Universal Hip Hop Museum

Grand Marnier® Taps Teezo Touchdown for a Grand Encounter Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate this holiday season, Grand Marnier - an exceptional blend of fine cognac and bitter orange liqueur - is raising a glass to the unexpected moments with its (W)rapping Paper program, which brings together hip hop and the joys of gift giving. In collaboration with rock & rap artist Teezo Touchdown and luxury black owned gifting company UNWRP, Grand Marnier is toasting the holidays, meaningful moments, and 50 years of hip hop with a limited-edition (w)rapping paper, gift (w)rap content, custom cocktail kits and a donation to The Hip Hop Museum.

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  • Together, UNWRP and Grand Marnier have collaboratively designed a unique holiday (w)rapping paper in honor of hip hop's 50th anniversary, drawing inspiration from Teezo Touchdown.
  • A grand encounter on his own, Teezo Touchdown infuses his music with a blend of alternative and hip hop elements that craft an unexpected and distinct experience within the genre.
  • The new (w)rapping paper features musical devices and players that chronicle how music lovers have listened to hip hop throughout the decades.
  • Whether enjoying Grand Marnier while wrapping gifts, celebrating 50 years of hip hop, at home with friends or otherwise, please do so responsibly.

WATERFRONT ALLIANCE RELEASES NEW VERSION OF WEDG® (WATERFRONT EDGE DESIGN GUIDELINES): A NATIONALLY APPLICABLE STANDARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WATERFRONT DESIGN

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星期一, 十一月 6, 2023
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Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.

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  • Today, Waterfront Alliance releases WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Version 3.0, which will expand applicability of the guidelines to riverine and lacustrine waterways, expanding expectations on what it means to meet the gold standard for waterfront development.
  • The standard will update guidance around designing for future adaptability, designing to flood, and other resilience techniques.
  • Access continues to be an important part of the standard with stronger requirements on stakeholder engagement and workforce development.
  • In New Rochelle, New York, WEDG is required as part of the zoning process for multi-family developments along the waterfront.

5 Gum® Teams Up With J.I.D to Release Exclusive Track Available on Only 5 Boomboxes in the World in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

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星期二, 十月 10, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mars' 5® gum announced its "5 in a Lifetime" campaign, in partnership with critically acclaimed lyricist and performer J.I.D to honor one of the most monumental moments in music history – the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Connecting Hip Hop fans with their favorite genre in a way never done before, 5 gum teamed up with J.I.D to release a special new track inspired by and packed full of audio references from 5 of Hip Hop's most influential albums, such full "Word of Mouf" from Ludacris, "What's the 411?" from Mary J. Blige, "Resurrection" from Common, "Phrenology" from The Roots, and "Shock Value" from Timbaland. But there's a catch: only 5 lucky fans will get the opportunity to listen. One song. 5 listens in a lifetime.

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  • from Mary J. Blige, "Resurrection" from Common, "Phrenology" from The Roots, and "Shock Value" from Timbaland.
  • But there's a catch: only 5 lucky fans will get the opportunity to listen.
  • We are so excited to deliver this song to lucky hip hop and 5 gum fans, and continue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop."
  • "We are incredibly thankful for 5 gum including The Hip Hop Museum in their initiatives to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary," said Rocky Bucano, founder and Exec.

THE HIP HOP MUSEUM & MASS APPEAL ANNOUNCE THE HIP HOP MUSEUM TOUR SPONSORED BY CÎROC KICKING OFF IN NEW YORK CITY ON OCTOBER 14TH

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星期三, 九月 27, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Hip Hop Museum announces The Hip Hop Museum Tour Sponsored by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka (tickets available HERE) - kicking off in Hip Hop's birthplace, New York City, on October 14th before traveling to Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Miami. In celebration of Hip Hop's 50th anniversary, entertainment company Mass Appeal, and CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, the official vodka of Hip Hop 50, have partnered with The Hip Hop Museum to tell the story of the pioneers who created and cultivated a sound that sent waves around the world.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Hip Hop Museum announces The Hip Hop Museum Tour Sponsored by CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka (tickets available HERE ) - kicking off in Hip Hop's birthplace, New York City, on October 14th before traveling to Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Miami.
  • In celebration of Hip Hop's 50th anniversary, entertainment company Mass Appeal, and CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka, the official vodka of Hip Hop 50, have partnered with The Hip Hop Museum to tell the story of the pioneers who created and cultivated a sound that sent waves around the world.
  • "The Hip Hop Museum is thrilled to be in partnership with Mass Appeal and to have the support from CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka as we celebrate Hip Hop 50.
  • Curated by Hip Hop historians, Pete Nice and Paradise Gray, the exhibit focuses on the genesis of Hip Hop, from its grassroots inception to the first worldwide tours.

South Florida Book Festival, July 13-15 at Broward County's African American Research Library & Cultural Center

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星期四, 六月 15, 2023
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Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.

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  • Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop Culture" is the theme of South Florida Book Festival 2023 , July 13-15 at Broward County Library's African American Research Library & Cultural Center (AARLCC), 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311.
  • This year's festival explores the cultural explosion generated by the hip-hop phenomenon through literature and the arts.
  • Visit South Florida Book Festival 2023 for a full schedule of events.
  • Founded in 2012, the South Florida Book Festival is one of the fastest growing events of its kind, presenting celebrity authors and respected thought leaders in contemporary culture.