Host

Miss Info of Hot 97, Minya Oh

Whether on radio, on television, or in magazine, Miss Info is making a blend of wit, news, and good ol' gossip her multi-media trademark. After leaving her hometown Chicago, this longtime Harlemite started grinding as a hip hop journalist, contributing to every important music magazine out, including XXL, Vibe, Rolling Stone, Blender, Ego Trip and King. As a television scriptwriter, Miss Info reported for MTV News and wrote the hit show "The Fabulous Life of Hip Hop Superstars" for VH1. Two years ago, she discovered a whole new voice at New York's Official #1 For Hip Hop and R&B, HOT 97, and brought her "Celebrity Drama" gossip report to life for the listeners. Miss Info's blog, www.missinfo.tv, is notorious for breaking celebrity gossip, and was included on Entertainment Weekly's Best of the Web list.


Artists

Ryan Leslie

Songwriter/producer Ryan Leslie builds his resume as a singer with debut single "Diamond Girl" bounding 73-56 on R&B/Hip Hop Songs. The 29-year-old is behind the NextSelection production crew that has placed five hits on this chart since 2003, including Cassie's No. 1 "Me & U." His lead effort in front of the mic swells by almost 2 millions impressions, adding 24 new stations to the mix. Leslie's album, "Used to Be", is due in spring.


Planet B-Boy

Think breakdancing died in the eighties? Think again. PLANET B-BOY is a feature-length, theatrical documentary that re-discovers one of the most incredible dance phenomena the world has ever seen. Originally known as "B-boying", breakdancing was an urban dance form that originated from the streets of New York City during the seventies. Along with Emceeing, Graffiti and DJing, B-boying served as one of the crucial elements in the birth of hip-hop culture in America. Through the help of movies like Flashdance, Breakin', and Beatstreet, breakdancing took the country by storm, and teenagers across America were spinning on their backs doing "windmills" and training their bodies to "pop and lock."


Dynamic Rockers

Established in 1979, The Dynamic Rockers, who's members mostly derive from Queens and Long Island, New York, are largely responsible for pioneering the art of B-boying, also known as “Breakdancing”. Its members brought “Breaking” into national and international focus with the legendary battle with Rock Steady Crew at Lincoln Center. This was covered by National Geographic and movies such as "The Last Dragon". Dynamic's choreographed routines, gymnastic and acrobatic elements are still present today with its fresh and vibrant members who are lead by Kid Glyde. Not only has the current members kept the legacy of what the original Dynamic instilled through the essence of Hip Hop culture, but with partnering with organizations such as the YMCA and The American Heart Association, the legacy continues to thrive. Currently Dynamic's array of talent could be viewed through many entertainment events and concerts throughout national and international events. These include MTV, BET, Fox 5, ABC’s “The Today Show” and numerous nationally syndicated television programs. Dynamic's visual appeal and energetic performance talent is not only a rarity in the B-boy community but an eye catching experience to people of all ages.


J-Lim

J Lim first unleashed her powerful voice and lyrics on the streets before going on to release her breakthrough R&B album in Asia. The Street Diva of Asia garnered enough attention with her soulful vocal talent to be selected to endorse Samsung Electronics’ Yepp mp3 player. J Lim has since then been collaborated with some of the top artists of Asia, including JY Park, Rain, g.o.d., Joo Seok, Vasco, Windy City,and Leehom. The classy songstress has been widely recognized throughout Asia, and she was even world star Rain’s vocal instructor for many years before his debut. Now she’s ready to bring her unique voice and style to the States, and is collaborating with Outkast’s Big Boi on her new groundbreaking album. Keep a look out for a hot new sound from the Street Diva J Lim.


Beau Sia

Beau Sia is a Chinese-American poet from Oklahoma City. Beau has been featured in the award-winning film Slam and the documentary Slam Nation. As an author, Beau wrote the poetry book A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge. A few of the anthologies his work appears in, include, Def Poetry Jam on Broadway... and more, Why Freedom Matters, and Spoken Word Revolution. Beau has two spoken word CD's, Attack! Attack! Go! and Dope and Wack. He was a recipient of the California Arts Council Writer-in-Residence grant for Youth Speaks in 2001-2002, and was the lead artist for the Creative Work Fund. Beau has appeared on all seasons of HBO's "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry," and has also performed on ESPN's 2000 Winter X-Games, Showtime! at The Apollo, and the 2003 Tony Awards. He is one of the original cast members in Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, a 2003 Special Event Tony Award Winner, and has recently toured with Declare Yourself, a project dedicated to increasing the number of young voters in this past 2004 election. His home base is beausia.com and he does what he wants.


Andrew Choi

Singer/Songwriter Andrew Choi has been pursuing his passion for music the greater portion of his life. With near flawless vocal talents reminiscent of his heroes like Steve Wonder, and sincere and earnest songs, Andrew has a keen ability to personally connect with his audience through his music. He is most widely recognized as the lead vocalist of the rock/r&b band, The Ides. However, since the band parted ways in 2007, he has been focusing on a solo singing and songwriting career.


The Event

A benefit for disaster relief funds established by charitable organization MercyCorps.

Please join a ground breaking coalition of Asian American performers and not-for-profit organizations as we raise awareness and dollars to help rebuild China's Sichuan region after one the most devastating natural disasters in recent memory.

Saturday July 12th 7:30PM
Pace University
Michael Schimmel Center of the Arts
3 Spruce Street
New York, NY 10038

RSVP 212-619-4785 ext 106

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