Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

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The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, BrooklynBodega and boomBoom NYC made their first artist announcement today. Joining the month long celebration of Hip-Hop culture and the borough of Kings are Brooklyn and Duck Down’s own Buckshot and Smif N Wessun, Neo Soul king Bilal, Mecca The Ladybug from the legendary Digable Planets, Chip Fu, as well as Chris Dave.

More announcements are to come and organizers have assured this is just a taste of what is shaping up to be a monumental event.

“We are honored to be joined by the likes of Buckshot, Bilal and Mecca. Buckshot is the original Brooklyn MC and he and the Boot Camp Clik/Duck Down family have been very supportive of the Festival from day one. We are happy to bring him home to perform in Brooklyn on the heels of his new album “The Formula” with 9th Wonder,” said Festival Executive Director Wes Jackson. “Bilal performances are far too rare as far as we are concerned. We are looking forward to a sampling of all that new material he has been working on,” Jackson continued. “And what can you say about Mecca? She has been repping for Brooklyn ever since she took home the Grammy with Digable Planets. This is going to be a great year for the Festival. Our best so far. Guaranteed.”

Tickets for the Main Day are available at www.brooklyn bodega.com for a suggested donation of $10 patrons can have their tickets for the main day on July 12th mailed to them or pick them up at an official Festival retail location. For an additional donation supporters can also receive free product from Festival sponsor The Brooklyn Brewery, premiums on site, and reduced admission to all Festival events around Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival’s mission is to provide high quality cultural programming at an economical price. To that end, producers are asking supporters for a minimum of $10 for the main date. All proceeds will be used to produce this and future Festivals.

Festival Production and Finance Director Ebonie Jackson, “We are asking everyone who attends for at least $10. At that price point the Festival is an absolute steal. Comparable events will charge in the hundreds of dollars. We won’t do that. With the help of our sponsors, partners and most importantly the donors and fans who love Hip-Hop we pledge to keep all Festival events affordable. Affordable for struggling college students, single parents, up and coming poets, t-shirt designers, transit workers, and Mister Softee truck drivers. So to everyone out there who loves old school and new school, those who love Brooklyn, and those who like us want to show the best Hip-Hop has to offer please dig in those pockets and help. Do your part and SUPPORT CELBRATE and REPRESENT. ”

Bilal, Mecca, Chip Fu, Smif N Wessun, and Chris Dave will be performing at The Masonic Temple in Fort Greene on July 10th. The event is produced by boomBoom NYC in conjunction with Brooklyn Bodega and The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. Tickets are available at www.boomboo mnyc.com

Buckshot and The Boot Camp Clik will be performing at the main Festival Day at Empire Fulton Ferry State Park on July 12th.

Aspiring MC’s looking for a shot to open up for Buckshot and others can enter the ‘Spit 16′ contest by calling 718-354-8777. Sign up and leave your best 16 Bars. One winner will win that opening slot. Stay tuned for more information on this contest. Brooklyn Bodega will be announcing a major media partner for the ‘Spit 16′ contest later this week.

For a full calendar of events and ticket packages for both the Masonic Temple and Empire Fulton Ferry visit www.brooklynbodega.com or call 718-354- 977