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Yo, check it, TLR fam! Get ready to groove to the beats that birthed a movement! We're throwin' down a monumental celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, right in the heart of Black History Month! This ain't no regular party, this is a straight-up sonic explosion!We're talkin' OG pioneers, the architects of the rhyme game, the ones who laid the foundation for everything we love. We're gonna be spinnin' the platters that matter, from the Sugarhill Gang droppin' "Rapper's Delight" and igniting the flame, to DJ Kool Herc's groundbreaking breaks that birthed hip-hop itself. We're gonna rewind to Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five paintin' vivid pictures of the streets, and then fast forward to Ice-T layin' down the cold hard truth. We're diggin' deep into the crates for this one, spinnin' rhymes that'll make your head nod and your feet move.
But hold up, the night ain't over 'til the fat lady sings... or in this case, until Arthur drops the needle on ITS, the state-of-the-art masterpiece by the lyrical genius, Aesop Rock. Consider that the grand finale, the cherry on top, the boom bap closer to a night of pure hip-hop history.
So come through, fam! Let's celebrate 50 years of lyrical fire, 50 years of groundbreaking beats, 50 years of hip-hop! It's a Black History Month celebration and a hip-hop anniversary bash all rolled into one unforgettable night! Don't be a square, be there! Word up!
As always, all this is going down on our world-class stereo systems!
$20 Donations for this event go to support Center For Recorded Music 501(c)(3) and our mission and includes admission to The Listyning Room and complimentary beverages and light snacks. Beverage selection includes soft drinks, flavored waters, beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
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3510 W. 95th Street, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 3510 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2033, United States,Leawood, Kansas, Prairie Village
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