About The Event
This online event will give attendees a condensed glimpse of what they can expect if they attend the full event on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 4pm-10pm at Smoke’d on the Water (3 Fifth St. Racine, WI 53403). Origins of Hip-Hop organizers will introduce the founding members, share a brief history of the event, and highlight some of their past experiences. This will be followed by demonstrations from the event’s lead DJ, a couple emcees sharing lyrics and/or songs, b-boys taking turns dancing, and a showcase of art created by graffiti artists who’ve participated in the event. To learn more about Origins of Hip-Hop visit: http://www.familypowermusic.com/origins-of-hip-hop.
About The Host
Nick Ramsey is known to many for his energetic personality, his freestyle rapping and writing capabilities, and largely, as a community-connector. Along with his poetic brothers, Nick is co-founder of Family Power Music, a company responsible for entertainment, education, and artistic management. As such, he’s helped organize, promote, host, and perform at hundreds of events throughout the United States and has taught creative writing and performance to all ages. Ramsey served as Racine County Poet Laureate from 2014-2015.
Nick has released two recording projects: a 6-track EP entitled, Introducing: Nick Ramsey (2011) and a double-disc album, Nick or Nicholas (2015). He’s assisted with the completion of two literary works: his 21-poem chapbook, Rhymes & Rambles (2015, Left of the Lake Press) and the collaborative poetry and visual art book, Transformation: Art & Poetry (2015). He is currently working on two new records: Shifting The Blueprint and Breaking Bread which are both expected to be released in 2021.
Nick serves as the chair for the following annual events: Family Reunion Music Festival, Origins of Hip-Hop, and the Thoughts for Food All Ages Event. He is also a member of the following boards: ArtRoot, Get Behind The Arts, Kenosha/Racine Poets Laureate Program, and Thoughts for Food.
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