Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Can't Miss Hip-Hop Shows in June

Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage

Can't Miss Hip-Hop Shows in June

The City Parks Foundation SummerStage Concert Series presents over 100 shows in all 5 NYC Boroughs throughout the Summer. The best part? Almost every show is free and curated specifically for the neighborhood it's presented in. Throughout June, can't miss shows from hip hop and R&B artists like Pharoahe Monch, Black Moon, Young M.A, and more.

Pharoahe Monch / DJ Miss Mocha Sunflower The Rhythm Goddess

On June 20th, underground Queens MC Pharoahe Monch will perform in Brooklyn's Von King Park. He will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakout 1999 LP Internal Affairs, which bore the hit single "Simon Says." Recognized as one of underground hip-hop's pre-eminent lyricists, the Organized Konfusion and Rawkus Records alumnus will be joined by special guests with support from NYC selector DJ Miss Mocha Sunflower The Rhythm Goddess. This free show is set to take place from 7 to 9PM.

Who: Pharoahe Monch / DJ Miss Mocha Sunflower The Rhythm Goddess

When: Thursday, June 20 from 7-9PM

Where: SummerStage in Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

More Info: https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/20th-anniversary-of-internal-affairs/?date=20190620

Everyday People & Special Guests

Dubbed "The World's Coolest Day Party" by Vice, Everyday People is a monthly day party with a 90s R&B soundtrack that celebrates the black diaspora. This year, it will take place on June 22nd in Brooklyn's Herbert Von King Park. Founded in 2012 by Saada Ahmed, Chef Roblé Ali & DJ Moma, the intersectional safe space takes its name from Arrested Development's song "People Everyday," and is both a party and a platform, with multiple residencies in NY & LA, even transporting their vibes across the Atlantic to Nairobi, Johannesburg and Cape Town. This free event is set to take place from 6 to 9PM.

Who: Everyday People & Special Guests

When: Saturday, June 22 from 6-9PM

Where: SummerStage in Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

More Info: https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/everyday-people-3/?date=20190622

Duck Down BBQ: Black Moon and Smif -N-Wessun / Statik Selektah (DJ Set) & Surprise Guests

On June 27, the Duck Down BBQ is set to take place in Brooklyn's Betsy Head Park. The hip-hop label's annual cookout is hosted by members of the seminal Brownsville, Brooklyn clique-Black Moon (Enta Da Stage, "Who Got The Props?") and Smif-n-Wessun (aka Cocoa Brovaz), boom-bap OGs who helped define a 90s soul & jazz-sampling NYC rap sound that continues to be mined for inspiration by generations of New York rappers. This free show is set to take place from 7 to 9PM, and will feature a DJ Set by Statik Selektah.

Who: Duck Down BBQ: Black Moon and Smif -N-Wessun / Statik Selektah (DJ Set) & Surprise Guests

When: Thursday, June 27 from 7-9PM

Where: SummerStage in Betsy Head Park, Brooklyn

More Info: https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/duck-down-bbq/?date=20190627

Young M.A/ Funk Flex

On June 28, Young M.A will take the stage in Brooklyn's Betsy Head Park. By 2016, Young M.A had cracked both the Billboard charts and Forbes' 30-under-30 list on the strength of the triple-platinum mega-hit, "OOOUUU." Her latest hit-a remix of Blueface's "Thotiana"-proves she's "one of the boys" but still does their schtick better than they do. She is joined by NYC hip-hop figurehead and radio DJ, Funk Flex. This free show is set to take place from 7 to 9PM.

Who: Young M.A/ Funk Flex

When: Friday, June 28 from 7-9PM

Where: SummerStage in Betsy Head Park, Brooklyn

More Info: https://cityparksfoundation.org/events/young-m-a-funk-flex/?date=20190628

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