NEW YORK, June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards TV Show is set to kick-off a national and international media campaign in New York City announcing the 2012 Hall of Fame Inductee Class at a VIP Industry Mixer at Amnesia NYC on Monday July 30, 2012. The Mixer will also feature the unveiling of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum preliminary plans and designs for the Manhattan location. The event will be attended by Hip-Hop Pioneers, Artists, Executives, and Industry Tastemakers. Other guests will include New York City and State Officials and Agencies, Business, Educational, Cultural, and Community leaders and Organizations.
The mixer will be followed by an official Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum All Star Benefit Concert with performances by the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers, DAS EFX, Brand Nubian, Brother J & X-Clan, Rob Base, the Fearless Four, Crash Crew, Black Sheep, and more will be added. "The concert will celebrate Hip Hop Music and Culture from the 70s, 80s, 90, 2000s, to present day artists who will be featured in upcoming Hip Hop Hall Documentary Film", stated Creator and Executive Producer J.T. Thompson.
The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards television show is scheduled for November at the Apollo Theater during Hip Hop History Month. This is first broadcast since it aired on BET cable network in the 90s. "Hip Hop has come a long way and we are looking forward to seeing all the people at the Benefit Concert who love hip hop music and culture", stated Easy A.D. of the Cold Crush Brothers. Proceeds to benefit the museum project.
Tickets will go on-sale on June 21, 2012, online at http://hiphophall.org and at ticket carriers for $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. Fans and Supporters can get event information and join the online social community at Facebook and Twitter at http://facebook.com/hiphophalloffame and http://twitter.com/hiphophall, For Special Invitations, RSVPs, and Press Inquiries contact Hip Hop Global Media & Entertainment or email event staff at hiphophof@gmail.com.
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