Atlanta BeltLine Celebrates Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Day-Long “ATL Park Jam”
Adair Park II Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s Art on the Atlanta BeltLine presents ATL Park Jam Saturday, August 12
- Arts & Culture
Saturday, August 12 | Noon – 8 p.m. | Adair Park II
Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s Art on the Atlanta BeltLine presents ATL Park Jam, a one-day celebration of Atlanta’s deep, rich and unique influence on hip hop’s 50 years, curated by Atlanta-born event production company RAPPORT. The event, happening Saturday, August 12, marks 50 years almost to the day it all began – August 11, 1973 – and will be amongst observances happening around the country and world in celebration.
Hosted by emcee Mike Sick, the family-friendly event will feature live music, food and an array of activities for all ages, including:
Live aerosol art curated by Atlanta Style Writers and Cole Only
Old School to New School dance battle, hosted by Innerflow Studios and RedBull BC One champion Leo RA Soul
Atlanta Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Jelly
Xclusive Percussion HBCU Drumline
Freestyle Rap Sessions by Soul Food Cypher
Rolling In the Lab with DJ Nabs open skate session
Roller skate demo from Sick on Skate crew with DJ Rasyrious
Women’s-only rap cypher, presented by Pendulum Ink and Mickey Factz
DJ sets powered by WREKing Crew All-Stars
Cultural Catalyst Awards presented to the James Brown Estate and the “Mother of Rap” Millie Jackson
Rum Punch Brunch DJ Prince Charm to close the evening
Food Trucks and Craft Market
More information, including the full schedule of events, can be found at atlparkjam.com.
WHERE: Adair Park II, 820 Murphy Ave SW Atlanta, GA. 30310
WHEN: Saturday, August 12, Noon – 8 p.m.
Highlights:
1:00 p.m.: Sick on Skate Crew Skate Demo
3:00 p.m.: HBCU-style Drumline with Xclusive Percussion + Soul Food Cypher
5:00 p.m.: Dance battle judged by BeltLine CEO Clyde Higgs
6:30 p.m.: Cultural Catalyst Awards
WHY: Kicking off Art on the Atlanta BeltLine’s 13th season, and curated in partnership with event producer RAPPORT, ATL Park Jam will highlight the rich legacy of innovation and creativity from the city’s emcees, producers and DJs.
For more than 40 years, Atlanta has constantly redefined music, changing hip hop culture and the world in the process. The event will not only elevate Atlanta’s homegrown hip hop talent past, present and future but also showcase the intersections of sustainability, public spaces and culture, which has been paramount to the city’s success as a cultural beacon and the BeltLine’s success as a public infrastructure project.
“This season of arts and culture programming on the BeltLine is the culmination of years of collaboration, relationship building and sincere investment into the visionary creators of this City, past and present. We honor the legacy of musical greatness Atlanta has cultivated by elevating and supporting its inheritors. It is an honor to be able to support the work RAPPORT is doing.” – Miranda Kyle, Arts & Culture Program Manager, Atlanta BeltLine
“We’re extremely excited to present ATL Park Jam: a truly unique event that highlights and celebrates the myriad of ways Georgia and the City of Atlanta have been integral to Hip-Hop as we celebrate the culture’s 50th anniversary. From the Bankhead bounce to the latest Tik-Tok dance craze, it is undeniable that Atlanta remains influential to Hip-Hop culture. This Park Jam is a special moment that brings all the homegrown elements together and honors the Georgia-born Architects of our culture. Part homecoming and part cookout, but all flavor – there’s something for everyone at ATL Park Jam.” – Alex Acosta, RAPPORT
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: More information, including the full schedule of events, can be found at atlparkjam.com. A media kit with images and logos can be accessed here.
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