St. Cloud State University invites you to a day-long, dynamic and engaging hip hop conference that brings together artists, industry professionals, enthusiasts, educators, and scholars to celebrate and explore the vibrant culture of hip hop. This one-of-a kind professional development experience provides a platform to discuss, showcase, and inspire innovation within the realms of music, dance, fashion, visual arts, and socio-cultural impact.
The day is filled with music, dance, and art as we pay homage to the pioneers and innovators of hip hop. This is a chance to immerse in the culture, connect with like-minded individuals, and discuss important topics relevant to hip-hop culture and studies. By highlighting its history, evolution, and socio-political impact, the summit seeks to empower attendees to contribute to hip hop communities and foster positive change.
This day long summit features:
November 3, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (lunch on your own)
Registration Fees:
Location:
St. Cloud State University
Atwood Memorial Center
651 1st Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Cancellation Policy:
Registration questions: email Roxann Neu or 320-308-4962
8:15 am - Doors Open and Conference Check-in
9:00 am - Welcome and Conference Kick-Off
9:15 am - Session One: Principals of Hip-Hop
10:15 am - Session Two: Delivering Discipline
11:15 am - Session Three: Turning the Tables
12:00 pm - Lunch: B-Boying and Breaking Bread
1:15 pm - Session 4: Don't Sleep on Us
2:15 pm - Session 5: TBD
3:15 pm - Keynote: J Rawls
4:15 pm - Battle Rap Session and Open Mic
5:00 pm - After Party
J. Rawls
Carnage the Executioner
Carnage the Executioner has been are at work over the last twelve years. He is boasting an undeniable resume with quality releases. Although he is a Minneapolis-based hip-hop artist, he has had multiple shows in Europe & South East Asia, touring the U.S., and delivering an engaging live show has enabled Carnage to steal the hearts of music fans worldwide. As an experienced human beatboxer of over 30 years, Carnage instructs others to use the body as an instrument.
Dr. Tasha Iglesias
Dr. Tasha Iglesias is the President of the Hip-Hop Association of the advancement and education. She serves as an Adjunct faculty member, public speaker, consultant, and community leader with 15 years of experience working for universities, non-profit organizations, and labor unions. Education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies, Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, Master’s degree in Sociology and Ed.D in Educational Leadership (Higher Education).
Mickey Breeze
Mickey Breeze is a DJ, artist and educator. A native of Twin Cities native, he has over 10 years of musical experience that started as early as the age of 5 years old, the word “prodigy” would be an understatement. He started playing instruments at age 5 and now plays trumpet, drums, piano, violin and cello. At age 8, he began producing music electronically, and by age 10, DJing seemed like the logical next step that combined production with the knack for live performance he picked up as a musician.
Chris Britton
Chris Britton is a hip hop head to the core. He is currently a teach er at Marshall High School in Rock Island Illinois. Chris grounds his entire teaching pedagogy utilizing Hip Hop pillars. He started his career as a Youth Pastor where he used music and breakdancing as a way to reach his community.
Vera Naputi
Vera Naputi has been teaching middle and high school for over 20 years. Focus is on designing and implementing curriculum that is youth centered, structured, relevant, skill-based, and future oriented. Values team teaching and co-constructing curriculum alongside youth and adults for engagement and effectiveness. Instructional coach for curriculum, instruction and lesson planning that is centered in equity and intersectionality. Lover of youth, collective building with adults, centering voice and minds, visioning and dreaming.
Dr. Johnson has spent 25 years working with students of all ages. His expertise is community building to create impact. He is the founder of Loras Colleges Black Men United (a support group for African American Male students) and the Gentleman's Breakfast club, created for African American males at Dubuque Senior High School. DJ has served as a mentor, coach, teacher father and more. He is currently serving as the Principal of Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa. He has a history of building community at his organizations by using the utilizing the hip-hop principle of knowledge of self.
Tyrus Goshay is an award-winning digital illustrator and 3D artist with over 18 years of experience. He is a college professor, teaching game design and illustration in his off time. Tyrus has a Bachelor in Computer Animation and Multimedia and a Master's degree in Teaching with Technology (MALT).