Performance Title
Hip Hop and R&B Week
Department
John J. Cali School of Music
Date(s) of Performance
Sunday, October 2, 2022- Friday, October 7, 2022
Performers/Artists
Jon B., Rahzel, with special guest artists Toni Blackman, Dr. Elliot Gann, and Amir Issaa
Summary
Don’t miss this deep dive Hip Hop and R&B Residency week where you will be immersed in beatboxing, rapping, and R&B. Join us as we explore the intersections of Hip Hop in education, activism, and healing through a variety of performances, workshops, lectures, and community cyphers. Join two of the most exciting artists in the Hip Hop and R&B world for this “not to be missed” Kickoff Concert. During this concert, Jon B. and Rahzel will perform not only solo but also with Cali students.
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Additional Information
Sunday, October 2, 2022 Hip Hop + R&B Week Kickoff Concert with Residency Guests: Jon B and Rahzel 6PM Alexander Kasser Theater
Monday October 3, 2022 1-3PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Beatboxing Masterclass with RAHZEL
1-3:00 PM | Room 122 School of Communications (Students Only) Composer Practicum with Jon B. with a Focus on Production, Beat Making/Recording
2:30-5PM | Room 122 School of Communications (Students Only) Digital Music Production with Jon B.
6:00 PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Cali Conversations with RAHZEL hosted by Director Anthony Mazzocchi Rahzel is not simply a beatboxer but is a master of linguistics, and vocal traditions from African diasporic musicianship. Rahzel is one-of-a-kind and audiences will be in awe of his ability to be a one person band all with his voice. This presentation will be interactive and cover the history, linguistics, and musicianship of his vocal prowess.
8:00PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Amir Issaa, Afro-Italian Rapper in Performance with Q&A Special Guest Amir Issaa, Afro-Italian rapper and social activist will perform in collaboration with MSU’s Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies. Amir is a passionate human rights activist and his music and poetry reflect this. Amir will conduct a Q&A at the end of the performance, giving audiences an opportunity to gain deeper insight into his artistry.
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 11:15am-12.55pm | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Secrets to Audio Production with Jon B.
4:30-5:30PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall (Students Only) Toni Blackman Workshop: Using voice, words, and group energy for transformation Rapper, entrepreneur, entertainer, motivational speaker, and healer. Toni Blackman has been immersed in vocal freestyling from the early days of Hip Hop and has developed a way of working and inspiring people through her work in vocal cyphers. A vocal cypher uses improvisation to share stories and songs with a group of others in a circle environment. Toni will work closely with our Music Therapy and Music Education students to share her experiences as a cypher leader and how to use voice, words, and group energy for transformation.
7-8:30PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall (Students Only) Toni Blackman will lead the Graduate Teaching Popular Music Class
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 1:30PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Cali Midweek Series with Toni Blackman Toni Blackman is a renaissance woman! Rapper, entrepreneur, entertainer, motivational speaker, and healer. She has been immersed in vocal freestyling from the early days of Hip Hop and has developed a way of working and inspiring people through her work in vocal cyphers. Toni share her experiences as a cypher leader and how to use voice, words, and group energy for transformation. She will perform with Cali students, demonstrating her techniques of freestyle rapping and poetry.
Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:30-6PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall PUBLIC EVENT Sample This: The Foundations of Sampling and It’s Legacy on Beatmaking and Music Production Dr. Elliot Gann, Director of Today’s Future Sound, is a psychologist and beat producer who works internationally bringing music technology to youth and adults in a variety of settings. Dr. Gann will discuss the history of Hip Hop sampling, provide demonstrations, and get audience participation. He will share his experience in cultivating beat cultures to help manifest the inherent health and educational benefits of Hip Hop across a wide variety of communities around the world.
7-9:30PM | Leshowitz Recital Hall (Students Only) Workshop with Elliot Gann with MUTC 101 Students
Friday, October 7, 2022 5:00-10:00PM | Montclair State Outdoor Amphitheater PUBLIC EVENT Grand finale event with Elliot Gann #BEATCYPHERNJ + CLASH OF THE TITANS BEAT BATTLE: Brown Jewel VS. PS TheGreat S3oul C1ty VS. Ivonne JVH VS. Urban Acoustics YTC VS. JHersheyland
FEAT TIMESTRETCH ON THE DECKS Hosted by Phillipdrummond, Quis Chandla (Dr. X Dr.), and Myster-E
LIVE BEAT SETS FROM #GLOBALBEATCYPHER FAM: Seneca B Cryptic One Chaix YTC D3sign3r Dr3ams DrMistalow Philthydrummond (aka Dr. Elliot Gann) Landos bmoons Madzoki
LIVE PERFORMANCE BY: Quis Chandla