Paris Hip Hop Festival Kick Off
Text: Rooksana Hossenally.
Video and images: Paris Hip Hop.
Kicking off what everyone is hoping will be the start of a long hot sizzling summer in the capital, Paris Hip Hop, the annual festival dedicated to rap and urban culture, in association with the city of Paris authorities, Hip Hop Citoyens association and Generations 88.2 radio, has finally published the line-up of its fifth edition. The much-awaited festival will unravel in various venues throughout the capital and its banlieues from 22nd June to 4th July where 300 artists will put in an appearance spread over 15 concerts, film showings, debates, live battles and more in celebration of the Hip Hop movement.
You may have already seen posters for the high profile Nas and Damian Marley gig at the Zénith on the 28th June, considered as one of the festival’s major highlights. There will be a range of artists from all over the globe, but the real heavy weights will be French artist Rocé at the Point Ephémère on 23rd June, which if he gives a performance like at the Glaz’Art Neo night back in the winter, promises to be something to remember. Next on the list of unmissables is the French freestyling group Sages Poètes and Detroit-born Obie Trice gig on 29th June as well as the brilliant London-born Foreign Beggars on the following night. Another one not to miss is the grand French master DJ Dee Nasty at the Paris Hip Hop block party on the 27th. The other events could be hit or miss but if you want to guarantee yourself a good solid time, take our advice. To get yourself into the vibe, watch the Paris Hip Hop Teaser which is guaranteed to get your ears yearning for some live funky Hip Hop sounds!
We have indicated which events are free below, otherwise to book tickets, see the Paris Hip Hop website. Doors open early for most events (around 8pm) and prices range from 5 - 40 Euros.
The line-up so far includes:
22
June: Paris Dance Hip Hop - Casino de Paris - RAF
Crew &
Vicelow / Pro Phenomen / Serial Stepperz.
23
June: Gig ‘Le Pouvoir des mots’ (Power of Words) -
Point
Ephémère - Rocé / Mic Pro.
23
June to 2 July: Apéro Mix - Point Ephémère - a
selection
of Djs. FREE
23
to 4 July : ‘Art FMR’ - Point Ephémère - exhibition of Marko 93.
FREE
24
June: Labo Jazz / Hip Hop - Le Hangar - Eric
Truffaz & Sly
Johnson / Milk Coffee & Sugar.
24
June: Paris Hip Hop in prison - Maison d'arrêt de
Bois d'Arcy
- Sexion d'Assaut.
25
June: United Colours of Paris Hip Hop #2 - Point
Ephémère -
some of Paris’ best DJs.
26
June: ‘Our commitments day’ - Square Sarah
Bernhardt - young
music and dance artists. FREE
27
June: Block Party with the huge DJ Dee Nasty -
Jardins D'Eole -
open air party : Djs / Graffiti / Performances / live battle. FREE
28
June: Nas & Damian 'Jr Gong' Marley concert -
Zénith de
Paris – supporting act Casey.
29
June au 3 July : Paris Hip Hop Campus - WIP La
Villette -
debates / conferences / workshops / a meeting of minds France/USA.
29
June: EOW / Sages Poètes de la Rue / Obie Trice - Point Ephémère -
gig/freestyle.
Du 29 June au 4 July: Performance and graffiti exhibition - the 104 - Partone (NYC) / Sonic (NYC)… FREE
30 June: Concert Foreign Beggars / Ladi6 - ‘Pouvoir des Mots 2’ (Power of words 2) - gig.
1
July: Live French rap - La Cigale - Alonzo / Mac
Tyer /
Nessbeal / Despo Rutti
2
July: DJ Day - La Machine - 9th Wonder / Araab Muzik - Dj, turntablism.
3
July: Paris Hip Hop Cinéma - Salle Boris Vian - La
Villette - details
tba.
4
July: Planet Hip Hop - live battle and Das EFX gig.
4
July: Last day of Paris Hip Hop - Maison des
Métallos - gigs,
graffiti…line-up tba. FREE
I loved this article! Upbeat, helpful and entertaining - and not too long! Keep up the good work, Vingt!!
Posted by: Van215 | Jun 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I am a big hip hop fan and I had totally forgotten this was happening in the city, so thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Soph* | Jun 23, 2010 at 12:24 PM
The 30th June Foreign Beggars concert is with Ladi6, not Lad16. Ladi6 is a lady rapper from New Zealand and she is amazing...
You should check her out!
http://www.myspace.com/ladi6
Posted by: Bel | Jun 23, 2010 at 11:53 PM
I've heard of Ladi6 and she is awesome! The Foreign Beggars are amazing and I can't wait to go see them next week. Good stuff Vingt, liking the fresh attitude.
Posted by: So | Jun 24, 2010 at 02:12 PM