From the entire staff at NJPAC as well as The Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival Curators and Advisory Committee - thank you to all who attended and supported this year's event.
We hope you enjoyed this four day Hip-Hop spectacle - and we look forward to seeing you and your friends next time.
Please feel free to let us know what you thought about the Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival.
Peace!
8:00pm – 10:30pm • Chase Room
Breaking • Beat Boxing • Turntablism
Part of the Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival
Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101 is a live performance event which indoctrinates the audience in the five essential aesthetics of Hip-Hop Culture including: mcing, djing, street art, beat-boxing, and break-dancing. Some of the most universally recognized mavens within these respective elements present a comprehensive look at the why of Hip-Hop as the most infectious social/cultural movement on the planet. Featuring: Rob Swift, John Robinson, Rabbi D, KR3TS, and Conscious.
8:00pm - 10:30pm • The Chase Room
Spoken word • Urban theater
Part of the Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival
This evening of hip hop theater and spoken word artistry will feature performances by Abiodun Oyewole (from The Last Poets), Baba Israel, D-Black, D-Cross, Rahfeal Gordon, Queen Godis, and Uninvited.
From April 1-4, local, national and international hip hop artists will come together in Newark, NJ for the 2009 Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival -- four days of panels, performances and presentations by some of the most profound and promising urban artists. The Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival will focus on artists who are activists and, therefore, committed to the artistic, cultural, economic, educational, political, and social concerns of their communities. We want to reflect how artists react to the issues and conditions of contemporary society. Also, come to have fun at open mics and informal gatherings!
The Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival is finally here! Tickets are still available - but act fast. We hope to see you throughout April 1 -4 for: Word Jam, Fresh Status, Hip-Hop Griots, Late Night Open Mic, Hip-Hop Project/Element, and Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101.
When you attend any of our exciting events, we would love to hear about your experiences right here on the NJPAC Hip-Hop Blog. Commenting is quick and easy - and helps us to ascertain what Hip-Hop is really about, for the people.
Thank you, and Enjoy!
Violeta Galagarza, ("V" to her friends), is a New Yorker of Puerto Rican heritage who has dedicated her heart and soul to the rhythms of life. With a background in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Classical, and Modern Dance, blended with the flavor of Hip Hop, Breakdancing, African& Reggae, the multifaceted Violeta has a varied and balanced repertoire.
She rounds off impressively with the traditional Latin styles of Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Rumba, and red-blooded Tango. She developed her talents in The Performing Arts School, Alvin Ailey Dance Company and The Boys Harbor School of the Arts. Currently, Violeta is the director of KR3TS (Keep Rising To The Top), as she named the group of over 60 dancers she manages.
KR3TS represents her philosophy in life, in her personal as well as professional agenda.has delighted the community by sharing her talents and her time in fundraisers benefiting underprivileged families that count on extracurricular activities to enrich their youth. She aims to provide a safe and multi-disciplinary outlet to tap into the heart of the communities.... the children. She has also pledged her humanitarian efforts as a volunteer in numerous events, as evidenced by the many awards she's been honored with. They include Congressman Charles B. Rangel's Award of Achievement Recognition, and The Governor of Puerto Rico's Award of Outstanding Support and donation to victims of Hurricane Hugo.
Keep Rising To The Top's (KR3TS) mission is to broaden the notion of what a dancer is and promotes the preservation of ethnic and cultural dances. Based in Spanish Harlem, KR3TS fulfills a need in the community to provide a positive alternative to social and street pressures by providing dance classes and support programs in a non-discriminating atmosphere. KR3TS also carries out its mission through its core-performance group that fosters pre-professional dancers.
KR3TS Dance Company caters to children, young adults of lower to middle income families in Latino communities of New York City primarily. The company also opens its doors to any other community. Their goal is to provide an outlet to develop skills and abilities that will enhance their lifestyles They learn to express their talents through dance, and are encouraged to set goals, strive for what they believe in, to improve their self-esteem, cooperation, and integration as part of a group, and to dream.
They are secure with the knowledge that no matter what level of skill, they can achieve their goals through dedication, determination and hard work.No matter what the obstacles, they must... KEEP RISING TO THE TOP
Ladies First! Elevating Women in the 21st Century: A Panel and Workshop for Social Entrepreneurs In
celebration of Women’s History Month (March), the Alternate Routes Hip
Hop Festival at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), Rutgers
University Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development
and the Hip-Hop Association join forces to present, Ladies First! Elevating Women in a 21st Century: A Panel Discussion and Workshop. Date & Time March 30, 2009 | 5:30pm–8:00pm
Location Rutgers University | Engelhard Hall - Bove Auditorium 190 University Avenue | Newark, NJ 07102
Moderator Martha Diaz - President, Hip-Hop Association/Catherine B. Reynolds Fellow, NYU
Panelists Toni Blackman (Founder, Lyrical Ambassador/ Echoing Green Fellow), Rise Wilson (Founder, The Laundromat Project/ Echoing Green Fellow), and Jamilah B Creekmur (VP of Marketing, Allhiphop.com), Dr. Roxanne Shante (Pioneer MC, Founder, Hip-Hop Ices), and Dawn Lewis, (Founder, Pooka Pure and Simple).
Workshop Facilitators Dr. Jeffrey Robinson
- Assistant Director, The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship &
Economic Development; Assistant Professor of Management & Global
Business Martha Diaz - President, Hip-Hop Association/Catherine B. Reynolds Fellow, NYU
Please reserve your seat at rsvp@hiphopassociation.org for more information call 718.682.2744.
http://business.rutgers.edu/cueed |
| Alternate Routes Hip Hop Festival Kick-Off |
Ladies First! Elevating Women in the 21st Century: A Panel and Workshop for Social Entrepreneurs
Leading up to the Fresh Status beat competition on April 2nd. Purchase Tickets Now!
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center's own D.J. sHaKe is tapped for disk jockey duties -- at the free Word Jam youth poetry event -- to start off the Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival on April 1st. Below is a closer look at the man behind the audience at NJPAC.
Drawing on the inspiration of legendary DJ's like Red Alert, Chuck Chillout, and Marley Marl, sHaKe has tapped into the inner B-Boy/B-Girl of music lovers in the metropolitan area. This Jersey City native has hooked those seeking a resurgence of Hip-Hops Golden Era by providing a soundscape of classics intertwined with R&B, soul and breakbeats. Check out sHaKes monthly residency, Hip-Hop Treats, on the first Saturday of every month at Heathers in NYC.
MTV2 is airing a five part documentary series this week entitled The Elements -- capturing the aesthetics of Hip-Hop we all know and love. Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101's very own Rob Swift is featured in the D.J. episode. Rabbi D's crew and NJPAC Hip-Hop Alumni Beat Boxer Entertainment are featured as well -- in the beat box episode.
Watch the series to get a good understanding of the more popular aspects of the culture and come experience them live at Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101 on Saturday April 4th, 8PM. Click on the Box Office for tickets.
Air Dates:
Monday 2/23
4pm - MC's
8pm – MC's
Tuesday 2/24
4pm – B-boys
8pm – B-boys
Wednesday 2/25
4pm – Beat Box (Beat Boxer Entertainment) Don't Blink or you will miss Rabbi D
8pm – Beat Box
Thursday 2/26
4pm – Graffiti
8pm – Graffiti
Friday 2/27
4pm – DJ's (Rob Swift)
8pm – DJ's
Sunday 3/1
6:30pm - Compilation of all five episodes
Peace People!
We wanna know what you think? What's the likelihood of this show being sold out. Check out the line up and their links then let us know what you think. Sacred Circle Cafe:HipHop Griots Friday, April 3rd, 8pm Sold out type of event? Buy tickets in advance or a chance tickets will be available the night off?
Sacred Circle Cafe: HipHop Griots
D-Cross the Artist
www.myspace.com/dcrossmusic
D-Black
www.myspace.com/dblk504
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Rahfeal Gordon
www.myspace.com/rahgor
Queen GodIs
www.myspace.com/queengodisbiz
Baba Israel
www.myspace.com/babaisraelandyako440
Abiodun Oyewole
www.myspace.com/abiodunoyewole
We thought of you when we got with them!
Sacred Circle Cafe: Hip Hop Griots
Friday, April 3rd, 8pm
Curated & Hosted by Purple Haze & Rob Hylton
The U.S.Hip Hop Ambassador and previous NJPAC Hip Hop festival performing artist Toni Blackman recently posed the question, "What do female MC's offer Hip Hop?"
Check out the female Hip Hop Griot Queen GodIs's response...
"What do I bring to the
table as an emcee who is female? In many cases, I bring the dag on table! - not
only quality music and content, but detail, thoughtfulness, creativity and a
long-term vision upon which to lay these goods so that others can have a wholesome
feast.
Hip Hop is a potluck of
sorts. Everyone brings something...no matter how rich or trifling, talented or
bland. Some people always bring drinks. Others always bring desserts. Then there
are those who not only bring the main course, but the necessary cups, utensils,
napkins, foil and even the table upon which we
eat.
I find that most women tend to bring
things to the 'party' that many others just forget. Besides, It is a luxury to
forget things when there is an auntie, mama
or sista-friend who - by nature -
remembers to pack the stuff that others neglect or simply just hate to
carry.
The truth is, talent, skill and appeal
are neither wholly male nor female. Most amazing artists have properties of both
masculine and feminine principles that I think enhance their craft. The
strongest, most well-rounded male artists on the scene (in my opinion) seem to
have a connection with their feminine instinct that makes what they are serving
both desirable, long-lasting and complete..."
Queen GodIs debut album "Power U" available @ cdbaby.com/cd/queengodis
www.myspace.com/queengodisbiz
For video & other interviews check out
Women In Hip Hop Blog/ Interview Feat. Queen GodIs & More!:
"WHAT DO FEMALE MC'S OFFER HIP HOP"
http://mycypher.com/shecanflow/2008/10/.
The winner of the theater trophy at the 2004 HBO US Comedy Arts Festival, Will Power weaves funky and fun live beats, rhythm and rhyme, and powerful narratives into unforgettable urban theater. An award-winning pioneer in hip-hop theater, this electrifying actor, rapper, playwright and educator delivers high-octane monologues, songs and spoken word pieces that have taken off-Broadway by storm. "His work combines the complexity of serious drama with the visual and sonic arsenal of MTV," says The New York Times.
Presented in collaboration with the NJPAC Arts Education Department
February 21st, 2009
Let It Flow Poetry Show/open mic
Presented by Elijah Brown
It’s 1st Red & Black Affair
Featuring Soulful Jones
Hosted by Purple Haze
at
47 Halsey Street
off of Central Ave
Newark NJ,07102
Doors open at 6
Sign up to perform at
6:30
Show starts at 7
$10 Admission
For directions or any more info call 
(862)202-6779
This is the longest running poetry show in Newark
, giving you quality events in a family atmosphere. This event you wouldn’t want to miss. We’re celebrating the Life of Bleek while enjoying poems written about him or any music poem that’s dedicated to him. Hope to see you there.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
Word
Jam
4:00pm – 6:00pm • Chase Room
Spoken word •
Youth poetry
Curated by: Ambrose Liu
Hosted by: Big
Mike
Artists: Middle
and High-School students from the Greater Newark Area
FREE
THURSDAY, APRIL 2
Fresh
Status
8:00pm
– 10:30pm • The Chase Room
Emcee battle • Producers’ competition
Curated and hosted by: Black 45
Artists: 8thW1, Brokn English, DJ Priority, Fresh
Daily, O-Solo, Pardon the Stranger, PVD, Sam Scarfo, Tame One and others
ALL SEATS $16
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Sacred Circle Café: Hip Hop Griots
8:00pm
- 10:30pm • The Chase Room
Spoken word • Urban theater
Curated and hosted by: Purple Haze & Rob Hylton
Artists:
Abiodun Oyewole, Baba Israel, D-Black, D-Cross, Queen Godis, Rahfeal
Gordon, Uninvited
ALL
SEATS $16
Late Nite Open Mic
11:00pm
– 1:00am
Aljira,
a Center for Contemporary Art
591
Broad Street, Downtown Newark
Curated and hosted by: Elijah Brown
Artists:
Devynity, DJ 360 Degreez, Infinite, Rutgaz Poetz, Soulful Jones and
others
FREE
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
Hip Hop:
Project / Element
Curated and hosted by: Audrey “Egypt” Blanc & Natasha Dyer
The Hip Hop Project
11:00pm
– 1:30pm • The Chase Room
Film Screening • Panel Discussion
Panelists: Chris “Kazi” Rolle, Clayton Walton, Robin
“Kheperah” Kearse, Ryan Kelly
FREE
The Other Side of Hip Hop: The Sixth
Element
2:00pm
– 4:30pm • The Chase Room
Film Screening • Panel Discussion
Filmmaker: Dion Ashman
Panelists: Dion Ashman, Ernie Paniccioli, Kangol Kid,
Lin Que
FREE
Hip Hop Fundamentals 101
8:00pm
– 10:30pm • Chase Room
Breaking • Beat Boxing • Turntablism
Curated and hosted by: Andreas Thai-yan
& Max-Jerome
Artists: Conscious, Rob Swift,
John Robinson, KR3TS, Rabbi D
ALL
SEATS $16
Purchase Tickets On-Line Here!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
1-888-GO-NJPAC
or visit us at: www.njpachiphop.org
Our very own Rabbi D -- of MTV MADE Head Coach fame -- heads out with the 3rd Party crew to the land of many wonders, Brazil. Of course, Rabbi D will touch back down in the states just in time for his performance at Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101 on April 4th, 8PM at NJPAC. Tickets can be purchased here!
"I am on the way out the door to JFK, headed for South American on the Skillz To Take Brazil Tour with Hired Gun & Zajazza! 16 days of musical madness await, along with Carnavale. I'll be blogging, photoblogging, video journaling and generally glowing over at rabbiontheroad.blogspot.com". - Rabbi D
FEATURE FILM: The Hip Hop Project Synopsis: From Executive Producers Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah, THE HIP HOP PROJECT is the compelling story of Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager who inspired a group of New York City teens to transform their life stories into powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development and personal discovery. The film traces the evolution of this award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless teenager turned youth mentor. Kazi challenges these young people to write music about real issues affecting their lives as they strive to overcome daunting obstacles to produce a collaborative album. Russell Simmons, hip hop mogul and long-time supporter of the project, partners with Bruce Willis to donate a recording studio to the Hip Hop Project. After four years of collaboration, the group produces a powerful and thought-provoking CD filled with moving personal narratives and sharp social commentary. In contrast to all of the negative attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope, healing and the realization of dreams. Inspired by Kazi’s work, 100% of the net profits from this film are being donated to organizations working with youth. **************** SEE MOVIE TRAILER If you had the whole world listening what would you have to say?
THE HIP-HOP PROJECT: About The Panelists
CHRISTOPHER ‘KAZI’ ROLLE
ROBIN ‘KHEPERAH’ KEARSE
ROBIN ‘KHEPERAH' KEARSE is a record label veteran with ten years experience in marketing, A&R and promotion at Def Jam, Sony Music and Arista Records/Bad Boy Entertainment. Kheperah is also a powerful speaker, arts based educator and prolific writer. Kheperah has recently been featured on The Maury Povich Show, where she provides positive interventions for out of control teen girls to help them turn their lives around. She is also featured in the award winning documentary, The Hip Hop Project, executive produced by Bruce Willis and Queen Latifah. She is currently the Director of Strategic Marketing at Niche Media, a luxury magazine publishing company.
After ten years of marketing and promoting Hip Hop and R&B music, Kheperah took a break from the music industry to focus on another passion: youth and community empowerment. She created GEMNASIUM, a self development workshop series using tools, materials and relevant life experience that youth can directly identify with to promote inherent self-worth, mental and emotional health and inspire discovery of purpose. As a social entrepreneur, Kheperah has led numerous youth and community based programs; she has worked with government offices to promote dialogue, education and positive alternatives to youth violence and has served as a host, mentor, and on-air personality. She donated her professional services as a marketing mentor to The Hip Hop Project, an award-winning youth program, which teaches High School students the inner workings of the music business and connects them with industry professionals. This process became the subject of a documentary film of the same name, which debuted in theatres May 2007.
more info coming soon...
April is soon to come and I wanted to drop in on the NJPAC Hiphop Blog and introduce myself. Hi my name is Conscious, I'm one of a few artists who are involved in the upcoming Hiphop Fundamentals 101 event (April 1st till April 4th).
I am honored to be a part of this production and my contribution will be in the form of visual art and a bit of sound design to accompany my exhibit. I will bring forth a piece of 'street art'. I'm sure that the piece will intrigue most in attendance, as it will be very unique and possibly, not exactly what most would expect.
I look forward to April and adding a bit of commentary regularly on the NJPAC Hiphop Blog.
Title: Uncommon Property.
Acrylic on canvas board.
Dimensions 16 X 20
Date: 11/14/07
This
piece was originally started during a live reading of Sumkid Majere's
'Nobody Hole, during the 2nd Annual Nobody Ball at The Knitting
Factory. Ultimately, I completed the piece months later at home.
Finally -- The Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival Official Palm Card is Here! Click on the image to see the full-sized version featuring all the events from April 1-4, 2009 with full descriptions and artist line-ups. Please feel free to copy and distribute our palm card on blogs, myspace pages, etc... The Alternate Routes Hip-Hop Festival is for the people by the people! Tickets on sale now! Seats are limited.
Fat Beats NY
406 6th Ave, 2nd Floor (Between 8th & 9th Streets)
New York, NY 10011
212-673-3883
C U all there!
www.thejohnrobinsonproject.com
www.highwaterISmusic.com
John Robinson aka Lil Sci president of Shaman Work Recordings -- and a prominent member of the underground Hip-Hop community --is tapped to represent the emcee element of Hip-Hop Fundamentals 101 complete with a live band.
Robinson has just released a free Mix Tape download "The Produce Section" (Free Download) on OkayPlayer.Com. Download it now and get ready to see him live on April 4th at NJPAC.
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