If you weren’t? Don’t sleep on the next one. Mac Nealy is stepping into rare air, and Vegas is watching.