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Press Release: 4th Annual Hip-Hop for Hope Benefit Concert Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Ben Brubaker
504.615.2844
ben@hiphopforhope.org
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New Orleans’ Hip-hop for Hope, Soundclash, and Grassroots present HIP-HOP FOR HOPE 2009
NEW ORLEANS –– On November 14th, 2009 New Orleans Hip-Hop for Hope will partner with Soundclash and Grassroots! to host HIP-HOP FOR HOPE 2009 at Tipitina’s Uptown, to benefit the Roots of Music program (www.rootsofmusic.org), 2-Cent Entertainment’s “Change We Can Create” Summer Program (www.2-Cent.com) and the Benjamin Foundation. Hip-Hop for Hope’s annual benefit concert has raised over $19,000 in the past three years for various educational programs in New Orleans.
New Orleans Rapper "Dee-1" Announced as the Hip-Hop for Hope Artist Spokesperson 2009 New Orleans Student-Driven Community Music Coalition Hosts 3rd Annual “Hip-Hop for Hope Benefit Concert”
November, 2008 – New Orleans, LA - On Saturday, November 8th, 2008, a coalition of students, community leaders and music industry professionals, in partnership with organizations at Tulane University and New Orleans Upward Bound, hosted the 3rd annual "New Orleans Hip-Hop for Hope Benefit Concert".
Background: The primary goal of this event was to raise money and support for educational programming in New Orleans and to raise awareness about two key community issues - Education and HIV/AIDS. In the past three years, Hip-Hop for Hope raised over $18,000 for New Orleans educational programming, and has featured in the annual “Hip-Hop for Hope Benefit Concert” hip-hop artists from New Orleans and around the country, including Lupe Fiasco, Curren$y, Baby Boy da Prince, Raw Dizzy, Dee-1, Soul Rebels Brass Band and many more. The organization hopes to continue expanding its programming each year, eventually reaching the level of other music festivals such as Jazzfest, Voodoo Fest and Essence Fest. If you are interested in getting involved, donating money or services, or sponsoring the event, you can find more information at www.hiphopforhope.org.
Information About Upward Bound:
Upward Bound is a federally funded program that works with low income and first generation college-bound high school students. During the academic year, students participate in weekday tutoring, mentoring and Saturday supplemental instruction classes. During the summer, students participate in a summer institute which incorporates arts, humanities, sciences and languages into a culturally relevant curriculum that give students an edge on meeting state standards and preparing for college. To date, Upward Bound has successfully ensured that 100% of participants graduate from high school and over 90% enroll in college. Hip-Hop for Hope's donation will be utilized to enhance Upward Bound's summer programming, staffing and additional performing arts and creative writing development, as well as providing speakers to discuss safe and healthy habits and promote HIV/AIDS awareness. Tulane University's Upward Bound has also started an annual summer talent show in which students are able to showcase their performing arts work.
"Hustle for the Cause" Artist Contest
This year, the fundraising aims directly at the role of music in education. The Roots of Music program is run by Rebirth Brass Band’s own Derrick Tabb, currently nominated for a CNN Hero’s award for his efforts. The program provides music education in history, theory, instrumental instruction and ensemble performance. Furthermore, academic tutoring is offered to ensure the students maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in school. 2-Cent Entertainment’s “Change We Can Create” Summer Program empowers students through a 7-week mentorship program, while they learn how to express their voices on a variety of issues through video production. The Benjamin Foundation supports a non-profit summer camp run by Q93’s own Wild Wayne, with the mission to “get kids off the streets and provide them with academic enhancement, guidance, direction, culture, experiences and love.”
Hip-Hop for Hope 2009 will feature:
MIA X (www.myspace.com/xlmiax)
MANNIE FRESH (www.myspace.com/manniefresh)
THE SHOW (www.myspace.com/theshowno)
DEE-1 (www.myspace.com/dee1music)
DJ RAJ SMOOVE www.myspace.com/rajsmoove)
DIZZY (www.myspace.com/dizzyakarawdi)
TRUTH UNIVERSAL (www.myspace.com/truthuniversal)
IMPULSS (www.myspace.com/impulss)
LYRIKILL (www.myspace.com/mclyrikill)
SESS 4-5 (www.myspace.com/nuthinbutfirerecords)
3DNA'TEE (www.myspace.com/3dnatee)
TEAM ROBOT (www.myspace.com/teamrobot)
TYGAH WOODS (www.myspace.com/tygahwoods)
PHAT WORD (www.myspace.com/phatword)
KOURTNEY HEART (www.myspace.com/kourtneyheart)
DJ EF CUTTIN (www.myspace.com/efcuttin)
DJ TONY SKRATCHERE (www.myspace.com/tonyskratchere)
DJ MILES FELIX (www.reverbnation.com/DJMilesFelix)
and more...
Hip-hop for Hope is more than just a benefit concert and an organization; it is a shared vision for a better future. Hip-Hop for Hope seeks to provide a forum for raising awareness about important community issues and as a means to raise money for education in New Orleans. This not-for-profit event is focused on building community through the music and culture of New Orleans Hip-Hop, by providing a forum for expression and an avenue for contributing back to the community.
WHEN:
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
9:00p.m. - 1:00a.m.
WHERE:
Tipitina’s Uptown
501 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA. 70115
Admission: $10 advance, $12 at the door.
Tickets available online through www.tipitinas.com
www.hiphopforhope.org
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New Orleans Hip-hop for Hope is proud to announce its first ever "Artist Spokesperson" to represent the organization, New Orleans rapper and middle school teacher, Dee-1.
As the Artist Spokesperson for New Orleans Hip-Hop for Hope, Dee-1 will serve as our organization's representative through speaking engagements, performances and special appearances. Dee-1 was selected as the 2009 Artist Spokesperson because the staff and organization members agree that he exemplifies the Hip-Hop for Hope commitment to New Orleans youth, through education, community, and the arts.
Read more about Dee-1
Summary of Events for 2008:
What: The 3rd Annual “Hip-Hop for Hope Benefit Concert: A Fundraiser for Upward Bound" featured some of the most popular Hip-Hop artists and D.J.s from New Orleans and beyond. The event featured expressions of hip-hop culture in the form of MC's, DJ's, break dancing performances by the Royal Flush Dance Crew and live graffiti art. The event was able to raise over $5,500 for educational programming through Upward Bound in New Orleans. The event was open to the public and had over 650 people in attendance. Producers included New Orleans Hip-Hop for Hope www.hiphopforhope.org, Flytracks Crew Marketing & Promotions www.flytrackscrew.com, HereWeGo Entertainment www.herewegoent.com, and Tipitina's Uptown www.tipitinas.com
When: Saturday, November 8, 2008
9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Where: Tipitina’s Uptown
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70115
Office: (504) 895-8477
Admission was $10, ages 18 and up.
Who: 2008 Artist Line-Up included...
Raw Dizzy
DJ Raj Smoove
New Birth Brass Band
Currensy
Truth Universal w/ One Eye & DJ EF Cuttin
Dee 1
Sess 4-5
Know One
Chopper City Boys
Cypher
Trifecta
J-Dubble
Big Dyce
Royal Flush Dance Crew
And many other Special Guests
Presented By: Tipitinas, HereWeGo Ent., Flytracks Crew
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In 2008, the top up and coming artists from New Orleans submitted their music and press kits for a chance to win the "Hustle for the Cause" Contest.
Here are your winners for 2008:
Lil Dee
The Cartel
Tragic
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2008 Sponsors:
www.tipitinas.com
www.herewegoent.com
www.flytrackscrew.com
www.2-cent.com
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2007 Sponsors:
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