Child ‘n Play will headline a lineup of Hip-Hop trailblazers being inducted into the Nationwide Hip-Hop Museum on August 23 at DC’s Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
Child ‘n Play and Jungle Brothers will headline a star-studded class of Hip-Hop legends being honored on the Nationwide Hip-Hop Museum’s Corridor of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday August 23 on the Woolly Mammoth Theatre in Washington DC. Becoming a member of them are fellow pioneers DJ Pink Alert Dana Dane Kwamé Candy Tee and DJ Hollywood.
The induction isn’t only a one-night celebration like previous occasions.
For the primary time ever, the Museum is launching a full week of interactive and all-ages occasions from August 18 to 22. This programming is in collaboration with the Downtown DC Enterprise Enchancment District and the Woolly Mammoth Theatre.
The free sequence dubbed Hip-Hop Pleased Hours will embody uncommon artifacts DJ battles graffiti competitions breakdancing showcases and every day money prizes.
“Bringing a week-long activation interactive exhibit and The Nationwide Hip-Hop Honors to the Historic Woolly Mammoth Theatre is a tremendous partnership that we’re enthusiastic about” mentioned NHHM founder Jeremy Beaver. “We’re grateful to the Downtown DC BID for serving to to carry a number of the greatest Hip-Hop icons to the nation’s capital to be honored and carry out.”
Artifacts from Hip-Hop’s Golden Period will probably be on show in the course of the Pleased Hours every night. Highlights embody authentic Gold and Platinum plaques worn stage outfits classic posters and KRS-ONE’s “Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace.”
Grasp Gee, referred to as a member of the Sugar Hill Gang, advised AllHipHop, “This will probably be one among our most memorable induction ceremonies as we honor Child ‘n Play on the thirty fifth Anniversary of their film ‘Home Social gathering.’ Their cultural impression on American music can’t be overstated relating to music, motion pictures, dance and cartoons!”
Right here’s a breakdown of the themed week:
- Aug. 18 – MC Monday: Freestyle open mic with $250 prize
- Aug. 19 – Turntable Tuesday: DJ mix-off with $250 prize
- Aug. 20 – Wild Model Wednesday: Graffiti artwork battle with $250 prize
- Aug. 21 – B-Boy & B-Woman Thursday: Breakdancing discussion board with DJ B Blast and $250 prize
- Aug. 22 – Grown People Friday: 18+ dance occasion with DJ B Blast and pop-up Hip-Hop store
On Saturday August 23 the venue will remodel right into a Hip-Hop hub from midday to 10 p.m. kicking off with The Beat Konductaz Beat Battle hosted by Rapper Large Pooh and Apollo Brown. Concurrently NHHM’s DJ DVS will sculpt a cake right into a customized Hip-Hop dessert whereas resident artist Kevin “Scene” Lewis paints stay tribute items for every inductee.
At 4 p.m. the purple carpet will open for press and VIPs adopted by a podcast that includes the inductees hosted by Grandmaster Caz. A proper studying of the Mayor’s Proclamation by DC BID President Gerren Worth and a religious blessing by Dr. Ansel “Preach” Augustine will precede the 7 p.m. induction ceremony.
Hosted by Grasp Gee of the Sugarhill Gang the occasion will function speeches by DJ RBI and Jay Quan and trend shows from NHHM Style Director Neil Taylor with handcrafted medallions by Bucky Davis.
The night time concludes with a live performance that includes performances by Dana Dane, Kwamé, Jungle Brothers with DJ Pink Alert and a headline set by Child ‘n Play. The apex efficiency will rejoice the thirty fifth anniversary of their basic movie Home Social gathering.
Tickets and extra particulars will be discovered at nationalhiphopmuseum.org.
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