8/31/2023 0 Comments Hip hop history month november![]() Live Talk from Queens with Ralph McDaniels November is Hip Hop History Month! Join us and QPL Hip Hop Coordinator (and music legend) Ralph McDaniels all month long as we start getting ready for hip hop’s 50th anniversary in 2023, and celebrate hip hop as a global force for culture, civil rights, and, of course, music! Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, Mary J Blige, 50 Cent, Notorious B.I.G., Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B.A picture from our 2017-2019 Queens Hip Hop Pioneers Photo Exhibit, curated by MFidel Photography. Located just steps away the New York City’s most exciting attractions, the hotel will feature an incredible collection of memorabilia from some of the greatest musicians who have been inspired by New York City, including hip-hop pioneer Scorpio of Additionally, the new flagship Hard Rock Hotel New York is slated to open in April 2022. We also look forward to seeking more opportunities to focus on engaging with hip-hopĪrtists across our entire ecosystem – whether it be new merchandise collections, live performances in our venues, activations in our hotels, or potential future partnerships, we will continue to collaborate with hip-hop artists from past to present. For Hard Rock’s next 50 years, we hope to continue collecting and expanding the hip- hop memorabilia items in our collection. As Hard Rock continues to evolve, just as music does, it’s unmistakable how hip-hop has impacted our brand over the years. Where do you see Hard Rock meshing with rap/hip hop as the music genre continues to grow?Īt Hard Rock, we believe music is a language that brings the world closer together. In addition, Hard Rock’s collection features several mementos from artists who paved the way for the genre, as well as crossover artists who have been inspired by hip-hop. About 70 different items from hip-hop artists are currently displayed across the nation with pieces from Ice-T, JAY-Z, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, LL Cool J, MC Hammer, Snoop Dogg, Tone Loc, Eminem, and more. ![]() Contemporary items include DJ Khaled’s Miami jersey from Hard Rock’s commercial shoot for Super Bowl LIV and Megan Thee Stallion’s bathing suit from the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2021 during which she made history as the first rapper to land the cover. So, I guess the only thing that surprises me is the lasting impact that hip hop continues to have over so many decades – not just as it relates to the music that we listen to – but its influence over pop culture across such a wide range cultures and countries, as well.Ĭan you discuss some hip-hop memorabilia Hard Rock currently has on display around the country?įrom Run-D.M.C.’s classic Adidas sneakers, to several outfits that Nicki Minaj wore during The Pinkprint Tour, a handwritten poem by Tupac Shakur, and a pair of blue jean overalls worn by Busta Rhymes on his “Fire” music video. What was really happening, though – whether we’re talking about hip hop, The Stones, or Elvis – was a paradigm shift that (with the benefit of hindsight) undeniably shaped trends in music, fashion, and pop culture on a global scale. Our parents’ parents might have thought The Rolling Stones were a fad, and their parents may have thought Elvis was for delinquents. But the reality is that music is ever evolving, with each phase building on the last, creating new foundations for future sounds. It’s rare when cultural shifts are celebrated, and more natural for these moments in time to be resisted by those reluctant to embrace change.
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