Hip Hop Congress

Aug. 30: The 2008 DMC USA Finals
Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St. NYC 10013
(New York City) Hip Hop DJ History will be made on August 30th, 2008! The World’s most legendary and longest running DJ battle, DMC will hold it’s 2008 U.S. Finals from 8pm on at The Knitting Factory 74 Leonard St. New York NY 10013. Not only has DJ Slyce, 1997 DMC U.S. Champion, returned to the battle and taken the East Coast title but this national battle will also feature the youngest DJ to ever compete in any DMC battle, 7 year old DJ A-Kidd. Wait! It gets even crazier… this is the first year ever that a father and son will be the same battle. That’s right DJ J.P. Gunnz, DJ A-Kidd’s dad will also be in the DMC U.S. Finals!

DMC went back to the old school and held it’s traditional East Coast and West Coast finals as opposed to many regionals. The top four DJs from both battles were invited to compete on Saturday, Aug. 30th. DJs from the East Coast include: Champion: DJ Slyce (NJ), Runner Up: Emm Are (CT), DJ Solo (NJ) and DJ Esquire (NY). The top four DJs from the West Coast include: Champion: Mista-B (CA), Runner Up: DJ A-Kidd (WA), Tek Threat (CA) and DJ J.P. Gunnz (WA).

The 2008 DMC U.S. Champion wins a roundtrip flight plus accommodations to compete on Sept. 26 & 27 in The 2008 DMC World Finals in London, England, courtesy of Ortofon. He will also win the Rane TTM 57SL Mixer, courtesy of Rane.

More info on the line up to be announced but in the meantime pick up your $15 advance tickets now not only to support the scene but also…before they sell out!

DJs enter DMC with the dream of having their name listed alongside DMC champs like DJ Craze (3x World Champ: 1998-2000), ie.MERG (04 & 05 World), A-Trak (97 World), Roc Raida (95 World), Qbert, Mix Master Mike & DJ Apollo (1992 World), DJ Cash Money (88 World), DJ Enferno (2003 USA), DJ Klever (2000 - 2001 USA), P-Trix (99 USA), DJ Slyce (97 USA), DJ Swamp (96 USA), DJ Rectangle (93 USA), DJ Aladdin (89 USA) and many more.

Press please contact DMC U.S.A. Event Coordinator: Christie Z-Pabon toolsofwar@gmail.com for more info. Please visit: myspace.com/dmcusa or DMCDJChamps.com