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National Hip Hop Political Convention in Las Vegas July 30th - Aug 3rd

 

Below are just some of the higlights of the 2008 Convention and Pre-Convention. The week will consist of various seminars, conferences, roundtable discussions, film festivals, concerts, exhibitions and other Hip Hop related events. 


The theme of the Pre-convention is "The State of Hip Hop" and many of the events planned will directly or indirectly address that theme.  The theme of the 2008 Convention is "Seizing the Time, for a Better Tomorrow".


CONFIRMED EVENTS INCLUDE:


Wednesday, July 30th
"BEYOND STYLES" B-Boy/Girl Summit & Dance Exhibition

Featuring a day long Summit to address issues effecting the Street Dance Community.

Location: UNLV Campus
Host: Popmaster Fabel of the legendary Rock Steady Crew
Performance: The Oddibles, and Freestyle World Record Holder Supernatural
Battles: 2on2 open battle for a cash price.  7on7 Exhibition battle between Knucklehead Zoo (Las Vegas) vs. Gamblers Crew (South Korea)
Exhibition of Styles:  Locking, Popping, Turf Dancing, Hyphy

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Thursday, July 31th
HIP HOP ACADEMICS SYMPOSIUM

Featuring a day long academic conference with panels, workshops and presentations addressing several issues, including but not limited to: the incorporation of Hip Hop elements and culture as a learning tool in grade school, Hip Hop related courses on the College and University level, Hip Hop research related degrees.

Location: UNLV Campus/Student Union
Host: Hip Hop Think Tank Academic Journal (Cal State University, Northridge).


A few confirmed presenters include:
Jeff Chang, author of Can't Stop, Won't Stop and Total Chaos: The Art And Aesthetics of Hip-hop
Marc Lamont Hill, Ph.D., Assistent Professor of American Studies, Temple University Professor, Regular Consultant on Fox News and CNN News.
Asheru, artist and educator from the Hip Hop Education Literacy Program and best known for his opening theme song to the Boondocks Cartoon series.
Karine Stanford, Ph.D., Assistent Professor, Cal. State University, Northridge
Jadiam Wilson, Street Academics Radio, 8th Grade Teacher, Davenport, Iowa
Roderic R. Land, Ph.D., University of Utah

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Thursday, July 31st
"THE ART OF INDEPENDENCE"

Independent Artists Seminar & Showcase.  Features workshops and panel discussions around small business and independence from corporate mainstream monopolization and exploitation of hip hop culture, including but not limited to: record labels and recording, distribution, radio, graphic design, promotions and marketing.

Location: UNLV Campus and Alexis Park Resort 
Host: Bay Area Local Organizing Committee (BayLOC)
Performances: TBA

Sunday, August 3rd
HIP HOP, SPIRITUALITY AND THE ATTACK ON LIBERATION THEOLOGY

As a closing plenary discussion, members of the spiritual community will address the recent media attacks on that community by the mainstream media and  will address the role this community can play in the social justice movement.  Panelists include:
  • Reverend Lennox Yearwood Jr., Hip Hop Caucus
  • Minister Server, Temple of Hip Hop
  • Dereca Blackmon, BayLOC (NHHPC)
  • others TBA.

 

Also look out for details on NHHPC Film Screenings during the pre-convention and convention.

* International Hip Hop Film Festival


* "Shame on America" Film Festival


MUCH MORE TO COME!!!!!

 

A full program and line up well be available soon.  If you have idea's that you would like to share with the organizing committee, or you would like to participate as a presenter at any of these events, please email a proposal and bio to conference organizers at:   info@nhhpc.org

 

 

 

2 Live Crew Catalog Sold; New Album On The Way

 

  

By Tai Saint Louis

In a new acquisition, a Tennessee-based global independent publishing company has obtained all rights to 2 Live Crew’s extensive back catalogue, as well as any of the group’s future copyrights.

By purchasing the entire 700 song catalogue of Lil’ Joe Wien Music, previously owned by Lil’ Joe Records boss Joe Weinberger, Evergreen Copyrights also owns several songs by popular Miami Bass era groups including Poison Clan and the 69 Boyz.

"We picked EverGreen as the new home for our songs because they have a keen interest and the proper marketing resources to continuing building upon the legacy of these artists and their amazing songs," said Weinberger, who’s label is home to the remaining two members of 2 Live Cre w, Fresh Kid Ice and Brother Marquis.

Evergreen, which also owns the rights to music by Tupac Shakur, MC Hammer, and Teddy Riley, to name a few, intends on aggressively marketing the Lil’ Joe catalogue, including songs like “C’Mon Babe” and “Me So Horny” through their film and television synchronization departments.

They already solidified the inclusion of the 2 Live Crew’s controversial single “Pop That P***y” in the upcoming Lionsgate film My Best Friend’s Girl, which is due out in September.

“The Lil’ Joe Wein Music catalog acquisition, and especially the 2 Live Crew assets, further strengthens EverGreen’s growing stellar Hip-Hop catalog,” added co-CEO David Schulhof.

“2 Live Crew is another body of work for us that can extend into a catalog ‘brand,’ which fits our long-term growth strategy of developing catalogs into other kinds of content and new revenue streams.”

The new visibility comes as 2 Live Crew is putting the finishing touches on their first album since 2004.

Just Wanna Be Heard is set to be released in early 2009 through Lil’ Joe Records/No Focus Entertainment.

The album features appearances by Too $hort, E-40 and Mannie Fresh, who also contributes to the project as a producer.

 

 

Rick Ross Was A Prison Guard, Records Released

Written By Cyrus Langhorne

According to TheSmokingGun.com, Department of Corrections records have been released showing the rapper (born William Leonard Roberts) worked as a prison guard for 18 months beginning in December 1995. Provided by DoC spokesperson Jo Ellyn Rackleff, Ross’ personal information including his Social Security number was verified and proved his employment.

Further details show he graduated from the DoC training academy where he was later assigned to the South Florida Reception Center in Dade County before leaving in June 1997. The facility is allegedly one of the three statewide locations which intakes new prisoners. He reportedly was earning a salary of $25,794.34 upon his departure.

When previously asked in a YouTube video if he had ever worked in a prison after being called out by fellow Miami rapper Trick Daddy, Ross responded “No, that’s not true.”

Ross was unavailable for comment at press time. Despite constant denials from rapper Rick Ross, details have emerged proving the entertainer worked as a corrections officer in the mid-90s.