Sunday, May 17, 2009

Demand Education art show in San Francisco w/ Del & Bukue

Demand Education is an art show featuring and dedicated to the DE crew from the United States. Although based in Southern California, this graffiti crew has provided traditional street bombing, piecing, freights with a touch of mural, graphics and urban Design Elements throughout Chicago, Hawaii, the Bay area and more. Artists representing the crew have traveled the world over, with trips to Italy, Amsterdam, El Salvador, Mexico, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

With performances from Del the Funky Homosapien and BukueOne (whattup Bukue!) as well as the Colton/Riverside crew of The Do-Gooders, this show definitely has its benefits. Peep it June 5th 2009 in San Francisco at Culture Skate shop!

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

3-Day Hip-Hop Awareness Festival - Sacramento


THIS IS A RE-POST FOR UBO MAGAZINE

Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA, Community Chapter to Formally Introduce Themselves to the Community as a Whole With a Three-Day Hip-Hop Awareness Festival, Including a Music Business Panel, DJ and B-Boy/B-Girl Battles, Live Music and Art Performances and so much more.

Sacramento, CA, March 27, 2009 – Hip-Hop Congress, a national and world-wide collective of young people dedicated to preserving, growing and uplifting local hip-hop communities through non-profit efforts brings forth Sacramento’s Community Chapter with a worthwhile three-day festival, starting May 22 with the help of the three co-chairs, Aman ‘Wyzdom’ Smith, Vanessa ‘Lady Vex’ Amaro and Wes Kuruhara.

The project will take a lot of effort as several people will be involved. At this time, the Sacramento Chapter is looking for emcees, DJs, B-Boys and B-Girls as well as spoken word artists and freestylists, artists and independent businesses to participate in this community educational effort.

This three-day event will allow artists, dancers and businesses publicity as the Sacramento Chapter will be marketing this event via radio, TV, publications as well as a strong online presence and street marketing.

Day one will begin with a key-note speaker followed by performances by DJs, spoken word artists and hip-hop dancers from several crews including Floor Raskals [Zulu Nation, affiliated with Hip-Hop Congress]. Artists such as Mic Jordan, Verbal Venom, Cawzlos and Chase, Tribe of Levi, MLS, 241, Skurge, Bueno and more will perform on stage. The second day will begin with a DJ presentation followed by a music business awareness panel ran by Aman Smith and Eric Chun, a professional in creative music services and cultural showcase. The third day will have an open-mic, gritty ciphers as well as booth set-ups for local businesses associated with hip-hop culture.

For additional information on Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA Community Chapter’s Hip-Hop Awareness Festival and how you can contribute, cover the festival and even sponsor this event; including having your banner, booth and product at this event, please contact Aman ‘Wyzdom’ Smith at (916) 548-8890 or focusdaylee@gmail.com. Media Kits are available via EPK or hardcopy.


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UBO Public Relation Services / HIP-HOP CONGRESS
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http://www.hiphopcongress.com/category/chapters/sacramento-community/
Hip-Hop Congress, Sacramento, CA Chapter First Annual Hip-Hop Awareness Festival

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About RYME and Grey Matter

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Grey Matter (aka Ruben Young) is an anthropologist, activist, artist, MC & blogger working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Originally from the Inland Empire, CA. Currently living and working in Sacramento, CA.