Live podcast Eindhoven: a HipHop story

On 12 October and 10 November, MC Melodee (rapper, entrepreneur and co-curator of the exhibition Eindhoven: a HipHop story) will talk to key players from Eindhoven's HipHop scene. You can be present for these talks. Register for free to the podcast recordings of Eindhoven: A HipHop Story via the button below. There are only 50 spots per recordingsession, so be quick!

Note: on 10 November, there will be two talks. You need to sign up separately for the talks, if you want to attend both talks on 10 November, make sure you sign up for both seperately.

More about Eindhoven: a HipHop story

‘HipHop culture could be about turntable skills, graffiti art, breaking or rapping; but it's always about the people making it happen.’ This was once written on a flyer of an illegal HipHop party in Eindhoven. It symbolises the entrepreneurial spirit of this subculture that blew over from the United States in the early 1980s. Eindhoven's raw, industrial character proved a fertile breeding ground for this scene. Forty years later, HipHop has been absorbed into mainstream culture. The experimental exhibition Eindhoven: a HipHop story shows the influence of this subculture on the city's identity, told from the community and the public itself.

Programme 12 October

• 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM Opportunity to visit exhibition Eindhoven: a HipHop story free of charge.
• 03:00 PM Sign in at the ticket desk
• 03:10 PM Walk-in in the Auditorium
• 03:30 - 04:30 PM Conversation and recording

Stephan Cornelio Velema is a breaker, photographer, and director, known for the documentary Street Stars in Light City, in which he highlights the street culture of Eindhoven. His connection to dance and film has earned him a unique position. Last year, he worked as a curator on the exhibition Eindhoven: A HipHop Story, where, together with co-curators Mc Melodee, Grndmxr CazOne, and Virgil Dey, he brought the core values of HipHop to life through significant moments from the local HipHop scene. Ricardo Leverock is a Artist and rapper, best known for D.A.M.N., the group that released the first Dutch HipHop record. Ricardo is a creative perseverer and an inspiration within the Dutch HipHop community.

Programme 10 November | Recording 1

• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Opportunity to visit exhibition Eindhoven: a HipHop story free of charge.
• 12:30 PM Sign in at the ticket desk
• 12:40 PM Walk-in in the Auditorium
• 01:00 - 02:00 PM Interview and recording
• 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Opportunity to visit exhibition Eindhoven: a HipHop story for free.

Andrey Grekhov, also known as Drosha, made a name for himself in the Dutch breakdance scene through his success in battles, awards, and performances in theater productions. After years as a dancer, his focus shifted to the organizational side. As the artistic director of EMOVES, he uses his extensive knowledge and experience to inspire and support a new generation of dancers and artists. Jasper van Es is a passionate curator, coach, and advisor, specializing in Urban Art and graffiti. He brings the underground art world closer to a broader audience and has initiated and organized numerous exhibitions and projects, often giving anonymous artists a platform and guidance. Marco Martens will celebrate his 25th anniversary as a rapper next year, and he has also documented many stories from the scene for HipHop In Je Smoel. For EMOVES, he specifically delved into the Eindhoven scene.

Programme 10 November | Recording 2

• 02:40 PM Sign in at the ticket desk
• 02:50 PM Walk-in in the Auditorium
• 03:00 - 04:00 PM Start talk and recording

Kid Sundance is a former resident DJ of Effenaar, former advertising composer, ex-teacher at the Herman Brood Academy, and a pioneer of turntables in band settings, is a well-known figure in the Eindhoven hip-hop scene. To this day, he still produces beats using stacks of records and an old-school sampler, releasing them on vinyl. Kareem Gazuani is an expert in talent development and a role model within hip-hop and street culture. With a background in music, youth work, and coaching, he inspires young talent to harness their creative potential. His work has had a lasting impact, both in the cultural sector and in education.

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