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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Where @LadyBlogga Will Be ... The Generation Next Showcase

New York City in the Summertime is notorious for a lot of things. Great music and concerts are one of them. Tomorrow night at Littlefield in Brooklyn NY, the Generation Next showcase is going down. SoulRebel NYC in conjunction with HipHopDX.com is launching the first showcase for buzzworthy artists, not only from NYC but across the country.

Hosted by @INFNYC and HOT 97’s own Peter Rosenberg, this first show boasts a tight line-up. Performers include SkyZoo (who’s track “Popularity” was featured on Entourage a couple of weeks ago), TiRon, Game Rebellion, The Kid Daytona, The Illz (who rocked out at Santos Monday night with Joelle Ortiz, Joe Budden and a few others), J. Ferb, and Ca$he. Generation Next creator and SoulRebel NYC founder Mic Sean is the mastermind responsible for bringing these acts together and giving them the platform they need to take their careers to the next level.

Being a fan of Hip Hop music and all it has to offer, I look forward to this and other Gen Next installments. For further information and ticket sales, please visit soulrebelnyc.com or follow Mic Sean on Twitter @MicSeanNYC

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Thursday, July 01, 2010

Where you'll find @OCSupreme @ThroatChopU and @LadyBlogga ... Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2010

You've probably heard me, OC or LB mention The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival at some point over the last year, and even more so in the last month. It's a pretty cool summer event down in Brooklyn. We hit it up last year. It was actually the first time we met LB face-to-face. It was cool. This year it's a week long containing various events. All pretty dope. We'll collectively be attending the performance day festivities featuring De La Soul among others on Saturday, July 10. We look forward to linking up with and networking with various folks over the weekend. Check out some of the upcoming events that kick off Monday, July 5. We hope to see you on the 10th.

Monday 7/5 | Show & Prove Superbowl

One of the finalist, Kalae All Day

Brooklyn Bodega, the producers and creators of The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and YUME Music teamed up to create "Show and Prove", a competition/showcase where up and coming artists who think they have what it takes to rock the biggest crowds in Brooklyn and New York City, are asked to simply show and prove their skills. Winners will open up at larger events throughout the city including Southpaw and ultimately The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, NYC's largest Hip-Hop event. 'Show and Prove' is a great way to get on the radar of promoters, event producers, managers, and A&R's.

July 5th will be the final event of our three month Show & Prove competition. Six artists competing for 2 slots on Performance Day, July 10th.

After Party with The Large Professor and more DJ’ing a special set.

Check Out These Show & Prove Finalists: Kalae All Day, St. Joe Louis, Poetic Republic, The Crowd, Mikeflo

Also Featuring DJ: Large Professor & More!

Price: $5.00

Tuesday 7/6 | Bodega Education Initiative:The Legacy Of J Dilla

The Bodega Education Initiative is a series of talks and discussions designed to create a space of dialogue between the diverse members of the Hip-Hop community. Attendees of BEI will receive a basis of knowledge on the history and content of Hip-Hop as seen through the pioneers and most intimate members of the culture. BEI will ultimately serve as a meeting point for all the different voices and perspectives within the Hip-Hop community: fans, artists, scholars, and practitioners in order to honor the history as well as add momentum to the culture.

This year’s BEI is dedicated to celebrating and understanding the life and music of the late J Dilla, one of the most influential Hip-Hop producers and composers of all time. In collaboration with The J Dilla Foundation, an organization founded by J Dilla’s mother and lifelong friend, Maureen Yancey. A day of panel discussions and seminars designed to explore intellectual and academic issues facing the myriad of content producers in the Hip-Hop space.

PANEL SUMMARY

4- 4:30pm: Stussy J Dilla Documentary

4:30-5:45pm: Session 1
Roundtable Discussion discussing Dilla's production techniques, diverse discography, and influence.

There will also be a special discussion about Dilla's path as artist as entrepreneur.

Featured Artists: Frank Nitty from Frank N Dank, Wajeed from the Platinum Pied Pipers, DJ Spinna and Big Tone

5:45-6:15 pm: 30 minute Intermission:
J Dilla Ensemble

6:15-7:30pm: Session 2
One-on-One conversation with Dilla’s mother, Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey and Q-Tip.

Two of the most important people in Dilla’s life will give an intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most prolific and talented producers Hip-Hop has ever produced.

Featured Artist: Q Tip

7:30-7:45pm: 15 minute Break:
J Dilla Ensemble

7:45-8:00pm
Closing Remarks

Price: $10 (includes the After Party and a free drink on us)

Wednesday 7/8 Classic Hip-Hop Film Night

We will screen the classic Hip-Hop film "Juice" (1992), as well as feature a Q&A with established and burgeoning filmmakers.

Starring: Tupac Shakur (Bishop), Omar Epps (Q), Khalil Kain (Raheem), & Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins (Steel)

Plot Summary: 4 Harlem teens, Q, Bishop, Raheem and Steel, are o Jut skipping school one day when they find out an old friend was killed in a shootout at a bar. After this, Bishop tells his friends that they have no respect, or juice. To get some, they rob a corner grocery store, but the lunatic Bishop intentionally shoots the clerk for no apparent reason. They run into an alley where Raheem tells Bishop to give him the gun, they fight, and Raheem gets shot. Only the other 3 know what happened, and Bishop wants to get rid of them too.

Price: $5.00

Thursday 7/8 Salute The DJ

DJ Bobbito will be one of the featured DJs

In Hip-Hop’s early days the DJ was an integral part of the Hip-Hop act. While the evolution of the art form has pushed the DJ literally and figuratively to the back of the stage, his/her importance is still relevant. “Salute The DJ” will remind those who may have forgotten or those who are unfamiliar with one of the disciplines.

We dedicate a night to the backbone of Hip-Hop, the DJ. Performances from the best DJ's from NYC to LA divided into 2 categories:

The first will see Bobbito, Spinna and Waajeed rock solo sets and then go record for record as they spin the best Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, House and whatever flavor they have in their crates.

The second will feature a four turntable extravaganza with Rob Swift of The X-ecutioners and DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies. These world renowned and champion Turntablists will whip the crowd into a frenzy with a display of turntable wizardry.

Check Out These Featured DJ's: DJ Spinna, DJ Bobbito Garcia aka Kool Bob Love, DJ Rhettmatic of The Beat Junkies, DJ Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners, Waajeed (PPP)

Check out the Artists page to learn more about the night's DJs

NEW PRICE: $10.00

Saturday 7/10 Family Day

We end the festivities with a block party centered around the youth in the Hip-Hop community. Games, Entertainment, Community Groups, politicians, Moms, Dads, and kids come together to celebrate the core message of Hip-Hop – social change and individual empowerment.

Price: $15.00 (Includes Admission to Performance Day)

Saturday 7/10 Performance Day

The culmination of the 2010 programming. Old School, New School, Funk, Soul, Local, and International artists will converge upon downtown Brooklyn and the waterfront for a full day of the best Hip-Hop music our culture has to offer.

Check Out These Featured Artists: De La Soul, Smif N Wessun, Black Moon, Black Milk, Masta Ace, Skyzoo, Money Making Jam Boys, Curren$y, Fashawn, Rakka Iriscience, DJ Babu, J Dilla Ensemble, Dj Parler, Those Chosen, Aquil.

Hosted by Uncle Ralph McDaniel.

Price: $15.00 (Includes Admission to Family Day)

For more info about each of the events, maps and other useful info, check www.bkhiphopfestival.com

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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Jedi Mind Tricks, 7L & Esoteric and Blacastan @ Toad's Place

Yep! Caught yet another dope show at Toad's. This time, Jedi Mind Tricks came through to amp the hell out the crowd with track after track. They brought guests too. Blacastan returned for another quick set after popping through at the Apathy show. 7L & Esoteric was in the building to open up the show and didn't disappoint. They all definitely put it down for Hip-Hop. Check it out....