Rap City Showcase News

 
Recreation notes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin High School Top Prospect Exposure Showcase: June 22-23; Pohlman Field, Beloit; visit www.wisconsinbaseballreport.com . Land O' Lakes Old Timers Association Hall of Fame Banquet: June 27; Waukesha Elks Lodge; call Bob at (262) 691-2712.


 
How Rhymesayers set up the Soundset Festival
Minneapolis City Pages
The day's events also include a B-boy/B-girl DJ tent, live painting exhibit, skate demo area, the Soundset custom car show, and the Last of the Record Buyers live production showcase. The Official Soundset 2012 Afterparty. 18+, $10-$15, 10 pm Sunday, ...


 
Campaign Aims to Showcase Dangers of Texting While Driving
KLAS-TV
It took Las Vegas nearly ten minutes toMore>> LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Iraq war veteran Leo Dunson is using rap music to examine the disappointment he feels since returning to civilian life. The 26-year-old Las Vegas college student was diagnosed with ...

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The Hudson Reporter newspapers: all the news you need
Weehawken Reporter
Tyler Griffin, the North Bergen rapper who helped Nicholas Sacco's mayoral campaign, got into a hassle with the high school administration because they wouldn't let him rap for the annual school vocal showcase, and our story delves into why.

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The Hip-hop Echo of the Nashville Sound
Nashville Public Radio
But instead of the heat, a new strain of rap coming out of Nashville is more influenced by the city's established music culture. If Dee Goodz wanted to follow the typical southern hip-hop path, he would've headed four hours south to further his rap ...

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Problem Talks 'Welcome To Mollywood,' Getting Started in Rap and More
Vibe
Meet Problem, a 26-year-old out of Compton, who has finally gotten his chance to showcase his own talent, and plans to do it his own way. After years of sitting back and taking notes, the rapper, producer and engineer is ready to make his own waves ...

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'In the Heights' showcases tableau of Latin cultures
Kansas.com
Its Tony-winning music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda showcase a variety of Latin sounds such as salsa and freestyle rap. The story by Quiara Alegria Hudes takes place during three days in a Dominican neighborhood on the verge of change.