The Universal Zulu Nation will celebrate the
official anniversary of hip-hop culture November 8-10 in New York City. The
annual event is recognized throughout the world as the longest running tribute
to hip-hop music and attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.
The event pays homage not only to hip-hop, but
to the pioneers and contemporaries who take the music and culture to new levels.
This year the event will honor funk legends James Brown, Sly & The Family
Stone and George Clinton, who have been a staple in hip-hop through sampling
for years. The event will also honor hip-hop legends Afrika Bambaataa, Kool
DJ Herc and Grand Master Flash.
A "Meeting Of The Minds" panel will
be held to discuss the potential of hip-hop becoming a political movement. Such
notables as Rosa Clemente, legendary photographer Ernie Pannicioli, Chicago
Zulu chapter member Cashus-D and Martha Diaz will speak during the panel.
Such artists as Black Moon, The Beatnuts, Chubb
Rock, The Cold Crush Brothers and The Crash Crew will perform during the celebration.
There will also be an aerosol art exhibit, breakdancing competitions, award
ceremonies and more. The full itinerary is below:
Thursday November 7th: Etoile 109 East
56th Street.“Welcome to NYC Hip-Hop History Party”1st 100 ladies are
free
21 & Over $20 @ the door
Music by:
The World greatest DJ’s
Friday November 8th: The National Black
Theater (Battle room 3rd floor) (2033 5th Ave. in Harlem NYC) 9PM-4AM
Microphone Fiend “MC Battle” @ 11:00
PM Hosted by: TC Iz
B-Boy Style “Breaking Battles”@ 12:00
AM Hosted by: Lucky Strike and Speedy Legs (Hip-Hop Elements)
DJ Battle and Show Case @ 2:00 AM Hosted by:
TC IzB-Boy Performance by “The Floor Lords”with
DJ Trails, DJ Chance, DJ Slynke
Friday November 8th The National Black Theater (Temple room 3rd floor)
(2033 5th Ave. in Harlem NYC)
$15 w/flyer $20 w/o all nite 9PM – 4AM
Special Performances by: Black Moon, Chubb Rock,
Percee-P, Insonico, Mae, Music G & Da Under Army
Hosted by: Mike-G (Jungle Brothers)
with DJ’s Kid Capri, Luv Bug Starski, The
Original DJ Jazzy Jay, Afrika Bambaataa, Kool DJ Herc
Saturday November 9th The KEY (220 East
138th Street. Bronx, NY) $20 w/flyer $25 w/o before 12 mid-nite 9PM – 4AM
The Ultimate “Throw Back Jerzee Party”
Mix Tape King Kay Slay The Creator of the Scratch and Drop Needle
Grand Wizard Theodore, Kool DJ Red Alert Special Performances by: The Beat Nuts,
Cold Crush Brothers, The Crash Crew more TBA. Hosted by: Ed Lover and Curt Flirt
of (POWER 105.1)
Sunday November 10th The National Black Theater (2033 5th Ave. in Harlem
NYC) 12:00 – 6:00 pm $5 at the door
“MEETING OF THE MINDS” PANEL DISCUSSIONS:
Can Hip-Hop be use as Political movement Or
Will the Rapper’s lead our people to the slaughter house?
Brother Ernie Pannicioli Hip-Hop Photographer
& Author of the Book “Who Shot Ya,” Cashus-D (Universal Zulu Nation
Chicago Chapter), Brother Phil Valentin, Rosa Clemente, Brother Azzariah, T.C.
IZ (Universal Zulu Nation “International Spokesman”), Nzinga, Mari
Nieves (Hip-Hop L.E.A.D.S), Brother Rigtheous (Universal Zulu Nation “Latino
Spokesman”), Martha Diaz (Execitive Director H20 Film Fest)
Sunday, November 10th The Harlem Karate
Center (2234 Third Ave. in Harlem, NYC between 121st & 122nd)
$10 w/flyer $15 w/o 9PM – 4 AM
“Jam Session” with Afrika Bambaataa,
Easy LG, KMT
