By illseed
ALLHIPHOP.COM WEEK OVERVIEW
September 15th – 21st, 2007, New York CityOVERVIEWThis year marks
AllHipHop's 9th Year Anniversary. As part of our celebration, we will be hosting a series of offline events to highlight the occasion. The 4th Annual AllHipHop Week is sponsored by Vitamin Water, Hot 97, MySpace, iTunes, GIANT, Polo Grounds Music / J Records, & Atlantic Records. Additional sponsors to be announced shortly.
Sat, Sep 15th: AllHipHop BBQ Presented By Polo Grounds Music & J Records. Listen to good music, eat great food, meet & greet fellow AllHipHop staff, supporters, and celebrities, including Polo Ground artists Hurricane Chris, Cassidy, and Emily King!
Venue: Private Location
Time: 2pm-7pm
Sun, Sep 16th: AllHipHop Urban Art Show:
THE REBIRTH OF ILL delves into the art scene showcasing artists both from the art world and from the Hip-Hop world, as well as the art of Graffiti pioneers. Features Farnsworth Bentley of G.O.O.D. Music.
Venue: Nubian Heritage Art Gallery
Address: 2037 5th Avenue @ 126th Street
Time: 2pm-6pmMon, Sep 17th: AllHipHop Presents
THE REBIRTH OF FASHION: HEAR & NOW. A sexy urban fashion show featuring top designers and trendsetters, with celebrity models including G.O.O.D. Music Family (Consquence, Sa-Ra), Nina Sky, Cassie, Souljah Boy, Wynter Gordon, Terrance J & Rocsi. Hot 97’s DJ Envy on the 1's & 2's and various performances.
Venue: Strata
Address: 915 Broadway @ 21st Street
Time: 7pm-11pm; Fashion Show @ 8:00pm Tue, Sep 18th: AllHipHop and Jumpstart Present KIDS BLOCK. A Hip-Hop rendition of The Story of Ferdinand, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record official campaign book. Life size characters and celebrity Hip-Hop artists will come together to tell The Story of Ferdinand. Outdoor Kids Block Party.
Venue: Bank Street Head Start Center’s Community Room & Courtyard
Address: 113 East 13th Street, NYC (near 4th Avenue)
Time: 12:30pm-2:30pmTue, Sep 18th: (Evening): AllHipHop Breeding Ground Showcase & Celebrity Rap Battle. Live performances staged before industry executives, A&R execs, peers and fans. The Breeding Ground hosted by N.O.R.E., with performances by M.O.P. and BG alumni Willie Joe, Wiz Khalifa, & Joell Ortiz. Celebrity Rap Battle hosted by Fat Man Scoop, with celebrity rappers including Mistah F.A.B., Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, and Phonte.
Venue: S.O.B.’s
Address: 204 Varick Street @ Houston Street
Time: 6pm-10:30pm Breeding Ground Showcase / 11pm-1am Rap Battle
Ticket Price: $10 Breeding Ground Showcase (Rap Battle Invitation Only)Wed, Sep 19th: AllHipHop Social Lounge Featuring DR. CORNEL WEST. A roundtable discussion on pertinent issues confronting the Hip Hop industry, featuring civic, social, & music personalities. Featuring a live performance post panel discussion.
Venue: The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University
Address: 3 Spruce Street, New York, NY 10038
Time: 6pm-10pm
FreeThu, Sep 20th: AllHipHop.com Presents THE RELEASE Featuring CHAMILLIONAIRE Brought To You By MySpace. A special performance by one of today’s hottest Hip-Hop artists.
Venue: Spy
Address: 17 West 19th St., New YorkTime: 8pm–11pm
FREE for 21+.
First come, First serve.
Doors close at capacity.
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Fri, Sep 21st: AllHipHop Rebirth Finale Concert. AllHipHop Week’s finale event, featuring a mix of Hip Hop artists including Talib Kweli, Cassidy and other special guests.
Click here to purchase tickets!For additional information, click here.
Venue: Nokia Theater
Address: 145 W. 45th Street @ Broadway
Time: 8:00pm, Doors Open @ 7pm
Ticket Price: $20 *Events and line-ups are subject to change.