Rakim, Black Thought, Keith Murray and more will unite on stage tonight (December 19) at the Knitting Factory, for the storied New York City venue's last hip-hip-hop showcase.
Known for showcasing popular rap acts ranging from Q-Tip to Lord Finesse, the renowned hip-hop venue will close its doors as host Sasha Jenkins leads the one-night only event before the Lower Manhattan spot is finally shut down.
Aiming to give fans a classic hip-hop feel, there will be a special vinyl-only DJ set from Dante Ross, Ge-ology, DJ JS-1, Chairman Mao and more. Making the move from its well-known Manhattan location to Brooklyn's Williamsburg area, the venue hopes to leave a lasting impression with one of hip-hop's most famous pioneers.
"What better way to go out than with Rakim," Knitting Factory talent buyer Peter Agoston told amNewYork. "Brooklyn lives and breathes hip-hop. When we say, 'Is Brooklyn in the house?' Ninety percent of the people are making noise."
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