Hiphop in the Park
Sunday, Oct 7
Alberta Park, NE 22nd and Killingsworth
1 pm-8 pm
Free

Hiphop in the Park–the day-long show of hiphop artists, spoken word performances, political tabling, and political speakers–is a kind of like those giant buffet platters that one can get in Vegas for $2: There’s a lot of good stuff, but consuming too much good stuff might make you puke. That’s why we’ve put together an extremely handy list of what’s up with what on Sunday at Alberta Park. Specific times will be posted Sunday at the event.


Hiphop Artists Performing

* Michael Crenshaw
Michael
Crenshaw is a member of the local group Hungry Mob, who are on the verge of
releasing a long-awaited album. Even though you can’t hear the album yet, you’ll
be able to get a little gem of a preview when he steps up.
For more information about Michael and how cool he is, see feature story.

* Keary Kase
Kerry Kase
falls into the category of the really good MC who never performs, so you should
definitely try to see him, as it will probably be one of the only times he ever
plays. Warning: Keary Kase’s lyrics are offensive at all times.

* Cool Nutz
Cool Nutz
has recently released his latest album, Verbal Porn, on JusFamily Records,
a Portland-based hiphop label. Cool Nutz is just one guy, but his rhymes are
tight and comprehensive enough to be four.

Fire
Not only are these chicks hiphop, they’re also Christian.

Legacy Clic
Silas
Madgesdiq
Reparations
Blak Scienz Tribe
Hanif Collins
Young Poets
Gemini
Trash Heap

Spoken Word Artists Performing

Wone
Byrd
Turiya Autry
Rochell Hart
Aisha Ayers
Xavier
Felicia Slider


Artists Performing Other Kinds of Music

* Clan of the Cave Mack
(turntablist)
Clan of the Cave Mack has a pretty dumb name, but they’re actually one of the
very best DJ crews in Portland. You can usually only catch them in smoky bars,
so we definitely recommend taking this opportunity to see them outside.

Toshi Onizuka (classical, flamenco, guitar-artist)
Opus X (turntablist)
Bob (urban Irish fiddle)
Jessie (classical flute)
One Up, Two Down (heavy metal/punk)
Maximum Flow (jazz/funk/reggae/R&B
fusion)

Speakers

* Dr. Oda from Black Youth
Political Action Committee (BYPAC)
Dr. Oda is like the goddamn Mother Teresa of Northeast Portland. The mission
of BYPAC is to get Northeast youth involved in politics, and for the last three
years they’ve been funded by grants and volunteer power. Help them recruit,
or get recruited yourself.

* Derry Jackson, School
Board Member
Love him or hate him, the controversial Derry “The Jews run the country” Jackson
will be speaking.

* Police Accountability Campaign

Two years ago the Police Accountability Campaign (PAC) grew out of community
concerns that no one was watching over Portland’s cops. PAC came up with the
idea to implement a civilian review committee to monitor complaints about brutality
and misconduct. They hope to place on next year’s ballot a voter initiative
that would put in place such an oversight committee.

Kendra Rosser
Sisters in Action for Power
Bobby Beverly
Laborers Union
Fair Housing Council
Representative from International Center for Traditional Childbirth

Tablers

Also involved is are a large group of tablers–groups from the community who
will be at Hiphop in the Park promoting their services:

Western Prison Project
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
Sisters in Action for Power
Environmental Justice Action Group
Fair Housing Council of Oregon
Watoto Wa Dunia (Children of the World)
Education Without Borders
Upward Bound
Portland Housing Center


Other Sponsors also present:

* Youth Opportunity Center

Youth Opportunity Center is a community organization dedicated to improving
the lives of Portland’s youth.
For more information see feature.

Better People
Coalition of Black Men
African American Health Coalition
Vinnie’s Pizza
Lesbian Community Project
Music Millennium