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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