Saturday August 31st at the Blue Monk is the kickoff event featuring performances by NW MC's Serge Severe and OnlyOne of Sandpeople and hosted by DJ crew Skratchpad PDX.
The festival begins the following weekend and this year features three nights of music at two venues! Over 50 acts with showcases from Welcome to the Neighborhood, We Out Here Magazine, Camobear Records, Runaway Productions with performances by Oldominion, Cool Nutz, Grand Royal Beastie Boys Tribute, Seattle's own Th3rdz just to name a few. Hit the link below to find out where to be for the best live Hip Hop in the NW.
On Friday, August 30th the NW Hip Hop community is coming together in support of one of there own. It's a benefit show for MC Libretto and this event should be massive. Featuring performances from Vursatyl of Lifesavas, Cool Nutz and DJ Fatboy, Tony Ozier of the Doo Doo Funk Allstars a set from The Rundown featuring Destro Destructo, Easy McCoy and Th3ory Hazit. This is truly an event to support a community of artists doing positive things.
Be sure to tune in every Tuesday night to 107.1FM KZME from 8-10pm for Welcome to the Neighborhood to stay connected to the movement.
Until next time,
Blessings.
Klyph
