DR. KING WEEKEND CELEBRATION!
2 very special events on Friday, January 18 and Saturday, January 19 celebrating Dr. King's legacy through the spirit of hip-hop.
Friday January 18th, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm (event has past)
What: Celebrating and honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Hip Hop!
Where:
The Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma , WA 98402 .
How:
The Pierce County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop – Pierce County Executive John Ladenburg and Tacoma Metro Parks Commission President Victoria Woodards will present the Pierce County Executives awards for Excellence in Hip Hop honoring community leaders who have exemplified the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Hip Hop.
Featuring:
A panel discussion on Hip Hop as a social and civil rights movement: panelists include Hip Hop artists, Government officials, Business leaders, Community activists, Journalists, and Educators. Washington State History Museum auditorium : 8:10 pm – 9:00 pm
Hip Hop/Rap/ DJ showcase – DJ’s and Rap artists from all over the Northwest display their craft. Washington State History Museum 2nd floor lobby – (Brave New World Lobby) 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
A historical display of Northwest Hip Hop from 1980 to today! – Washington State History Museum – Mezzanine level
Historical Northwest civil rights artifacts and memorabilia from all cultures - Washington State History Museum – Mezzanine level – 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. display - Washington State History Museum – Mezzanine level – 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Hip Hop Debate: by High School students who participate in the Northwest Urban Debate Foundation program – 7:30 pm – 8:00 pm - Washington State History Museum auditorium
ALL EVENTS ALL AGES
NO HOST BAR – OVER 21
Contact info:
Toll Free 1-888-BE THERE (1-888-238-4373)
Saturday, January 19th, 2008
What:
Celebrating and honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Hip Hop – Martin Luther King County Executive’s Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where:
Community Center at Mercer View
8236 SE 24th Street
Mercer Island, WA 98040
tel (206) 275-7609
Featuring:
A panel discussion on Hip Hop as a social and civil rights movement: panelists include Hip Hop artists, Government officials, Business leaders, Community activists, Journalists, and Educators.
Hip Hop/Rap/ DJ showcase – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A historical display of Northwest Hip Hop from 1980 to today - 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Historical Northwest civil rights artifacts and memorabilia from all cultures – 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. display - 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hip Hop Debate: by High School students who participate in the Northwest Urban Debate Foundation program - 7:10 pm - 7:30 pm
MUSICA Entertainment is proud to present the 4th annual MUSICA Festival January 17th, 18th, 19th 2008. This three-day event will honor the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are proud to lead a campaign that also creates awareness that King County in the state of Washington has officially been renamed and imaged as “ Martin Luther King County ”. Hip Hop is still a voice for social change. Like Dr. King, Hip Hop is controversial. As a world wide phenomenon Hip Hop serves as an outlet for oppressed people all over the world. Through Hip Hop, we seek to honor the legacy of Dr. King by showcasing a social movement for voices who have the courage to speak out and create awareness to the plight of underserved communities.
MUSICA Festival ‘08 celebrates music in the Northwest by bringing together many genres - Hip Hop, R&B, Electronica, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Latin, Gospel and Spoken Word-in an effort to unite communities, create awareness and increased knowledge of issues and use of community resources.
In particular among with youth, we seek to empower students with knowledge to help them improve the circumstances of their communities and increase choices
The 2008 MUSICA Festival is an incredible opportunity to reach many different markets. The projected attendance for this year’s MUSICA Festival is 3,000 to 5,000 attendees over the three-day event, ranging in ages 5-55 and representing a broad demographic range. The MUSICA Festival will reach thousands of people through newspapers, radio, internet and television.
The MUSICA Festival grew from a vision to promote positive music community, private business and City Government relationships.
The MUSICA Festival acts in part as a vehicle to increase visibility and public awareness of the Northwest Hip Hop music communities. It creates the opportunity for collaboration between civic organizations, businesses, and residents to build relationships, develop a sense of unity within the music community, support community non-profit organizations as well as local artists and performers while providing top notch national entertainment to our communities.
The MUSICA Entertainment Festival and Seminars are designed to create a forum for unsigned/signed artists to interact with record industry professionals, create exposure for Northwest performing artists, and provide musical “Hip Hop” and other genres of musical entertainment for Northwest tourists, families and music enthusiasts. Last but definitely not least, this year’s event focuses on empowering the Hip Hop generation about the importance and impact of voting both collectively and individually.
MUSICA gives business, government and advertisers of all kinds the opportunity to connect with one of the largest segments of our population: “The Hip Hop Generation.” Hip Hop has changed music, clothing, language and marketing.
Finalists for the Martin Luther King County Executives Awards for Excellence in Hip Hop
These awards are presented to community leaders/organizations who exemplify the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Hip Hop.
Neumos/Steve Severin – Nightclub
Neumos is about to celebrate its 5th anniversary and has been supporting Seattle ’s Hip Hop community since day one. Neumos was recently nominated for a Plug Award as one of the top 10 clubs in the country and last year was listed as one of the top 50 clubs in the world. Neumos owner Steven Severin has been involved in bringing acts like Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang Clan and many more to Seattle . For the last ten years he has booked Hip Hop shows and continues to increase the amount and quality of Hip Hop shows in Martin Luther King County dramatically.
Laura “Piece” Kelly – Hip Hop Pioneer
Laura is a nationally recognized spoken word poet, hip hop artist, arts educator, poet and musician. “Piece” is co-founder of Aim for Piece, which creates writing and music workshops for youth using Hip Hop to express the realities of growing up in today’s society. She has developed progressive curriculum around the culture of Hip Hop and Spoken word for hands on intensive camps where students create, perform and record their own work. Piece frequently lectures at schools and conferences on cultural, creative and pedagogical topics.
Goodybagg - Performer
Goodybagg is an all-purpose band. They follow in the styles of jazz, neo-soul, R&B, funk, rock, hip hop and electronica. What sets the band apart from other local groups is their ability to integrate original music mixing occasional interpolations with hit’s from the old school as well as the new millennium. Goodybagg has created a musical scene that encompasses Hip Hop, Jazz and Old School. They’ve received many honors including being chosen to perform at the prestigious this years Sundance Film Festival.
Wyking Garrett – Hip Hop Pioneer
An entrepreneur and educator, Wyking Allah (born Kwame Garrett) is CEO of Remix Marketing & Communications LLC, a multi-service communications firm specializing in value propositions to the urban market. Garrett is the founder of several organizations including The Seattle Hip Hop Summit Action Network which planned and produced the Hip Hop Youth Rally @ Umoja Fest, Hiphoprenuer: CEO’s in training, which was created to assist youth in the development of life skills while exposing them to a variety of career and business paths related to Hip Hop music and culture including law, business management, journalism and many more. For five years he worked as president/CEO of Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival and Parade.
The Rebelz - Performer
The Rebelz first release “Ear Protection” was distributed to most retail stores in the U.S. They received an Emerging Artist Award and their material was featured on NBC’s Hip Hop Nation. Following 9/11, they began and maintained “Peace Central” which helped collect canned goods at music shows for Northwest Harvest. Last year the Rebelz performed in 40 states for over 100,000 students from elementary to college. The Rebelz created the HipHopHandbook with the goal of building confidence in youth, promoting the positivity of Hip Hop culture and instilling high esteem in kids expressing themselves through this art form.
Hip Hop Congress/Julie Chang Schulman –
Through the Hip Hop Congress Julie Chang Schulman has used her organizational acumen to attack issues like media justice, police accountability, and youth and educational support. Her work has helped organically connect the Northwest to the rest of the country. The Hip Hop Congress/Schulman completed a Hip Hop voter guide during the last election. The Hip Hop congress has seven chapters and she has helped turned the Northwest into one of the strongest. The Hip Hop Congress’ mission is to use the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved in social action, civic service, and cultural creativity. Hip Hop Congress is the product of a merger of artists and students, music and community.
Toddler Hip Hop - Education
Toddler Hip Hop is a learning community for children who are 5 years and under. Toddler Hip Hop is an intergenerational gathering in which children 0-5 are brought by a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, foster parent etc. two times a month to Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center. The youth participate in designed activities and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers. Toddler Hip Hop encourages healthy relationships between children by providing a foundation for lifelong friendships and mutual respect.
The Northwest Debate Foundation/ Jen Johnson – Unsung Hero/Innovative Programming for Youth
Serving over 400 youth annually, curriculum is designed to expose underserved youth to experts who are waging critical arguments on ways to address societal injustices, inequities and conflict. Hip Hop Debate functions as a means to switch the historically elite code of academic debate in a way that values the richness and voices of all cultures and forms of expression. The debate format positions students as active, vocal advocates for public policy change: transforming traditional student attitudes toward learning basic skills and civic participation. The Northwest Debate Foundation debaters have hosted public debates at the University of Puget Sound and held a public debate with the Baltimore Urban Debate League at Ohio University .
Keith Tucker – Hip Hop Pioneer
Keith Tucker is the host of the “Keith Tucker Radio Show”. In his first 10 week series, titled “Hip Hop Beyond Rap”, Mr. Tucker has a few of the most legendary Hip Hop artists, activists and leaders as his guests. Tucker is also working with the National Congress of Black Women on the Sojourner Truth Campaign, helping to place a statue of Sojourner Truth in the U.S. Capital. Among many of his business ventures, Tucker introduced the first Hip Hop legislation “First Afrikaans Day of Remembrance”, started Y.E.S. for the Arts – Youth Entertainment Society for the Arts, and is currently working as a consultant on KRS One’s new Stop the Violence” campaign 2008. Tucker is very concerned about drug use in his community, with his 15 years clean and sober he is a living example and continues to serve his community.
These awards are presented to community leaders/organizations who exemplify the legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through Hip Hop in Pierce County .
Stella Haioulani/Free Ya Mind, Inc – Unsung Hero
Stella Haioulani is President and CEO of Free Ya Mind Inc., an innovative enterprise based out of Tacoma , Washington that offers socially conscious entertainment and a variety of consultative services primarily affecting urban communities. Haioulani has worked with various Hip Hop, Spoken Word, R&B and Gospel artists in the area of artist development; helping artists hone their skills and gain the publicity that independent artist need to get to the next level.
Club Friday/Brick City Project
The Brick City Project is housed in a nightclub in downtown Tacoma , where young people ages 14 -20 can easily access its programs. Club Friday offers young people positive entertainment alternatives in a safe environment, while including discussions of youth issues, faith and civic activities. Brick City hosts the Youth Empowerment Project; a 20 week service-learning curriculum that helps to foster the development of the next generation of civic leaders. In 2007, nearly 800 youth were served at Club Friday/Brick City. Club Friday staff and volunteers made 17 referrals for youth to health and other community agencies, and 97 referrals for HIV and AIDS testing or treatment.
Rick Ross/Level 1 Media – Visual Artist
Level 1 media offers a wide range of services to the community including video production ranging from custom television commercials, music videos, promotional videos and more. Level 1 Media has also operated a recording studio in Tacoma that supported local artists. Urban Streets Television is a show produced by Level 1 Media on Comcast cable that showcases local and national Hip Hop artists. Rick Ross is also co-founder of Message Magazine, a publication that provides resources for individuals, organizations, churches, and families. The Message Magazine was created to inspire, educate and promote growth for the people of Pierce County .
Ms. Jessy/Felony Entertainment – Hip Hop Pioneer
Ms. Jessy of Felony entertainment will celebrate her record labels 10 year anniversary in 2008 and continues to lay the foundation for the emerging rap industry in Tacoma . Since 1998 she has produced four albums and executive produces one of the hottest Hip Hop shows in the Northwest “Urban Streets”. M. Jessy also ran “Da Hook Up” a full service music production facility in Tacoma offering services for independent musicians as well as marketing and promoting for various nightclubs. In 2006 she was awarded Jane’s Fellowship from the Russell family foundation that recognized her grassroots organizing and community activism in the Pierce County area.
Xola Malik – Performer
Xola emerged onto the Hip Hop music scene with Grammy Award winning artist Sir Mix-A-Lot. He released 4 solo CD’s as Kid Sensation selling over 1 million units. With a gold single, PSA Emmy nomination, NAMA, Golden Reel Awards and over 10 MTV and BET videos under his belt Xola is a proven seller. His personal commitment as an advocate and voice for underprivileged children worldwide has fueled his contributions to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Marcus Trufant Family Foundation, Urban Youth Racing School and a benefit concert in Kenya scheduled for summer 2008. Xola’s future is bright with a new CD slated for release in early 2008 and a television show in the works.
Candi Hall/Dash center for the Arts – Hip Hop Pioneer
D.A.S.H. is an acronym for Dancing, Acting, Singing in Harmony. The DASH Center for the Arts in Tacoma ’s Hilltop provides training and performance opportunities focused on developing skills, confidence and creativity among African-American and other underrepresented communities in the Tacoma area. Its mission is to provide readily available and affordable dance, voice and theatrical training as well as broaden the horizons of inner city youth. Candi initially formed the Reality Check dance Troupe, through which youth get to serve their community using positive Hip Hop and dance. Reality Check has since grown into the DASH Center for the Arts, a performing arts center where all aspects of the arts are taught.
Shyan Selah – Record Label/Performer
Shyan Selah is a man of innovation. In 1999 he started Brave New World. The company is multi-faceted and designed to operate not only as a record label but includes management, consulting, promotions, music production, publishing and film. Since its inception the company has solidified international distribution for music CD’s, DVD’s and theatrical releases. BNW has devised campaigns with major sponsors and has had its productions selected for movie soundtracks and television programs. Shyans future remains bright having recently signed a recording contract with national recording label Koch records.
Jerome “JDee” Davis/Way Out records/Way Out Kids – Record Label/ Innovative Programming for Youth
Way Out Records, an entertainment company with a special mission was founded in 1997 to offer community youth a “way out” of dire situations like violence, incarceration and despair. In 2005 Way out records created Way Out Kids to assist in educating children by utilizing music. Rodney Raccoon, who was born out of Way Out Kids, is an educational, fun loving Hip Hop children’s character that uses similar strategies to engage, motivate and invigorate children by teaching that learning is fun! Way Out Kids performer Rodney Raccoon has provided countless numbers of urban children a positive and entertaining alternative to children’s charters. Rodney Raccoon informs as well as provides an opportunity to showcase the possibilities of Hip Hop as an educational tool.
Flossi-Dolla Entertainment - Promoter
Flossi Dolla Entertainment, created and owned by Echo Curry specializes in promotions, consulting services and onsite management. Promotional tools include Internet and My Space promotions, Online promotions through events, bulletins, blogs and comment based advertisement. Flossi-Dolla also provides street teams, phone based promotions event hosting and consulting services. Curry has developed an understanding of how to target specific markets and promote different types of events throughout the Seattle/Tacoma area. The name Flossi-Dolla represents the idea of women achieving financial success.
Darlin Johnson – Unsung Hero
Darlin’s program Young, Gifted and Black has been in the community since 1987. It promotes declining the use of alcohol, drugs and weapons through dance and step. Johnson is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated, a public service organization. As chair of Delta Gems, a nationally recognized program under Delta Sigma Theta, she mentors young ladies ages 14 – 18 within Pierce and King Counties . This program provides mentorship, leadership skills, social skills and educational enrichment.