THE UNIVERSAL FEDERATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HIP HOP CULTURE
199 LINCOLN AVE ROOM 303
BRONX, NEW YORK 10454
PHONE: (718) 402-4087 FAX: (718) 402-4088 E-MAIL Federation200@aol.com
We invite you to become a member of one of the most unique and innovative organizations in the world, The Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture, Inc. devoted exclusively to promoting, strengthening and preserving Hip Hop culture throughout the world.
Established in New York City in 2003 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, the mission of the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture is: To preserve Hip Hop culture and provide instruction on the ramifications, significance, social history, and placement of Hip Hop culture.
The Federation is the nation’s first nonprofit organization which includes the actual inventors of Hip Hop music and culture. Our members include Afrika Bambaataa, GrandMaster Caz, GrandMaster Melle Mel, Lovebug Starski, among others.
Our immediate goal is to create the National Center for the Study and Preservation of Hip Hop Culture. This multi-million dollar, state of the art Center, will be located in the Bronx—the birthplace of Hip Hop. The Center will house the archives of the chronological evolution of Hip Hop music through the preservation of documents, artifacts, musical compositions, collections, artist biographical information and other memorabilia. Simultaneously, an educational program will be developed to serve as an international place of study.
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Co-founded by Jorge "Pop Master Fabel" Pabon and Christie Z-Pabon, Tools of War was named with the idea that there are many "tools" one can use in competing/battling within Hip Hop culture: turntables, microphones, paint, one's body, and especially one's voice (and so on)! Although the name might appear aggressive, the intent behind it's use is actually to inform and educate people regarding not only Hip Hop but many other social and political issues. As we grow, we are finding that it has also become a forum for voicing opinions and sharing ideas which might help in unifying and uplifting people all over the world. Disclaimer: Any listing/line-up below is subject to change or cancellation.
The King (or Queen) of the Beat Producer Battle debuted in June 2002 at CBGB's Gallery in Manhattan. The venue was packed! Jazzy Jay came up with the unique concept and I (Christie Z) coordinated the battle. We held it in association with Oscar Poche and Sonny of Media Music Expo. Looking up to the balcony at judges Diamond D, Lord Finesse, DJ Premier, Hank Shocklee, RockLogic and Steve Dee, I couldn't believe that we really had such a prestigious who's who of beat makers and jugglers judging our battle! Even 45 King offered to judge but ended up not being able to make it on the day of. To this day, Lord Finesse swears he wont judge another beat battle but ours. He's been a big advocate of bringing the battle back and touring it nationally and internationally. Kane from Brooklyn was crowned the King of the Beat by the end of the day with DJ Lenn Swann, in all the way from Detroit just for this battle, as runner up.
DJs Shabazz, Lord Finesse and GrandWizzard Theodore
rocked amazing DJ sets that day. The Original Jazzy Jay
served as host. This was when we realized that he was a
natural on the mic! Fabel has it all on film.
Jazzy's concept for the King (or Queen) of the Beat battle is that everyone has to perform over the beat, in whatever way. You can't just load your beat and bob your head - you gotta work! Lenn Swann plugged a guitar into the mixer and played funky bass lines over his beat. Battle DJs had an advantage of course since the turntables were right there to use. One was only limited by the equipment or instruments that he/she didn't know how to use. In bringing up the glory and excitement of our debut producer battle, Jazzy and I are letting everone know that we never gave up trying to tour this battle, sponsors especially can attest to this! Please keep an eye out for future tour dates and don't let any imitators and duplicators get it confused!
Peace!
THE GODFATHER OF SOUL- JAMES BROWN (NYC)
8 pm. $80 in advance and $85 day of. Blues Club & Grill 237 W 42nd St. New York, NY 10003. Info courtesy of B-Boy Smerk (RSC). More info at www.BBKingBlues.com.
THE COUP (BROOKLYN)
OPENING: COPE 2 PRESENTS GRAFFITI ART OVERDOSE
(BROOKLYN)
FRESHLIKEYOU BENEFIT SHOWCASE (NYC)
BUGJUICE (NYC)
JUNE 9 & 10: "LOW" BY RHA GODDESS (NYC)
JUNE 9-11: NATIVE AMERICAN POWWOW (BROOKLYN)
ROB SWIFT (NYC)
AFTERWORK FRIDAYS (NYC)
THIRD ANNUAL HIP HOP CULTURE & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE (NYC)
9 am - 5 pm. 12+. Panels, workshops, youth performances and awards. This conference exists to spread awareness of the relationships between Hip Hop culture and youth development while bridging generational gaps between the 12-30 year old and 30 & older population. Tito Puente Educational Complex Auditorium 240 E.109th Street Manhattan NY. More info at www.FreshLikeMe.com. Info courtesy of Angelika Peacock. 7TH ANNUAL INNERCITY ARTS EXHIBIT (EL BARRIO NYC) 2 pm - 8 pm. FREE! During the annual all day jam in Spanish Harlem that preceeds the Puerto Rican Day Parade. Location: 104th St. & Lexington Ave. Artists are welcome to showcase their skills, from blackbooks to canvases. Open tables for DJs (20-30 minute sets, must bring own records). Turntablists also welcome. Open mic- poets, comedians, congeros/bomberos. Dance cyphers. 1 0n 1 b-boy battle for $100 at 6 pm. DJ King Uprock. Judges TBA. Take 6 train to 103rd st. walk up 1 block to PS72 schoolyard on Lex. Presented by Uptown Funktion. Info courtesy of Richie Rich1.
116TH STREET FESTIVAL (EL BARRIO NYC)
ART, MUSIC & BATTLES (BROOKLYN)
CONGRESSWOMAN CYNTHIA MCKINNEY HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL HIP
HOP POWER SHOP (ATL)
TRUE SKOOL SESSIONS (SAN FRANCISCO)
QUALITY feat. DJ QUIXOTIC w/ DJS HAUL & MASON (SANTA
MONICA)
OPENING: BLADE (AMSTERDAM)
B-BOY BBQ (PHILLY)
SCREENING: TAINOS: LA ULTIMA TRIBU (EL BARRIO NYC)
EXHIBIT OPENING: THE EYE OF MEMORY (EL BARRIO NYC)
T-KID BOOK SIGNING (LOS ANGELES)
2006 NATIONAL PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE (NYC)
11 am - ?: Fifth Ave from 44th to 86th Streets. More info at www.nationalpuertoricandayparade.org. LOVING DAY PARTY 2006 (NYC) DJ CENTER, J.RAWLS & MORE (NYC) END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC): EVIL DEE, MR. WALT, LORD SEAR & BUTTA L (NYC): MR. FREEZE & D.J.P (LAS VEGAS)
POPPING & LOCKING CLASSES w/ FABEL (NYC)
8 - 9:15 pm. Steps on Broadway at 2121 Broadway 3rd Floor at W.74th St. $14.50 per class. Beginners welcome. Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72nd. For more info: 212 874-2410 or visit: www.StepsNYC.com. *Fabel is also available for one on one classes. FYI: UN DECOLONIZATION COMMITTEE HEARINGS ON
PUERTO RICO (NYC) YO SOY BORICUA: PA' QUE TU LO SEPAS ON IFC
EXHIBIT: DECKED OUT - 100 CUSTOM LONGBOARDS (NYC)
Runs until June 15th, 2006. Tues.— Sun. 2 - 7 pm. The Showroom NYC, 117 2nd Ave. @ 7th, 2nd floor Manhattan. Artists include: T-KID, COPE, DR. REVOLT, FUTURA, SEEN, NYC LASE, DURO, ERIC ORR, STASH, TOO FLY, CES, Justin Volpe, Mez, Sipestar, Voltaire, Ghost, How, Won ABC, Shamey ABC, NOSM, Snipe, Shepard Fairey, Mars-1, Nome, Devilrobots, Peter Kato, Osaka Popstar, Mad Barbarians, The Fountain, Dalek, Dizmo, Jakuan, Ewok, Destructo, Ceaze, Opiem, Set 1, The Wonderful Design Works, Robbie "McBoing Boing" Busch, Klim Kozinevich, FA-Q, Mark Bode, Bigfoot 1, NEMO and more. Info courtesy of Gerald McBoing Boing and Too Fly. CARIBBEAN STREET FAIR (NYC) SAIAN SUPA CREW (NYC) OPEN MIC @ CARLITOS PROJECT! (EL BARRIO)
D-NICE: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT (NYC)
8 pm. DJs D-Nice, Cassidy and special guests. Host: Malinda Williams. No hats. No jerseys. BED 530 West 27th Street New York, NY 10001. rsvp@d-nice.com. Info courtesy of Laylah Amatullah Barrayn. VIDEO MIX PARTY (NYC)
TOOLS OF WAR presents
THE CUT PROFESSOR DJ BARRY BEE, DJ STEVE DEE, DJ TONY TONE & JOHNNY "JUICE" ROSADO @ 2006 TURNTABLIST SESSIONS at RUFUS KING PARK (JAMAICA QUEENS) 5:30 - 8:30 pm. FREE! Host: FABEL (Tools of War/RSC). Sound provided by the legendary SUPERMAN (Club Rent). Every Thursday in June! Hip Hop DJs from every generation unite to perform and partyrock- top battle DJs alongside selectors and world famous partyrockers. Rufus King Park 153rd St. and 90th Ave Jamaica Queens 11432. Trains: E, J or Z to Jamaica Center: Parsons/Archer. Sponsors include: Scion, Air America Radio 1190 WLIB, Rane, Serato, Numark, Stanton, Remix, Mixwell, Jazzy Jay Productions, Fat Beats, Tats Cru and UDG. Check the The Village Voice & NY Press! Event Producer & Coordinator: Christie Z-Pabon.
THE FIRST SERMON w/ KURTIS BLOW (HARLEM) ALI SHAHEED MUHAMMAD @ TRIPLE CROWN (BROOKLYN)
A SCHOOLYARD JAM IN THE HEART OF MORRISANIA! (BRONX)
12:15 pm. In tribute to the musical traditions of Morrisania, 5th grade students from PS 198 will make history by taking their Bronx history learned in the classroom to the streets! In celebration of the musical talent nurtured in their community, students will be performing to the sounds of both old and new school artists from the 50's to the present, including Doo Wop, Salsa and Bacchata, R&B, and of course, both old and new school Hip Hop. Giving special acknowledgement to the innovative fathers of Hip Hop music responsible for birthing this explosive genre in abandoned buildings and school yards of Morrisania, senior students at PS 198 will be performing outside in their school yard in an effort to teach history and deliver a message of pride and purpose to all members of their community. PS 198 at 1180 Tinton Ave. between 167th and 168th st. (specifically, the school's lower yard) Bronx. A barbecue will follow for the graduating class, where students can eat and listen to the sounds of DJ Kwaine, also a resident of the Morrisania community and former student of PS 198. Info courtesy of Dr. Mark Naison, Bronx African Amerian History Project. EL GRAN COMBO (BRONX) PRINCE FEATURING TAMAR (NYC) BLACK AND MALE IN AMERICA...A TOWNHALL MEETING
(BROOKLYN) LEGACIES: CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS REFLECT ON SLAVERY
(NYC) AFTERWORK FRIDAYS (NYC) ROB SWIFT (NYC)
RHYMEFEST, GROOVE COLLECTIVE, BEN E. KING, JANITA
(NYC)
5 pm. FREE! J&R SummerFest 2006. City Hall Park at Broadway and Park Row across the street from J & R. 2/3 to Park Place. 4/5/6 to City Hall/Brooklyn Br. J/M/Z/A/C/ to Chambers St. E to WTC. More info at: www.rivertorivernyc.com
SMACK DOWN: THE BATTLE SERIES (NYC)
This is the latest and most comprehensive battle series to date. MC's will lyrically destroy each other for cash, title shots and touring opportunities. Besides the battle, we will have featured acts perform as well. $10 general. $20 to enter the battle. Hosted by Ace Of Spades. Music by The Impact Players. Remote Lounge 327 Bowery and 2nd St. Manhattan NY. Info courtesy of Ace of Spades.
MR. FREEZE & D.J.P (LAS VEGAS)
END OF THE WEAK MC CHALLENGE (NYC):
EVIL DEE, MR. WALT, LORD SEAR & BUTTA L (NYC):
ROCKIN' THE MIC AGAINST RAPE (NYC)
9 pm. $12 tickets. A unique event, hosted by Not in Our City, that bridges two festivals being staged at the same time in New York City- V-Day's Until the Violence Stops Festival and the Hip Hop Theater Festival. Spoken Word artist Toni Blackman is the founder of the Freestyle Union, a Hip Hop nonprofit that teaches young women to take the mic against sexism. This year's Tribecca Film Festival featured She Rhymes Likes a Girl, a documentary on the freestyle Union's work to build a movement of female MCs. In addition to performing with Erykah Badu, Mos Def, the Roots and Ricki Lee Jones, Blackman served as the first Hip Hop Ambassador for the US State Department. Joe's Pub 425 Lafayette Street between Astor Place and E 4th St. Manhattan. Take the 6 train to Astor Place; N, R trains to 8th Street. Info courtesy of Unique Webster. POPPING & LOCKING CLASSES w/ FABEL (NYC)
OPENING NIGHT of THE HIP HOP THEATER FESTIVAL NYC PREMIERE OF JERRY QUICKLEY'S LIVE FROM THE FRONT Shows at 7:30 pm & 9 pm: Directed by reg e. gaines. Un-embedded and uncensored, Hip-Hop spoken word artist and radio correspondent Jerry Quickley went to Iraq, in the days before and during “shock and awe". Quickley went to Baghdad and beyond to cover the pending, then, actual war for KPFK and the Pacifica Radio Network. He brings that unique insight to Live From The Front, which combines music, poetry, video and powerful performance style to tell the story of his travels to, and ultimate expulsion from, Iraq during the conflict. The Public Theater at 425 Lafayette Street (between East 4th St. and Astor Place) New York NY 10003. Take the 6 Train to Astor Place or the N/R/W to 8th Street/NYU. Tickets: $25 general admission and $10 for students & seniors. Group discounts available. Purchase tickets online or call 1.866.811.4111 or visit the Theatermania Kiosk at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square. Next performance on Saturday, June 24th. More info at www.hiphoptheaterfest.org. HIP HOP THEATER FEST OPENING NIGHT PARTY (NYC) KEVIN POWELL FOR CONGRESS FUNDRAISER (NYC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
