Queens New York Sets The Stage For Local Hip Hop Artists

New York City Art Sports & Entertainment - NYC-ASE.com's urban art correspondent & independent photojournalist, Nuri Shakoor was on site in Queens, NY for the second annual 'Hip Hop In The Park' by Ralph McDaniels. 'Hip Hop In the park' was made possible by Socrates Sculpture Park Director of Public Programs Audrey Dimola. Like most events held at Socrates, 'Hip Hop In The Park' was made free to the public.

From the event's press release: "Presented by Ralph McDaniels. Produced in collaboration with LionFox Events and Post No Bills. A community-oriented day of DJs and emceeing, dance performances, food, art-making, and local legends. For the second summer in a row, Socrates partnered with pioneering VJ/DJ Ralph McDaniels, founder and host of Video Music Box and Hip Hop Coordinator at the Queens Public Library, to celebrate the impact and positive evolution of hip hop culture with a day in the park. Local legends The Disco Twins brought hip hop vinyl DJ sets in addition to other special guests! Free Style Arts Association was on-hand to make collaborative art projects with the public all day. The festival opened with music and dance performances from the community including: The Lynnelle Whichard Kids Ensemble, 696 Build Queensbridge, and Secret Society Dance Company, plus the “Hometown Heroes Power Hour“ produced by Strawhat Dynasty and DJ RAY BLK featuring Jam Young, Penny for Thought, and Strawhat Dynasty & Dj Suhkai." ~ https://socratessculpturepark.org For more exciting photos and video from the talented performers of 'Hip Hip In The Park' logon to www.newyorkcityartandsports.com