Collections of Culture: 50 Years of Hip Hop Inside Libraries, Museums and Archives

Music Production

Delve into the technical and logistical aspects of creating and disseminating hip hop content, including music production, music videos, streaming platforms, and the role of record labels and independent distributors.

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Crystal Hodges

Crystal Hodges

Community Library Manager, Compton Library

VTDITC Hip Hop Studies

VTDITC Hip Hop Studies

Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

Tanika Steele

Tanika Steele

Wyandanch Public Library

Wyandanch Public Library

Oak Park Public Library

Oak Park Public Library

Queens Public Library

Queens Public Library

QPL

Norfolk Public Library

Norfolk Public Library

Norfolk Public Library

Programs

The Shed Open Jam

March 11, 2023, 03:00 AM

951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89106

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

VTDITC vol 43: Intro to DJing & Fair Use

March 23, 2023, 11:00 PM
VTDITC Hip Hop Studies

VTDITC vol 44: The Sankofa Tape Release Reception

April 16, 2023, 05:00 PM
VTDITC Hip Hop Studies

The Independent Journey

April 19, 2023, 11:00 PM
Tanika Steele

Adams Street Record Club: Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly

April 27, 2023, 11:30 PM

9 Adams Street

Brooklyn Public Library

VTDITC vol 45: 6th Annual Beat Battle & Music Production Workshop

April 28, 2023, 12:00 AM
VTDITC Hip Hop Studies

Diss-tory Lessons

May 08, 2023, 05:00 PM
Oak Park Public Library

Advanced Music Production for Teens

May 13, 2023, 10:00 PM

1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas NV 89119

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

Hip-Hop 50 Concert with Dyme-A-Duzin + Majid

May 16, 2023, 11:00 PM

2636 E. 14th St. Brooklyn, NY 11235

Brooklyn Public Library

DJ Masterclass

May 17, 2023, 08:30 PM

560 New York Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11225

Brooklyn Public Library

Give Me a Beat: Songwriter's Studio

May 18, 2023, 11:00 PM

160 E. 5th Street Brooklyn, NY 11218

Brooklyn Public Library

DJ 101 seminar

May 27, 2023, 04:30 PM
Wyandanch Public Library

DJ 101 Seminar

May 27, 2023, 04:30 PM
Wyandanch Public Library

Black Music Month: Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 01, 2023, 11:00 PM

East Elmhurst Branch - 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst NY, 11370, United States

Queens Public Library

Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 01, 2023, 11:00 PM
Queens Public Library

Black Music Month: Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 08, 2023, 11:00 PM

East Elmhurst Branch - 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst NY, 11370, United States

Queens Public Library

Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 08, 2023, 11:00 PM
Queens Public Library

Black Music Month: Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 10, 2023, 07:30 PM

East Elmhurst Branch - 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst NY, 11370, United States

Queens Public Library

Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play (copy)

June 10, 2023, 07:30 PM
Queens Public Library

Diss-tory Lessons

June 12, 2023, 05:00 PM
Oak Park Public Library

Black Music Month: Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 15, 2023, 11:00 PM

East Elmhurst Branch - 95-06 Astoria Boulevard, East Elmhurst NY, 11370, United States

Queens Public Library

Hip Hop 101: How to DJ with DJ Wiz of Kid n' Play

June 15, 2023, 11:00 PM
Queens Public Library

Dropmix: Hip-Hop Edition

June 16, 2023, 10:00 PM

5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas NV, 89110

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

Hip Hop Open Mic Nights for Teens

June 23, 2023, 01:00 AM

6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89146

Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

Oak Park Public Library Presents: 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop

July 01, 2023, 05:00 PM
Oak Park Public Library

Amazon

Queens Public Library

IMLS

In 2021, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $425.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.

Ready to watch the program replays?

Register now.

Register