Mike Barnes
09-24-2007, 03:08 PM
I just wanted to pass this information on to the board, In regards to the Hiphop Honors 2007 program, Which is scheduled for October 8th(Monday), At 10:00pm(VH1), 2007 Honorees are: Snoop Dogg,A Tribe Called Quest,Missy Elliot,Houdini(Hopefully, Someone will mention The impact and contibutions that Larry Smith/Legendary Hiphop Producer from the 80's, Had
On Houdini's career in the 80's), Teddy Riley(On the low, Teddy Riley was producing mad hiphop plates going back to 1985, With, Dougie Fresh and Spoonie G, Along with Teddy Riley Producing for Kool Moe Dee,Heavy D,Red Head Kingpin,Wrecks& Effect,Today,Etc), Andre(Dr Jekyell/LOL)Harrell/Former
Founder and President Of Uptown Records in the mid 80's, Along with Andre Harell being the Former President of Motown Records in the mid 90's, And, Andre Harrell was a regular at Bentley's in New York in the early to mid 80's mad hard/LOL), The VH1 HipHop Honors show will be hosted by Tracy Morgan, Also, There will be alot of events and functions in regards to the Hiphop Honors show, Here's some information on those events.
Much Respect
Mike Barnes
VH1 will once again honor the hip hop pioneers and legends that have made significant contributions to music and pop culture with the fourth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Tracy Morgan, this year's honorees include A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, WHODINI, the film Wild Style, and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing.
Hip Hop Honors Tour
MC Lyte and Big Daddy Kane join the Roots On Our Hip-Hop Honors Tour It's a blend of old school and new school as the two classic MCs take the stage with the era's best live hip-hop band.
HIP HOP Weekend
VH1 is proud to present Hip Hop Honors Weekend in New York City! The weekend celebration leading up to the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors takes place from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7. This official guide features NYC events and exhibits which celebrate hip hop music, art and culture, plus highlights special offers from select retailers, restaurants and clubs throughout the city.
VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend is in partnership with and
Click the links below to find out more info on all our events or scroll down for full listings! Thursday, October 4 Friday, October 5 Saturday, October 6 Sunday, October 7
Special Pre-Weekend Event: Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After Party Hush Tours: Hip-Hop Legends Harlem/Bronx Tour Museum Event: First Fridays at the Bronx Museum Panel: "Does Hip Hop Hate Women?" Concert: VH1 Hip Hop Honors Tour feat. The Roots with Big Daddy Kane & MC Lyte DJ Event: Sucio Smash DJ Event: Tha Get Up! With Duane Harriott DJ Event:
New Yorker Dance Party with Diplo DJ Event: The Freedom Party Exhibition: Jamel Shabazz: Seconds of My Life & Leonard Freed: Black in White America at PowerHouse In-Store Event: Ode to the "True" School Panel Talks & Book Signing: Brooklyn Bodega presents New Jack Swing (with Andre Harrell) and a panel about A Tribe Called Quest DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite at Dubspot Audio/Visual Presentation: What Isn't Hip-Hop Free Workshop:
Scratch DJ Academy Theater: 'Till The Break of Dawn Awards Ceremony: The 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards Film Screenings: Old Skool Movie Night Adidas InStore Event: The Official VH1 ThrowBack Party with MC Lyte DJ Event: Back to School with Legends DJ Event: Classic Hits & Hip-Hop Live Performance: Channel Live with special guests Alecia Chakour and Scanz VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops Game! Slide Show & Book Signing: Charlie
Ahearn Presents Wild Style: The Sampler Music Event: The Numark Video Mix Party Concert: Southpaw, Lyricists Lounge, Afro Punk, Okayplayer & VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend present Kings of Rock feat. M.O.P. with Game Rebellion, The Lordz, Da Nillaz & DJ set by J. Period. Concert: 2K Sports Bounce Tour featuring Common & Q-Tip Open Mic Event: End of the Weak DJ Event: Don't Be Cruel DJ Event: DJ Premier & DJ Evil Dee DJ Event: New Jack Swing Party DJ Event: DJs Make Your Junk Shake
Thursday, October 4 - Special Pre-Weekend Event!
Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation
Create. Dominate. Innovate. Celebrate. Join VH1 & VH1 Save The Music in paying tribute to hip-hop's biggest icons at the Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party.
Providence
311 W. 57th St. at 8th Ave., Manhattan
To purchase tickets, call 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.
RSVP at 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com to purchase tickets.
7:00 pm
$150; After-party only: $100
To bid on a fantasy package that includes tickets to the show, go to www.vh1auctions.com.
To learn more about the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.
Friday, October 5
Tour: Hip-Hop Legends Harlem/Bronx Tour
Pioneering emcee Grandmaster Caz leads guests through Harlem and the Bronx, pointing out famous hip-hop landmarks - including the legendary locations seen in the first hip-hop film Wild Style. Tours take place all weekend long. Go to www.hushtours.com for more information.
Hush Hip-Hop Tours
Meeting Location: 292 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
212-714-3527
11am
$50 per person
www.hushtours.com
Performance: The "Welcome To Reality" High School Tour
In honor of VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend and Disability Awareness Month, 4 Wheel City will be performing an inspirational hip hop performance, combined with a motivational lecture by Namel "Tapwaterz" Norris & Ricardo "Rickfire" Velasquez, two hip hop artist in wheelchairs. Their mission is to honor hip-hop, promote disability awareness, and encourage teens to make responsible decisions in life.
Christopher Columbus High School
925 Astor Ave., Bronx
646-593-5331
12pm
Free
www.myspace.com/4wheelcity
Museum Event: First Fridays at the Bronx Museum of the Arts
For October's installment of First Fridays, The Bronx Museum will present "Beyond the Carribean: Unconventional Tropicalisms," featuring a night of hip-hop influenced voices and sounds from a generation of artists born and raised in the Carribean diaspora and transplanted to New York. Hosted by DJ Laylo, this showcase features Aja-Monet (Poet-Spoken Word), Okai (MC) and the San Juan Hill Band and will make guests re-think the Carribean beyond stereotypes and cultural clich�s.
The Bronx Museum of The Arts
1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx
718-681-6000
6:30pm
$5, free for Bronx Museum members
www.bronxmuseum.org
Panel Discussion: "Does Hip Hop Hate Women?"
Black Girls Rock! Inc & Rap Sessions present this community dialogue on the gender crisis within the hip-hop generation. Panelists include a number of leading hip-hop intellectuals and activists, including author Joan Morgan, rapper/activist M-1, director Byron Hurt, and professor Tracy Sharpley-Whiting. Hosted by Black Girls Rock! Founder and DJ Beverly Bond and moderated by author Bakari Kitwana.
The Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
212-534-1673
7pm
Free with RSVP to 212-534-1672 x3395
www.mcny.org
Concert: VH1 Hip Hop Honors Tour featuring The Roots with Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte
Kick off VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend with 2 1/2 hours of must-see classic hip-hop and soul performed by The Roots and past VH1 Hip Hop Honors honorees Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte.
Nokia Theatre Times Square
1515 Broadway at 44th St., Manhattan
212-930-1950
8pm & 11:30pm
$39.50
Go to tours.vh1.com for more info.
DJ Event: Sucio Smash
NYC's own DJ Sucio Smash, known for his internet-based "The Squeeze Radio" show, hosts this evening of beats with his DJ compatriots Stretch Armstrong, DJ Bobbito, Lord Sear and Timm See. Sucio is also celebrating the first release on his new label, High Water Music. Oh, and it's his birthday, too.
Club Element
225 East Houston Street, Manhattan
212-254-2200
9pm
$TBA
www.elementny.com
DJ Event: Tha Get Up! With Duane Harriott
APT's Friday night resident Duane Harriott (Negroclash, Other Music) welcomes Grammy Award-winning hip-hop producer 9th Wonder plus special guest Cuzzin B for the Dream Merchant 2 release party.
APT
419 West 13th Street, Manhattan
212-414-4245
10pm
$10
www.aptwebsite.com
DJ Event: New Yorker Dance Party
The New Yorker magazine hosts an all-out dance party featuring DJ/producer Diplo (Hollertronix, former tour DJ for M.I.A.) to kick off opening night of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.
Hiro
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
10pm
$20
festival.newyorker.com
DJ Event: The Freedom Party
DJ Herbert Holler's long-running jump-off, The Freedom Party, serves up a crowd-pleasing mix of hip-hop, classic R&B, dancehall, soul, funk and more for the sophisticated and sexy.
The Canal Room
285 West Broadway, Manhattan
11pm
$7 ladies/$10 guys
www.myspace.com/djherbert
Saturday, October 6th
Exhibition: Jamel Shabazz: Seconds of My Life and Leonard Freed: Black in White America
Celebrated photographer Jamel Shabazz offers a selection of images spanning some 25 years of work around the world alongside the work of the late Magnum Photographer Leonard Freed, the foremost African-American photojournalist. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerHouseArena.com
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074
Exhibition on view all weekend
www.powerHouseArena.com
In-Store Event: Ode to the "True" School
YUME BKNY presents custom, hand-designed pieces from past and present VH1 Hip-Hop Honors honorees sewn on hoodies and sweatshirts. Select pieces will be painted onsite by graffiti artist See One. Free cocktails and food will be served.
Yume BKNY
925 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
718-710-8037
12pm-4pm
Open to the public
yumebkny.blogspot.com
Panel Talk and Book Signing: Brooklyn Bodega presents Panel Talks
New Jack Swing: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell
Panelists will discuss the impact of the late 80s to early 90s sound that influenced musical genres including hip hop, pop, and R&B. Panelists include Andre Harrell, Ian Steadman ("A Different Kitchen"), Alvin Blanco (allhophop.com), Jake Perry (Brooklyn Bodega). Moderated by Wes Jackson (Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Room Service Group)
The Birth of a Legend: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honoree A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest crafted five outstanding albums over a 10 year period that defined what is know referred to as the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. Come join us as we discuss the group's genesis, evolution and legacy. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074
Noon
free and open to the public
www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1
Celebrity & DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite. 10/5 & 10/6
This VIP gifting suite presented by DubSpot, Ubiquita NYC, Rohn Padmore's Red Carpet Gift Suite and Going.com will introduce invited celebrities, DJs and music industry luminaries to the newest lifestyle products and music technology on the market from the leaders in fashion and technology. This next generation of gifting lounges caters to the VIP who wants it all: cocktails, cool grooves and high-end luxury items. Media support provided by MISSBEHAVE Magazine.
Hiro
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
Friday, Oct. 5th and Saturday, Oct. 6th - 1 PM- 6 PM
By invite only.
To register to showcase your products (limited space) or RSVP: www.redcarpetgiftsuite.com
www.dubspot.com
Audio/Visual Presentation: What Isn't Hip-Hop
New Yorker pop music critic Sasha Frere-Jones hosts a discussion on the state of hip-hop as part of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.
Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center For Dance
405 West 55th Street, Manhattan
212-405-9000
2pm
$25
festival.newyorker.com
Free Workshop: Scratch DJ Academy
NYC's Scratch DJ Academy invites guests out to learn the basics of DJing and music production with celebrity DJ Grandwizzard Theodore, Inventor of The Scratch and DJ Excess. Other guest DJ instructors to be announced.
Scratch DJ Academy
434 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhattan
212-529-1599
2-3pm
free
www.scratch.com
Theater: 'Till The Break of Dawn
This new one-man play from Danny Hoch (Jails, Hospitals and Hip-Hop) tells the story of hip-hop activist Gibran, who leads a group of his NYC friends on a trip to Havana to attend a hip-hop festival. Watch as hip-hop politics, South Bronx angst and Cuban reality all clash in this raucous and provocative theater event.
Abrons Arts Center at the Henry Street Settlement
466 Grand Street, Manhattan
212-598-0400
2pm and 8pm show times
$35
www.cultureproject.org
Awards Ceremony: The 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards
The Black Girls Rock! Awards celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in the community - from the industry's most accomplished icons to lesser known women whose creative contributions often go unnoticed in mainstream media. Celebrity guests and honorees include Gabrielle Union (host), Missy Elliott, Common, Cassie, designer Tracy Reese, DJ Diamond Kuts, chef Marcus Samuelsson, actress Sonja Sohn, and other surprise guests!
Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway at 60th Street, Manhattan
212-721-6500
6:30pm
$300
www.blackgirlsrockinc.com
Film Screenings: Old Skool Movie Night
The Black and Latino Filmmaker's Coalition (BLFC) proudly presents the Brooklyn Indie House's screenings of legendary hip-hop movies Krush Groove and Beat Street. So come out and relive the '80s on the big screen, B-Boy style. There will be a Q&A following the movies. Free VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend popcorn with purchase of beverage.
Brooklyn Indie House
900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
718-857-4360
7pm Krush Groove
9pm Beat Street
$7
www.brooklynindiehouse.com
InStore Event: The Official VH1 ThrowBack Party with MC Lyte
Adidas, Echoing Soundz & Patty Laurent present the official VH1 ThrowBack Party hosted by MC Lyte!
Adidas Originals Store
136 Wooster St., Manhattan
212-673-0398
10 pm
Free with rsvp to www.echoingsoundz.com/vh1adidas
DubSpot & VH1 Hip Hop Honors presents Back to School w/ Legends
DubSpot will bring the party back to school as we celebrate the art of the DJ as today's hottest DJ's play with their DJ mentors in the game. As a school we want to always encourage the spirit of learning and growing in this art form. The event will be held at Hiro Ballroom inside the Maritime Hotel and will feature 2 floors of mayhem. In the VIP upper level we will feature Bobitto & the Legendary Afrika Bambaataa + special guests.
The main floor will be featuring another powerhouse legend & contemporary TBA.
The event will also be a benefit for NextAid.
NextAid is a Los Angeles based humanitarian organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for African children orphaned as a result of AIDS. By partnering with socially responsible businesses and organizations in the production of music benefits and other awareness-raising activities, NextAid provides long-term aid to African children in need. For more info, please go to www.nextaid.org .
$15 cover at the door. $10 reduced cover if you rsvp through our partners going.com. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO NEXTAID
Hiro (the maritime hotel)
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
Saturday, Oct. 6th -10PM- 4AM
$15 cover/ $10 reduced cover if you rsvp through www.going.com
For Further info: www.dubspot.com
DJ Event: Classic Hits &Hip-Hop
Five Spot SoulFood welcomes DJ Kenny Parker (Boogie Down Productions), set to spin a mix of classic hits and hip-hop party jams.
Five Spot Soulfood
459 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
718-852-0202
10pm
$5
www.fivespotsoulfood.com
Live Performance: Channel Live with special guests Alecia Chakour and Scanz
Hakim Green of Channel Live is an intense and charismatic performer, using music as a platform to dram attention to imminent social issues and to challenge people to think and act. Channel Live was discovered by the legendary KRS-One in 1994, and is returning with a long-awaited LP "A Revolution Televised" this fall. Also on the bill are dynamic soul and blues singer Alecia Chakour and producer/MC/DJ Scanz.
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
212-539-8777
11:30pm
$15 adv/$20 at the door
www.joespub.com
Sunday, October 7
VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops
VH1 and Entertainment Basketball Classic (EBC), the nation's largest basketball tournament of Rucker Park fame, present the 2nd annual Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops - old skool vs. new school. Players include Chubb Rock, CL Smooth, Common, Damien & Tourie Escobar (Nuttin' But Stringz), Dana Dane, DJ Envy, DJ UNK, Fatman Scoop, Grandmaster Caz, LA Sunshine (Treacherous 3), Luv Bug Starski, Lyfe Jennings, M.I.M.S., Mike C (Funky 4 Plus 1 More), Positive K, Saigon, Steve D (Force M.D's) and more. Celebrity coaches Grandmaster Melle Mel, Tyrone Williams, and EBRO - with the national anthem by Chrisette Michelle and a special half-time performance by Swizz Beatz and a special guest. Appearances by Salt-n-Pepa, Irv Gotti, Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) and Melyssa Ford. Presented by VH1, EBC, LIU and Hot 97 with proceeds to benefit the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club.
Long Island University, One University Plaza, Brooklyn
Doors open at 1:30 pm, Game at 3 pm
Tickets available through Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171 or at Ticketmaster.com
$10 for general admission
Slide Show and Book Signing: Charlie Ahearn Presents Wild Style: The Sampler
In 1982, Charlie Ahearn wrote, directed and produced Wild Style - an indie movie that explored the nascent hip-hop culture: DJing, MCing, B-Boying and graffiti. Curated by Ahearn, this slide show features iconic images of hip-hop legends and pioneers, including Lee Quinones, Fab 5 Freddy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Debbie Harry. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/
The Powerhouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074 x101
5pm
free and open to the public
www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/
Music Event: The Numark Video Mix Party
This unique party, in which guests are treated to popular hip-hop videos, is hosted by Big CED and Dana Dane, and features the VJ skills of DJ Wiz (Kid-N-Play), Uncle Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box), The Awesome Two (Sirius Radio), and DJ Vernon. Expect a hot mix of hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk and classics.
On Houdini's career in the 80's), Teddy Riley(On the low, Teddy Riley was producing mad hiphop plates going back to 1985, With, Dougie Fresh and Spoonie G, Along with Teddy Riley Producing for Kool Moe Dee,Heavy D,Red Head Kingpin,Wrecks& Effect,Today,Etc), Andre(Dr Jekyell/LOL)Harrell/Former
Founder and President Of Uptown Records in the mid 80's, Along with Andre Harell being the Former President of Motown Records in the mid 90's, And, Andre Harrell was a regular at Bentley's in New York in the early to mid 80's mad hard/LOL), The VH1 HipHop Honors show will be hosted by Tracy Morgan, Also, There will be alot of events and functions in regards to the Hiphop Honors show, Here's some information on those events.
Much Respect
Mike Barnes
VH1 will once again honor the hip hop pioneers and legends that have made significant contributions to music and pop culture with the fourth annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Tracy Morgan, this year's honorees include A Tribe Called Quest, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, WHODINI, the film Wild Style, and Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell for New Jack Swing.
Hip Hop Honors Tour
MC Lyte and Big Daddy Kane join the Roots On Our Hip-Hop Honors Tour It's a blend of old school and new school as the two classic MCs take the stage with the era's best live hip-hop band.
HIP HOP Weekend
VH1 is proud to present Hip Hop Honors Weekend in New York City! The weekend celebration leading up to the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors takes place from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7. This official guide features NYC events and exhibits which celebrate hip hop music, art and culture, plus highlights special offers from select retailers, restaurants and clubs throughout the city.
VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend is in partnership with and
Click the links below to find out more info on all our events or scroll down for full listings! Thursday, October 4 Friday, October 5 Saturday, October 6 Sunday, October 7
Special Pre-Weekend Event: Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After Party Hush Tours: Hip-Hop Legends Harlem/Bronx Tour Museum Event: First Fridays at the Bronx Museum Panel: "Does Hip Hop Hate Women?" Concert: VH1 Hip Hop Honors Tour feat. The Roots with Big Daddy Kane & MC Lyte DJ Event: Sucio Smash DJ Event: Tha Get Up! With Duane Harriott DJ Event:
New Yorker Dance Party with Diplo DJ Event: The Freedom Party Exhibition: Jamel Shabazz: Seconds of My Life & Leonard Freed: Black in White America at PowerHouse In-Store Event: Ode to the "True" School Panel Talks & Book Signing: Brooklyn Bodega presents New Jack Swing (with Andre Harrell) and a panel about A Tribe Called Quest DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite at Dubspot Audio/Visual Presentation: What Isn't Hip-Hop Free Workshop:
Scratch DJ Academy Theater: 'Till The Break of Dawn Awards Ceremony: The 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards Film Screenings: Old Skool Movie Night Adidas InStore Event: The Official VH1 ThrowBack Party with MC Lyte DJ Event: Back to School with Legends DJ Event: Classic Hits & Hip-Hop Live Performance: Channel Live with special guests Alecia Chakour and Scanz VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops Game! Slide Show & Book Signing: Charlie
Ahearn Presents Wild Style: The Sampler Music Event: The Numark Video Mix Party Concert: Southpaw, Lyricists Lounge, Afro Punk, Okayplayer & VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend present Kings of Rock feat. M.O.P. with Game Rebellion, The Lordz, Da Nillaz & DJ set by J. Period. Concert: 2K Sports Bounce Tour featuring Common & Q-Tip Open Mic Event: End of the Weak DJ Event: Don't Be Cruel DJ Event: DJ Premier & DJ Evil Dee DJ Event: New Jack Swing Party DJ Event: DJs Make Your Junk Shake
Thursday, October 4 - Special Pre-Weekend Event!
Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation
Create. Dominate. Innovate. Celebrate. Join VH1 & VH1 Save The Music in paying tribute to hip-hop's biggest icons at the Official VH1 Hip Hop Honors Screening & After-Party.
Providence
311 W. 57th St. at 8th Ave., Manhattan
To purchase tickets, call 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be 21+ to attend.
RSVP at 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com to purchase tickets.
7:00 pm
$150; After-party only: $100
To bid on a fantasy package that includes tickets to the show, go to www.vh1auctions.com.
To learn more about the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, visit www.vh1savethemusic.com.
Friday, October 5
Tour: Hip-Hop Legends Harlem/Bronx Tour
Pioneering emcee Grandmaster Caz leads guests through Harlem and the Bronx, pointing out famous hip-hop landmarks - including the legendary locations seen in the first hip-hop film Wild Style. Tours take place all weekend long. Go to www.hushtours.com for more information.
Hush Hip-Hop Tours
Meeting Location: 292 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
212-714-3527
11am
$50 per person
www.hushtours.com
Performance: The "Welcome To Reality" High School Tour
In honor of VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend and Disability Awareness Month, 4 Wheel City will be performing an inspirational hip hop performance, combined with a motivational lecture by Namel "Tapwaterz" Norris & Ricardo "Rickfire" Velasquez, two hip hop artist in wheelchairs. Their mission is to honor hip-hop, promote disability awareness, and encourage teens to make responsible decisions in life.
Christopher Columbus High School
925 Astor Ave., Bronx
646-593-5331
12pm
Free
www.myspace.com/4wheelcity
Museum Event: First Fridays at the Bronx Museum of the Arts
For October's installment of First Fridays, The Bronx Museum will present "Beyond the Carribean: Unconventional Tropicalisms," featuring a night of hip-hop influenced voices and sounds from a generation of artists born and raised in the Carribean diaspora and transplanted to New York. Hosted by DJ Laylo, this showcase features Aja-Monet (Poet-Spoken Word), Okai (MC) and the San Juan Hill Band and will make guests re-think the Carribean beyond stereotypes and cultural clich�s.
The Bronx Museum of The Arts
1040 Grand Concourse, Bronx
718-681-6000
6:30pm
$5, free for Bronx Museum members
www.bronxmuseum.org
Panel Discussion: "Does Hip Hop Hate Women?"
Black Girls Rock! Inc & Rap Sessions present this community dialogue on the gender crisis within the hip-hop generation. Panelists include a number of leading hip-hop intellectuals and activists, including author Joan Morgan, rapper/activist M-1, director Byron Hurt, and professor Tracy Sharpley-Whiting. Hosted by Black Girls Rock! Founder and DJ Beverly Bond and moderated by author Bakari Kitwana.
The Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
212-534-1673
7pm
Free with RSVP to 212-534-1672 x3395
www.mcny.org
Concert: VH1 Hip Hop Honors Tour featuring The Roots with Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte
Kick off VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend with 2 1/2 hours of must-see classic hip-hop and soul performed by The Roots and past VH1 Hip Hop Honors honorees Big Daddy Kane and MC Lyte.
Nokia Theatre Times Square
1515 Broadway at 44th St., Manhattan
212-930-1950
8pm & 11:30pm
$39.50
Go to tours.vh1.com for more info.
DJ Event: Sucio Smash
NYC's own DJ Sucio Smash, known for his internet-based "The Squeeze Radio" show, hosts this evening of beats with his DJ compatriots Stretch Armstrong, DJ Bobbito, Lord Sear and Timm See. Sucio is also celebrating the first release on his new label, High Water Music. Oh, and it's his birthday, too.
Club Element
225 East Houston Street, Manhattan
212-254-2200
9pm
$TBA
www.elementny.com
DJ Event: Tha Get Up! With Duane Harriott
APT's Friday night resident Duane Harriott (Negroclash, Other Music) welcomes Grammy Award-winning hip-hop producer 9th Wonder plus special guest Cuzzin B for the Dream Merchant 2 release party.
APT
419 West 13th Street, Manhattan
212-414-4245
10pm
$10
www.aptwebsite.com
DJ Event: New Yorker Dance Party
The New Yorker magazine hosts an all-out dance party featuring DJ/producer Diplo (Hollertronix, former tour DJ for M.I.A.) to kick off opening night of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.
Hiro
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
10pm
$20
festival.newyorker.com
DJ Event: The Freedom Party
DJ Herbert Holler's long-running jump-off, The Freedom Party, serves up a crowd-pleasing mix of hip-hop, classic R&B, dancehall, soul, funk and more for the sophisticated and sexy.
The Canal Room
285 West Broadway, Manhattan
11pm
$7 ladies/$10 guys
www.myspace.com/djherbert
Saturday, October 6th
Exhibition: Jamel Shabazz: Seconds of My Life and Leonard Freed: Black in White America
Celebrated photographer Jamel Shabazz offers a selection of images spanning some 25 years of work around the world alongside the work of the late Magnum Photographer Leonard Freed, the foremost African-American photojournalist. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerHouseArena.com
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074
Exhibition on view all weekend
www.powerHouseArena.com
In-Store Event: Ode to the "True" School
YUME BKNY presents custom, hand-designed pieces from past and present VH1 Hip-Hop Honors honorees sewn on hoodies and sweatshirts. Select pieces will be painted onsite by graffiti artist See One. Free cocktails and food will be served.
Yume BKNY
925 Bergen Street, Brooklyn
718-710-8037
12pm-4pm
Open to the public
yumebkny.blogspot.com
Panel Talk and Book Signing: Brooklyn Bodega presents Panel Talks
New Jack Swing: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honorees Teddy Riley and Andre Harrell
Panelists will discuss the impact of the late 80s to early 90s sound that influenced musical genres including hip hop, pop, and R&B. Panelists include Andre Harrell, Ian Steadman ("A Different Kitchen"), Alvin Blanco (allhophop.com), Jake Perry (Brooklyn Bodega). Moderated by Wes Jackson (Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Room Service Group)
The Birth of a Legend: A discussion of VH1 Hip Hop Honoree A Tribe Called Quest
A Tribe Called Quest crafted five outstanding albums over a 10 year period that defined what is know referred to as the Golden Era of Hip-Hop. Come join us as we discuss the group's genesis, evolution and legacy. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1
The powerHouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074
Noon
free and open to the public
www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1
Celebrity & DJ Gifting Lounge: The Urban Mix Suite. 10/5 & 10/6
This VIP gifting suite presented by DubSpot, Ubiquita NYC, Rohn Padmore's Red Carpet Gift Suite and Going.com will introduce invited celebrities, DJs and music industry luminaries to the newest lifestyle products and music technology on the market from the leaders in fashion and technology. This next generation of gifting lounges caters to the VIP who wants it all: cocktails, cool grooves and high-end luxury items. Media support provided by MISSBEHAVE Magazine.
Hiro
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
Friday, Oct. 5th and Saturday, Oct. 6th - 1 PM- 6 PM
By invite only.
To register to showcase your products (limited space) or RSVP: www.redcarpetgiftsuite.com
www.dubspot.com
Audio/Visual Presentation: What Isn't Hip-Hop
New Yorker pop music critic Sasha Frere-Jones hosts a discussion on the state of hip-hop as part of the 2007 New Yorker Festival.
Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center For Dance
405 West 55th Street, Manhattan
212-405-9000
2pm
$25
festival.newyorker.com
Free Workshop: Scratch DJ Academy
NYC's Scratch DJ Academy invites guests out to learn the basics of DJing and music production with celebrity DJ Grandwizzard Theodore, Inventor of The Scratch and DJ Excess. Other guest DJ instructors to be announced.
Scratch DJ Academy
434 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Manhattan
212-529-1599
2-3pm
free
www.scratch.com
Theater: 'Till The Break of Dawn
This new one-man play from Danny Hoch (Jails, Hospitals and Hip-Hop) tells the story of hip-hop activist Gibran, who leads a group of his NYC friends on a trip to Havana to attend a hip-hop festival. Watch as hip-hop politics, South Bronx angst and Cuban reality all clash in this raucous and provocative theater event.
Abrons Arts Center at the Henry Street Settlement
466 Grand Street, Manhattan
212-598-0400
2pm and 8pm show times
$35
www.cultureproject.org
Awards Ceremony: The 2007 Black Girls Rock! Awards
The Black Girls Rock! Awards celebrate the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in the community - from the industry's most accomplished icons to lesser known women whose creative contributions often go unnoticed in mainstream media. Celebrity guests and honorees include Gabrielle Union (host), Missy Elliott, Common, Cassie, designer Tracy Reese, DJ Diamond Kuts, chef Marcus Samuelsson, actress Sonja Sohn, and other surprise guests!
Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center
Broadway at 60th Street, Manhattan
212-721-6500
6:30pm
$300
www.blackgirlsrockinc.com
Film Screenings: Old Skool Movie Night
The Black and Latino Filmmaker's Coalition (BLFC) proudly presents the Brooklyn Indie House's screenings of legendary hip-hop movies Krush Groove and Beat Street. So come out and relive the '80s on the big screen, B-Boy style. There will be a Q&A following the movies. Free VH1 Hip Hop Honors Weekend popcorn with purchase of beverage.
Brooklyn Indie House
900 Fulton Street, Brooklyn
718-857-4360
7pm Krush Groove
9pm Beat Street
$7
www.brooklynindiehouse.com
InStore Event: The Official VH1 ThrowBack Party with MC Lyte
Adidas, Echoing Soundz & Patty Laurent present the official VH1 ThrowBack Party hosted by MC Lyte!
Adidas Originals Store
136 Wooster St., Manhattan
212-673-0398
10 pm
Free with rsvp to www.echoingsoundz.com/vh1adidas
DubSpot & VH1 Hip Hop Honors presents Back to School w/ Legends
DubSpot will bring the party back to school as we celebrate the art of the DJ as today's hottest DJ's play with their DJ mentors in the game. As a school we want to always encourage the spirit of learning and growing in this art form. The event will be held at Hiro Ballroom inside the Maritime Hotel and will feature 2 floors of mayhem. In the VIP upper level we will feature Bobitto & the Legendary Afrika Bambaataa + special guests.
The main floor will be featuring another powerhouse legend & contemporary TBA.
The event will also be a benefit for NextAid.
NextAid is a Los Angeles based humanitarian organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for African children orphaned as a result of AIDS. By partnering with socially responsible businesses and organizations in the production of music benefits and other awareness-raising activities, NextAid provides long-term aid to African children in need. For more info, please go to www.nextaid.org .
$15 cover at the door. $10 reduced cover if you rsvp through our partners going.com. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO NEXTAID
Hiro (the maritime hotel)
363 West 16th Street, Manhattan
212-242-4300
Saturday, Oct. 6th -10PM- 4AM
$15 cover/ $10 reduced cover if you rsvp through www.going.com
For Further info: www.dubspot.com
DJ Event: Classic Hits &Hip-Hop
Five Spot SoulFood welcomes DJ Kenny Parker (Boogie Down Productions), set to spin a mix of classic hits and hip-hop party jams.
Five Spot Soulfood
459 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
718-852-0202
10pm
$5
www.fivespotsoulfood.com
Live Performance: Channel Live with special guests Alecia Chakour and Scanz
Hakim Green of Channel Live is an intense and charismatic performer, using music as a platform to dram attention to imminent social issues and to challenge people to think and act. Channel Live was discovered by the legendary KRS-One in 1994, and is returning with a long-awaited LP "A Revolution Televised" this fall. Also on the bill are dynamic soul and blues singer Alecia Chakour and producer/MC/DJ Scanz.
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Street, Manhattan
212-539-8777
11:30pm
$15 adv/$20 at the door
www.joespub.com
Sunday, October 7
VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops
VH1 and Entertainment Basketball Classic (EBC), the nation's largest basketball tournament of Rucker Park fame, present the 2nd annual Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Hoops - old skool vs. new school. Players include Chubb Rock, CL Smooth, Common, Damien & Tourie Escobar (Nuttin' But Stringz), Dana Dane, DJ Envy, DJ UNK, Fatman Scoop, Grandmaster Caz, LA Sunshine (Treacherous 3), Luv Bug Starski, Lyfe Jennings, M.I.M.S., Mike C (Funky 4 Plus 1 More), Positive K, Saigon, Steve D (Force M.D's) and more. Celebrity coaches Grandmaster Melle Mel, Tyrone Williams, and EBRO - with the national anthem by Chrisette Michelle and a special half-time performance by Swizz Beatz and a special guest. Appearances by Salt-n-Pepa, Irv Gotti, Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) and Melyssa Ford. Presented by VH1, EBC, LIU and Hot 97 with proceeds to benefit the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club.
Long Island University, One University Plaza, Brooklyn
Doors open at 1:30 pm, Game at 3 pm
Tickets available through Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171 or at Ticketmaster.com
$10 for general admission
Slide Show and Book Signing: Charlie Ahearn Presents Wild Style: The Sampler
In 1982, Charlie Ahearn wrote, directed and produced Wild Style - an indie movie that explored the nascent hip-hop culture: DJing, MCing, B-Boying and graffiti. Curated by Ahearn, this slide show features iconic images of hip-hop legends and pioneers, including Lee Quinones, Fab 5 Freddy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel and Debbie Harry. Events will be ongoing at The powerHouse Arena all weekend long-for more information, check out www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/
The Powerhouse Arena
37 Main Street, Brooklyn
212-604-9074 x101
5pm
free and open to the public
www.powerhousearena.com/wildstyleVH1/
Music Event: The Numark Video Mix Party
This unique party, in which guests are treated to popular hip-hop videos, is hosted by Big CED and Dana Dane, and features the VJ skills of DJ Wiz (Kid-N-Play), Uncle Ralph McDaniels (Video Music Box), The Awesome Two (Sirius Radio), and DJ Vernon. Expect a hot mix of hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk and classics.