Hip Hop Congress

MINNESOTA SUMMIT RECAP:
The chapter at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN hosted their first regional summit this past weekend. The incredible event brought artists such as Alex Schein, The Bedouin, Toki Wright, Culture Shock Camp, Proof, Kanser and many more to fans eager to experience something different on the campus. The highlight of the weekend was an incredible representation of Native Hip Hop by Culture Shock Camp and Night Shield Entertainment. Their panel discussion helped to spread the good sounds of Indigenous Hip Hop. After this weekend, it is hard to say there is only cold, cold tundra in Moorhead. Congrats to the organizers and advisor Amer Ahmed who continues to put it down for HHC since 2000.

UC IRVINE HOSTS KRS ONE:
KRS ONE at UCI: a Lecture Discussing the History of Hip Hop Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 8pm. University of California, Irvine Humanities Instruction Building 100 KRS ONE has been a true Hip Hop icon for the past two decades - cultivating the culture through his work as an artist, author, and scholar. For many, he comes to embody the spirit of Hip Hop culture, releasing many seminal Hip Hop albums such as Criminal Minded, By All Means Necessary, and Return of the Boom Bap while being a primary advocate for the promotion of Hip Hop culture. In 2003, he published the insightful novel Ruminations, exploring issues such as the music industry, urban culture, education, and philosophy. He will be delivering a lecture discussing the history of Hip Hop at the University of California, Irvine on February 22 at 8pm in the evening. The lecture will be free of charge and is open to the public. Early arrival is suggested due to limited seating.

TEXAS STATE:
Greetings from Texas State HHC! This upcoming week will be focused on our first annual Hip Hop Week with the Student Association of Campus Activities on campus.

Mon- start off with a kickoff show which will showcase the diverse talents of our organization

Tues- we’ll be showing a screening of the film Street Creds

Wed- Spike Lee will be here on campus to speak about film/ hip hop

Thurs- We will have a promo in the quad along with an art exhibit of local graffiti artists

Fri- we have Bavu Blakes & Crew performing

SAN JOSE STATE:
What thizzzzzzzzz it? Thizzzzz iz what it izz. R.I.P. J. Dilla from the Stonesthrow pack. We’ve been workin on gettin our next big project together which is the Tunnel of Oppression. We watched a movie on the Tunnel of Oppression of 2003 which gave people a look at what to expect of it. We are still gettin our ideas together for that. We are also planning some events out. We are bringing out KRS-1 out to speak on March 2nd in the Engineering Building, Room 162 at 6 p.m. So be there or you a square! We also have an event planned for Burnett Academy for the kids we prollie finna bring out the tables and spin. That’s about it folks we tryin to get through the semester

yadadamean?

One,
Wes

OHIO UNIVERSITY HOSTS BAKARI KITWANA:
Hip-hop expert Bakari Kitwana addressed why “white kids love hip-hop” last night to a full audience of many races last night in Walter Hall Rotunda.

For the rest of the article, click here: http://thepost.baker.ohiou.edu/F.php?article=F2&date=021706

Last week we had two events…An elements workshop for a local elementary school, the kids really got into it this time….Then we had Bakari Kitwana (author of Why White Kids Love Hip Hop) give a speech. It was an amazing turn out and Bakari was an incredible speaker…I highly recommend him for other chapters

Tonight we are answering questions about the Hip Hop Congress for Seniors in high school who are possible Urban Scholars for next year. We have our Hip Hop Awareness week events set and we are currently working on planning our events for next fall.

peace,
Tommy Boone

WILLAMETTE:
We are still moving forward full steam with the QN5 show April 21st, big time!

We have been in contact with local radio KBOO, and are in the process of getting the show live on air, and having them supply the battle DJ’s for the event. Bboys and MC’s from up and down the Willamette Valley are being lined up for their battles, and money is still be raised for the cash prizes for those battles.

As for our other events, we are heading to the Home Youth and Resource Center (outreach center for homeless youth) on Friday to hang out with the teens, talk Hip Hop, and just kick it.

And finally we are sponsoring a Spoken word night in the Bistro on campus, so that the students of the English 242 class (Writing Hip Hop) can do their performance aspect of their class requirements, and a few of the HHC crew can also perform.

Peace,
A

HIP HOP CONGRESS SO–CAL COUNCIL MEETING:
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006 from 12pm - 2:30pm
9201 S. Normandie Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047 (E.C. Johnson Hall)

VISION 20/20 HIP HOP EDUCATION CONFERENCE:
The Vision 2020 Conference seeks to engage Bay Area educators, youth and service providers in a dialogue to share curriculum and teaching theories & discuss how the next generation of leaders through Hip Hop Education. There will be Panel Discussions, Hip Hop workshops for youth & a showcase featuring performances by the Jacka and Rap Addicts along with Up and Coming youth.

SOUNDSLAM.COM ANNOUNCES DILATED PEOPLES WEEK:
Online Hip Hop magazine, SoundSlam.com, is celebrating the upcoming release of 20/20, the new album from Dilated Peoples, with a special week showcasing the career and contribution of one of Hip Hop’s most celebrated acts.

Throughout Dilated Peoples’ week, SoundSlam will present the public with an in-depth look into the group, including interviews with all three members, reviews of Dilated’s past and current albums, and an exclusive column from Evidence himself!

“Throughout the years Dilated Peoples have been committed to producing quality, thought-provoking work.” Commented Alex Fruchter, SoundSlam features editor, “They always try to push the envelope and expand, while still staying in touch with the past.”

Fans of the group, and even those unfamiliar with Dilated Peoples will be able to get an inside look at the group, and will have the opportunity to take part in interactive polls and discussions about the group that will take place in SoundSlam’s online community and forums.

Dilated Peoples’ week kicks off Monday, February 20th. Be sure to log on and join the Expansion Team!!

ARTIST NEWS
GRASSROOTS STREET ART:
You can download Reali the Mann, the BE and many others at Soulbound Records. Announcing the release of Grassroots Street Art, a downloadable compilation album complete with HHC ARTISTS. Be sure to support and check it out at http://www.soulboundrecords.com/gsa/grsa2.htm

STARVING IT’S NOT A GAME OFFICIAL DVD RELEASE:
LIVE Performances by: Too Short, Mistah FAB, Biaje,hosted by Franzen(Hot 97.5), spinning by DJ Backside (106.1 KMEL)
DLabrie and KDoe will be in the building, networking!!
Movie features: YukMouth, DLabrie, Wasaname An Em, Too Short, Mistah FAB, Phesto D.(Heiro), Richie Rich, DJ Backside, Allen Anthony, Malaika (MTB 3) and MORE!! by Fatt INC. !!
9-4AM,Casual Wear, Button Up’s, No white T’s
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d176/DLabrie/StarvingIts.jpg

TOKI WRIGHT:
Check out his track “Focus” at www.tokiwright.com
www.myspace.com/tokiwrightmusic

March, 11 2006 at Paid Dues Festival
Brother Ali w/ BK One and Toki Wright, Felt (Murs and Slug), Aesop Rock, Chingo Bling, El-P, Cage, Grouch, Blueprint, 3MG, 2Mex
San Bernadino , CA
Orange Pavilion at Nos Events Center
www.paidduesfestival.com

March, 18 2006
SXSW (South By Southwest) - Brother Ali w/ BK One and Toki Wright, Atmosphere, P.O.S., Soul Position, Mac Lethal, Psalm One, Luckyiam PSC, DeeJayBird
Emos Main Room 603 Red River St. All Ages
Austin, TX 73301
http://2006.sxsw.com/

The 5th ANNUAL TWIN CITIES CELEBRATION OF HIP-HOP:
Media and Technology
August 18th, 19th, 20th 2006
Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota
3-DAY FESTIVAL TO FOCUS ON HOW MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY ARE USED FOR AND AGAINST YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE HIP-HOP CULTURE
2006 Headliners: TBA

**Link to promotional video - http://www.yothemovement.org/VideoPlay.htm
**Link to 2005 flyer and program - http://www.yothemovement.org/Events_HipHop4_Schedule1.htm

The Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop is an annual event bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate the power of community through Hip-Hop culture. Over the last four years nearly 15,000 people from around the world have taken part in the festival and conference. Past participants include Slick Rick, Cee-Lo of Goodie Mob, Clipse, Slum Village, Camp Lo, Crazy Legs, Slug of Atmosphere, EWOK (HM Crew), Jean Grae, Brother Ali, DMG (Facemob), Asia-One, and many others.

MIDWEST SOCIAL FORUM:
JULY 6-9, 2006
Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Union
For more information, hit http://www.mwsocialforum.org

If you have any questions about anything Hip Hop Congress related, please email ron@hiphopcongress.com.

Peace and Love,
Ron Gubitz
Hip Hop Congress

“And your rhymes are lame.
Everyone say ‘Ho’ (Crowd yells ho)
The crowd is calling your name”

–Quese IMC (www.cultureshockcamp.com) during the Emcee Battle Finals in Minnesota.