Panel: The Chicago Sound DAY 2

🎤 The Bridge: Columbia Meets Chicago Hip-Hop 🎶
Get ready for Day 2 of Hip-Hop Week as we explore “The Chicago Sound” with some of Chicago’s most influential hip-hop pioneers and industry insiders! 🌆✨

📅 Tuesday, December 10th
🕕 6 PM - 8 PM
📍 Haus | 623 S. Wabash

Theme: “From Streets to Studios”
This panel will unpack the evolution of Chicago hip-hop, its cultural influence, and opportunities for Columbia students to connect with the vibrant scene.

🎙 Featured Guests:

Bekoe: Founder of iLLANOiZE Media, and a trailblazer in spotlighting underrepresented voices in Chicago’s music scene. From hosting events at iconic venues to interviewing top artists, Bekoe’s journey is a masterclass in building a platform for community and culture.

Urbanized Music: The hip-hop duo of Amina and Coolout Chris, whose golden-era style blends deep lyricism with modern boom-bap beats. Known for using hip-hop as a tool for education and advocacy, their music inspires progressive change.

Captain Sky: Funk legend and pioneer of music sampling, whose hit “Super Sporm” has been used by Wu-Tang Clan, Salt-N-Pepa, and Public Enemy. A true innovator in blending funk and hip-hop, Captain Sky’s influence continues to resonate

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