Events

Get ready for an unforgettable night of hip-hop history honoring

Brooklyn, get ready for an electrifying night of Afro-Caribbean rhythms and vibrant performances! RISEUP NYC is excited to announce a sensational free concert on August 9th at Wingate Park, featuring the one and only Queen of Dancehall, Spice. This event promises to be a cultural celebration, showcasing some of the biggest names in Afro-Caribbean music.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration as Rise Up NYC proudly presents the legendary Patti LaBelle! This iconic artist will take the stage on August 8th at Coney Island Amphitheater in Brooklyn for a night filled with soulful melodies and electrifying performances.

For the 15th time, GhanaFest brings its annual public installation and celebration of Ghanaian culture and heritage to residents of and visitors to New York City. This year’s event is headlined by King Promise,

DJ Tedsmooth, of 94.7 The Block in NYC is known as the “Remix King” for his inventive and infectious remixes of popular songs, has brought houses down at Latin and hip-hop clubs throughout New York City

Chuck Chillout was one of the first radio DJs to help get hip-hop on the airwaves in New York City in the 1980s. In celebration of his 40th anniversary on the radio, “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels and Bugsy host a bevy of old-school MCs and DJs

Common might be a well-established actor—appearing in dozens of films and television shows—but his hip-hop bonafides are undeniable.

Brooklyn legendary radio DJ Joe Causi (WCBS FM) and Bronx music producer Sal Abbatiello (Fever Records) usher in a revue of classic Doo Wop tunes in Brooklyn. Featuring the contemporary lineup of Frank Pizarro, former lead singer of LA Doo Wop group The Platters

Common might be a well-established actor—appearing in dozens of films and television shows—but his hip-hop bonafides are undeniable.

For 25 years, the Federation Sound crew has shepherded the culture of Jamaican dancehall, reggae, and roots music in New York City and beyond. This year Kenny Meez, Max Glazer, DJ Danglez, DJ Mace and Alric & Boyd celebrate the milestone anniversary in Coney Island

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