SATURDAY FEBRUARY 26 Hip Hop pioneers Public Enemy brings their knowledge to the masses once again. In a renewal of their efforts to educate on the industry and Hip Hop, PE will be hosting a symposium at 40 Washington Square South, between McDougal and Sullivan. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is first come first served. Picture ID will be required to enter the building
ALL EVENTS ARE HELD AT TISCHMAN AUDITORIUM, NYU
Schedule of Events
12:00-1:30 pm
THE DEF JAM & RUSH ARTS TEAM
Featuring members of the original creative staff behind the A&R, publicity, management and marketing of “Nation of Millions” and PE. with Bill Adler, Lisa Cortes, Charlotte Hunter, Biff Warren and others moderated by Kelly Haley
1:45-3:00 pm
ON HIP-HOP AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM: A CONVERSATION WITH GLEN E. FRIEDMAN and JEFF CHANG
Glen E. Friedman, author of **** You Heroes and The Idealist, photographed and designed the cover for “Nation of Millions” as well as PE’s first album. One of the most important photographers of his generation, he’s also done definitive work with Black Flag, Ice-T, Fugazi, Beastie Boys, Minor Threat, Run-D.M.C, The original DogTown skateboardersb, and many others. Acclaimed author and activist Jeff Chang is the author of the new book ³Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: The History of the Hip Hop Generation.²
3:30-5:00 pm
PRODUCING THE ALBUM
Featuring the members of the famous BOMB SQUAD production team original album engineers, and Greene Street studio owners. with Hank Shocklee, Keith Shocklee, Dave Harrington, Rod Hui, Steve Loeb, Nick Sansano, Chris Shaw, moderated by Chairman Mao
6:00-8:00 pm
REVOLUTIONARY VOICES
Members of the group and special guests reflect on their experiences. with Chuck D and special guests moderated by Harry Allen
