Crew Love V supports political prisoners, tonight at the Bench
It’s one of several events which have taken place this week highlighting this year’s HHAW theme: Cooperation.
Hip Hop Appreciation Week continues tonight with Crew Love V: Behind Enemy Lines - a benefit for political prisoners. Hosted by Dres tha Beatnik and Angie the Hip Hop Angel. $10. ($7 for those wearing a Crew Love t-shirt). 10:30 p.m. The Bench, 602-A Marietta St. 404-512-7671. -
Organized by Crew Love, the FTP Movement and Black August Organizing Committee, tonight’s event features performances from hip-hop acts including Clan Destined, J. Live, Sidestreet Ked, C.H.O.S.E.N., Adrift da Belle, Mach 5, and Wade B, with Public Enemy’s DJ Lord and Amond Jackson of 89.3’s Beatz and Lyrics show on the wheels.-
It’s one of several events which have taken place this week highlighting this year’s HHAW theme: Cooperation. Last night’s concert at the Loft with KRS-One was magnanimous, and not just because the Teacher was in the house. But the generation of “students” who freestyled with him onstage - a host of ATL All-stars including Killer Mike who killed it - proved that hip-hop thrives despite the hype (more on that later).-
Details regarding the purpose of tonight’s event are included in the press release below the jump: