Initiative Radio Salutes Ralph McDaniels

Don't miss this historic as we salute and celebrate one of the most important people in the history of Hip-Hop - BHF host, Bodega mentor and inspiration Uncle Ralph McDaniels. Initiative Radio with Angela McKenzie Salutes Black History Maker Ralph McDaniels Hosted by our own Wes Jackson Friday February 19th 9pm Bowery Poetry Club 308 Bowery NYC With: Homeboy Sandman, Children Of The Night, Prophit, Eric Sosa and more For more info email amck83@hotmail.com Or visit the Angela's site Still need some something to whet your appetite and make you go to the event? Then check this out: Angela McKenzie re-airs portions of her exclusive interview with Ralph MaDaniels along with commentary from a new generation of Hip-Hop artists and entrepreneurs; an interview with Kool DJ Red Alert, the man who bestowed the moniker Uncle Ralph upon McDaniels early in his career and shout-outs from other music industry insiders, including Wes Jackson. Take a listen and get on out to BPC on Friday. In

Our second Semi Finalist – COTN

Yesterday we introduced you to Wordspit our first semi-finalist. Today is COTN (Children Of The Night) - Versa, Remy Banks & Lansky. These cats were one of the first folks that hit us up. It definitely helps to be first. They hail from Queens. They have a real cool vibe. Kind of Tribe like, but not so esoteric. They remind of those ill Long Island groups like Hard 2 Obtain. Like Pac Div or The Cool Kids but with real New York credentials. I can see these dudes doing big things. They might be our next big find. We'll see. The question is - can they bring it on stage. It's one thing to have a hot song but these days you need the whole package. 100% COTN mixtape Check them out

BHF Podcast #1

The first installment of the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival 2009/Brooklyn Bodega podcast. Festival Executive Director and Bodega President Wes Jackson discusses the first three semi-finalists for the Show and Prove competition. Children Of The Night (COTN), Zyron Collective, and Wordspit. Listen to this episode Download this episode (right click and save)