Starting the evening off will be a movie screening of MAD Krew’s Northwest Hip Hop documentary “Enter the Madness”, which commemorates the 10th year since it’s national debut. This classic film produced by DJ Scene and directed by King Khazm swept the country by storm giving national exposure to Northwest emcees, deejays, b-boys and writers such as Swollen Members, Khingz, Massive Monkees, Alpha-P, Kutfather, Cause-B, Jabs, Lifesavas and many more during the late 90’s era. Live Performances and the CD Release Party will begin following the screening with Suntonio Bandanaz, special surprise guests and DJ’s Dev and Gumbeaux.

The question of the night of course: “Who Is Suntonio Bandanaz?!” A listen to the CD reveals a highly skilled, verbally dexterous emcee with a hard edge smoothed by elevated flow, and ability to chop at a pace that smartens the listener’s ear. A sophisticated lyricist committed to keeping rap clever, his distinctive style has influenced many other local up-n-comers over the years. Suntonio Bandanaz is a core emcee and spearhead of the pioneering hiphop collective Alpha P. (1st Platoon). One of Seattle’s most prolific in “Underground Hip Hop”, Suntonio Bandanaz (aka Asun, aka Maddwon) has appeared on hundreds of tracks and indy-released over a dozen projects. Master of the hustle, he is a local legend who has moved over ten thousand units– mostly hand to hand on the streets. Over the years Bandanaz has shared stage with the respected likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Dead Prez, Percee P, The Jacka and Living Legends; and collaborated with many of Seattle’s prominent emcees.

“Who is Suntonio Bandanaz?!” is widely considered the best solo album from Alpha-P recorded to date. Featuring production by dj100 Proof, PhreeWil, WD4D, Audeos (as well as Blake & Dead Noise) and with appearances by Gabriel Teodros, Khingz, Macklemore, Julie C., Kas-1 and Skim, the record is one of the most anticipated, groundbreaking new projects from the Northwest.

Thursday, February 25th
“Who Is… Suntonio Bandanaz?!” Global Release Party
Suntonio Bandanaz with Special Guests
DJ Dev & DJ Gumbeaux
A special Birthday Bash for King Khazm
also featuring:
Screening of the NW classic documentary “Enter the Madness” 10 Year Anniversary
Chop Suey
1325 E Madison St
Seattle, WA
8pm – $8 adv. – All-ages & 21+

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www.sonicbids.com/suntoniobandanaz

“Who Is Suntonio Bandanaz?!” -facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=268265203847

Front Row: Toni Hill
The R&B/Soul songstress performs music from her new album Only Love with an eight-piece band featuring special guests Syndel of Sirens Echo, DJ B-Girl and more. Seductive and soulful, Hill`s music will move your body and may even stir a summer romance. Taped at Seattle City Hall Plaza during the City of Seattle Summer Concert Series.

Toni Hill’s album, Only Love, is available for digital download on Amazon, iTunes, eMusic, Media-Net and Napster.  Only Love is also available in physical CD format on Amazon, and also at Sonic Boom and Silver Platters in Seattle, WA.

Watch Toni Hill’s performance on the Seattle Channel:
Thursday, Nov. 19, 11PM
Friday, Nov. 20, 10PM
Saturday, Nov. 21, 9PM

The Seattle Channel is on cable channel 21 and on the web at http://www.seattlechannel.org/.

Listen Up! Northwest is a regional public affairs & cultural radio program featuring stories of communities in action across the Northwest.

Click the links to hear DJ B-Girl’s track called “People ft. Sage Nomad” in the Listen Up! Northwest promo segment, and visit their site.

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Listen Up! Northwest

Purchase this track and more from DJ B-Girl on Amazon.com.

Listen Up! Northwest is brought to you by Reclaim the Media.

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4th Annual Hip Nic

What: 4th Annual Hip Nic
Where: Saint Edward State Park (14445 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA)
When: Saturday, August 8th from 1-9PM

Come out to the 4th annual Hip Nic at Saint Edward State Park Saturday, August 8th at 1PM. This day long Hip Hop picnic brings urban arts into state parks and provides an opportunity for inner-city youth to experience nature and outdoor recreation.

Here is what you can expect at Hip Nic!
*Family Friendly Positive Hip Hop
*Hip Hop Workshops including Breaking, Djing, Urban Art, Spoken Word, Beatmaking and more!
*BBQ Lunch and Snacks
*Live Performances by Local and National Urban Artists

Hip Nic Schedule:
Workshops 1-3PM
BBQ Lunch 3-5PM
Live Performances 5-9PM

This event is FREE and open to all youth.
Transportation is provided from the following locations:
1. 11AM and 12PM pickup from the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center (104 17th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144-2107 (206) 684-4758) to the park
2. 1PM pickup from the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club (4520 Martin Luther King Jr Way S. Seattle, WA 98108 (206) 436-1890) to the park
Buses will be leaving Saint Edward State Park at 7PM back to Langston Hughes and Ranier Vista in the evening.

The Hip Nic is a part of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program in partnership with Northwest Heritage Resources. Funding for the Hip Nic comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Arts Commission, and the Washington State Parks Foundation.

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Please come see Toni Hill in a live performance this summer!

What: 4th Annual Hip Nic
Where: Saint Edward State Park (14445 Juanita Dr. NE, Kenmore, WA)
When: Saturday, August 8th from 1-9PM

Come out to the 4th annual Hip Nic at Saint Edward State Park Saturday, August 8th at 1PM. This day long Hip Hop picnic brings urban arts into state parks and provides an opportunity for inner-city youth to experience nature and outdoor recreation.

Here is what you can expect at Hip Nic!
*Family Friendly Positive Hip Hop
*Hip Hop Workshops including Breaking, Deejaying, Urban Art, Spoken Word, Beatboxing and more!
*BBQ Lunch and Snacks
*Live Performances by Local and National Urban Artists

Hip Nic Schedule:
Workshops 1-3PM
BBQ Lunch 3-5PM
Live Performances 5-9PM

This event is FREE and open to all youth. Please pre-register by emailing Jen.hipnic@gmail.com or call 206-910-7920. Transportation will be provided and arranged after pre-registration.

The Hip Nic is a part of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission’s Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program in partnership with Northwest Heritage Resources. Funding for the Hip Nic comes from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Washington State Arts Commission, and the Washington State Parks Foundation.

Past teaching artists and performers include:

Laura “Piece” Kelley-Jahn of Piece Productions
Jeromskee of Massive Monkees
DJ Kun Luv of Seaspot Media
Toni Hill of Siren’s Echo
DJ B-Girl of B-Girl Media
Gabriel Teodros of Abyssinian Creole
Mackelmore and Xperience of the Step Cousins
Taybot of KEXP’s Street Sounds
Beloved 1 of 206 Zulu
Blak of Black Stax and Silent Lambs Project
Aaron Walker-Loud and members of the Big World Breaks
Amos Miller of Buttermilk Studios
Charms Won of Art Primo
206 Zulu King Khazm
Orbitron of Circle of Fire
DJ Topspin and more!

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