Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival
And this one has shenanigans, mischief and clothing changes that are not to be missed! @shernitasofly #ladiesofhiphopfestival #ladiesbattle for all the details hit: www.ladiesofhiphopfestival.com
How is Montreal so deep!!!! They represent every year around the world. I am honored to have these women every year. And the roll #deepppppppppp #ladiesofhiphopfestival #ladiesbattle
If you missed this live then you missed one if the dopest pieces ever done! Love these ladies! @prettybig5
Stay tuned for daily updates on the workshops, battle, and performances. Really looking forward to the ladies taking over NYC JULY11-14,2013
RESPONSE TO RICK ROSS RAPE LYRIC by ROSA CLEMENTE
Peace everyone I want to thank your thoughts, your support of women, your humanity. For the very few that seem to just be nasty, mean, violent, I only wish that your heart will open. As for me I will fight on to stop this, and if anyone reading wants to do something more, please email me at clementerosa@gmail.com. For those who hide behind a computer spewing hate, I suggest you let me/us be. At the end of the day I am a Bronx born Puerto Rican woman, and I will push back. Peace.
If you are not following @ladiesofhiphop on Instagram or twitter here is the #2013 info #ladiesofhiphop #tweetboogieBaby #savethedate #ladiesbattle2013 #Kumari #Niki #MAWU #NYC #seeyouhere! #moretocome! #getyaskillsup!
MAYA AZUCENA inhabits a musical world of her own creation. Whether performing before an audience of thousands or writing in solitude, she transcends genres and trends. Her progressive yet accessible style is shaped by an expansive vision that unites genres. With Maya Azucena, the worlds of hip hop, soul, jazz, reggae, electronica and pop join forces. Like Lauryn Hill, Corinne Bailey Rae, or Gnarls Barkley, she embodies a singular and finely honed artistry through a combination of profound lyrics, soaring melodies, and irresistible rhythms. Cry Love is the artistic statement that Maya Azucena has sought to make since day one. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter’s impressive versatility unfolds over ten original compositions plus a dramatic interpretation of “Little Ghetto Boy.” Executive-produced with her longtime collaborator Christian Ver Halen, and released on her new imprint label, Azucena Songs, Cry Love represents a powerful journey that distills the universal themes of love, survival, and hope into 50 unforgettable minutes. Maya Azucena emerged as a captivating presence on the landscape of popular music following her self-released debut Maya Who?! and the critically acclaimed Junkyard Jewel. Billboard, The Village Voice and The Washington Post have all heralded her mesmerizing performances in the U.S. while her music’s been featured on HBO (The Wire), NBC (30 Rock), and in advertisements for Verizon Wireless and Ford Motors. Her work with Stephen Marley netted a “Best Reggae Album” Grammy and her vocal contributions to an album by Croatian superstar Gibonni garnered two Porin Awards (the top music award in Croatia). As both an in-demand concert attraction and a Cultural Ambassador for the U.S., she’s enthralled audiences in places as far-ranging as Honduras, China, Tanzania, Italy, Myanmar, and Slovenia. It is for those listeners and countless more that Maya Azucena has crafted Cry Love. An anthem for justice, the title track, produced by Pete Miser, is steeped in Maya’s concern for humankind and constitutes the album’s core concept. Her desire to inspire, empower, and embolden listeners saturates both the edgy groove of “Warriors” and the sanguine sway of “Near,” as well as her gripping duet with distinguished singer/pianist Chris Robon the Donny Hathaway classic, “Little Ghetto Boy.” Taking a page from Maya’s own life, “The Half” is a harrowing tale propelled by no less a rock legend than guitaristVernon Reid. Emerging triumphant from near tragedy, she invites dancehall icon iNi Kamoze aboard for a victory lap on “My Back’s Not Up Against the Wall” while the glistening, acoustic qualities of “Belong to the Sun” furnish another standout cut. The songs are all unified by a remarkable depth and stunning musicality. Threaded throughout Cry Love is Maya Azucena’s belief that music is a tool for healing and activism. Parallel to her recordings, she’s supported a number of charitable initiatives. She performed at the “Save Darfur Rally” in Washington DC, where she appeared among politicians and celebrities such as President Barack Obama and George Clooney. She co-founded MDGFive.com with Emmy-winning director Lisa Russell. Their multi-media website for maternal health awareness prompted an invitation from Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for Maya to perform at the United Nation’s 2010 MDG Summit. Maya’s also received a Proclamation from the House of Representatives and recently won The Network Journal’s prestigious “Top 40 Under 40″ Award in recognition of her tireless community work and strong business acumen. In a career that only continues to move forward, Cry Love is a seminal benchmark. Maya Azucena has bestowed a gift of music that channels the breath of angels. Watch her fly. http://www.mayaazucena.com
By exploring feminity through stereotypes and using them to her advantage, FAFI not only knocked her male colleagues and competitors out their socks, she also locked toy manufacturing deals with Sony and Medicom, countless press stories and illustrations for Vogue, Elle or The Face, big market collaborations with Hennessy, Swatch and Le SportSac, not to mention many solo and prestigious group shows
in the most respected galleries around the globe.
Her next natural move was animating the ‘Fafinettes’ in music videos like Lily Allen and Mark Ronson’s ‘Oh My God’ or her own-directed ‘Do Do Do’ for Ed Banger act Carte Blanche. Her first comic book ‘THE CARMINE VAULT’ is set to be released in april 2012 on eminent Rizzoli Books publishing from New-York City. Now not only the Fafinettes are fly girls, they also run a whole universe of creatures, homes and vehicles. It’s a dreamy and peculiar place. Fafi collaborates with Indie 184’s Kweenz Destroy on a T-shirt collection. http://fafinetteone.tumblr.com | http://kweenzdestroy.com/herstory.html
#LADIESBATTLE! July 14th Workshops & performances all weekend long. #NYC #ladiesofhiphop #dancelife #stepyagameup #streetstylelab #summerofdance @tweetboogie @montazhjawn @jasmine_ay (at Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM))
These ones right here!!!! #NOT #A #GAME!!!! @tweetboogie @solundy next stop #BUSTAMOVE #Montreal #HipHop #ladiesofhihop #justedeboutNYC
Me and the infamous @buddhastretch at Juste Debout NYC. The ladies were killing the battle scene last night. Can’t wait LADIES BATTLE! I need to go to SEKOU CAMP cause this women are #serious! #nomercy #takenoprisoners #battleculture #ladiesofhihop
Me and the still #FABULOUS #LadyKeir #lovemyjob #BAMCafeLive @tlw1476 @bitemysteez @tweetboogie @ladiesofhiphop
This is how today felt for me! Getting it done and working with smart, like minded folks @cynistarose
Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival
Starting
in 2004, this annual Hip-Hop festival puts the focuses on women and
their relationship with Hip-Hop culture. Traditionally, men have
dominated all facets of the hip-hop scene, but Ladies of Hip-Hop
Festival changes this tradition and puts women center-stage for the
entire event.
Each year an elite group of female artists are selected to exhibit work, teach, and perform that best fits the mission of Ladies of Hip-Hop. The artists have extensive experience and understanding of the Hip-Hop culture and are qualified to pass on the traditions of Hip-Hop culture with accuracy and authenticity.
Mission
Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival exists to develop and provide women with positive roles that are present and represented within the Hip-Hop culture. We are dedicated to preserving and redefining women’s roles in the Hip-Hop culture.
