Lehman Center For The Performing Arts Presents Hip Hop Fever

BRONX, N.Y. - April 28, 2022 - PRLog -- Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in association with Sal Abbatiello of Fever Records celebrates one night of HIP HOP music on Saturday, April 30^th, 2022 at 8pm.  In the early 1970's the hip hop musical genre was born in the neighborhoods of the South Bronx. The HIP HOP FEVER 2022 concert will feature performances by SLICK RICK "Mona Lisa," MELLE MEL & SCORPIO of THE FURIOUS FIVE "The Message," SUGARHILL GANG  "Rappers Delight," NICE 'N SMOOTH "Hip-Hop Junkies," ROB BASE "It Takes Two," BRAND NUBIAN "All for One," BLACK SHEEP "The Choice is Yours," ROXANNE SHANTE "Roxanne's Revenge," SWEET G "Games People Play," GRANDMASTER CAZ "Fresh Fly Wild and Bold," T-SKI VALLEY "Catch the Beat," PLAYGIRL ARI "Why Did You Do Me Wrong." Hosted by Video Music Box's own RALPH MCDANIELS. Music by DJ HOLLYWOOD and GRAND WIZARD THEODORE.

This concert is dedicated to Ruben Diaz Jr. for his outstanding contributions to the Hip-Hop community in the Bronx and his support of the arts at Lehman Center. Ruben Díaz Jr. represented his hometown and the people of The Bronx for more than two decades. He graduated from Lehman College, City University of New York, with a BA in political theory. Elected at the age of 23, Díaz was the youngest person to serve in the legislative body since Theodore Roosevelt. In 2009, Díaz campaigned successfully in a special election for the Office of Bronx Borough President. Serving over three terms in office, Díaz proved his knack for strong negotiation and a deep understanding of an increasingly complex regulatory environment in the City and State of New York.

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is located on the campus of CUNY Lehman College at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets for Hip HopFever on Saturday, April 30^th, 2022 at 8:00pm ($65, $60, $55, $45) are on sale now online at https://www.lehmancenter.org/hip-hop-fever  or over the phone during business hours (10am-5pm on weekdays) at (718) 960-8833. The Concert Hall is accessible by transit on the 4 and D train to Bedford Park Blvd. and by car on the Saw Mill River Parkway and Major Deegan Expressway.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 SAFETY INFORMATION: To keep our staff, audiences, and artists safe, proof of vaccination will be required to attend any performances at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in accordance with the Mayor's Office of the City of New York.

Also performing will be BRAND NUBIAN, ROXANNE SHANTE, SWEET G, GRANDMASTER CAZ, T-SKI VALLEY, and PLAYGIRL ARI.