Conversations: The History of Hip-Hop in NYC
June 15
6 p.m. ET/ 3 p.m. PT

In celebration of Black Music Month, join the Recording Academy New York Chapter for Conversations: The History of Hip-Hop in NYC. This two-part event covers “Hip-Hop in the 21st Century” and “The Golden Age of Hip-Hop," featuring some of the most influential names in the game as they reflect on the history & influence of hip-hop on NYC.

Moderated by Torae Carr, Songwriter, Artist & Vice President, Board of Governors, Recording Academy New York Chapter.

Appearances by:

#Bas, Global Artist

#Darryl“DMC”McDaniels

Erika Elliott, Executive Artistic Director, SummerStage & Charlie Parker Jazz Festival

Faith Newman, EVP A&R and Catalog Development, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.

#GrandmasterFlash

#HankShocklee, Music Producer & President Shocklee Entertainment and Founding Member of Public Enemy & The Bomb Squad

#JerryWonda, Grammy® Award-Winning Music Producer, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Nick Cucci, Executive Director, Recording Academy New York Chapter

Rocky Bucano, Executive Director, The Universal Hip Hop Museum

#YoungDevyn, Artist