I took a break from the film festival to check out the Peace 2008 Hip Hop Festival in City Hall Plaza. The crowd was small for the amount of space, but there had been showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day, so it was understandable. I am not a true hip hop head so for me it was just a bit of education about the hip hop in Boston and I'm down for anything that promotes postive music and peace. As for the highlights I really enjoyed local Akrobatik's (his latest album is in stores now) postive lyrics and style as well as Chubb Rock's getting the crowd hype with the oldskool.
Check out the photos of the performances:
Check out the photos of the performances:
Photo: The tricks of Static Noyze Dance Company
Photo: Akrobatik
Photo: Akrobatik encouraging the crowd to throw up the peace sign
Berklee College of Music and Essence Magazine Take Back the Music Hip Hop Writing Competition Winners, Witness and Nesi
Photo: The crowd getting larger after the rain passed
Photo: Chubb Rock
Photo: Das EFX
Photo: Young Female MC in Boston, Sheek
Photo: The crowd waiting for EPMD
This is a yearly event so you Hip Hop Heads, be sure to check out the website for next year.
Stay Fab! :)
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