CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP
with BUA and Special Guests
Wednesday, September 27 @ 11am - 1pm PST
GRAB A SEAT NOWGUEST SPEAKERS
JUSTIN BUA
Award-winning artist, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Groundbreaking in his field, BUA is internationally known for his best-selling collection of fine art posters - The DJ being one of the most popular prints of all time.
Starting in the world of commercial art, BUA designed and illustrated myriad projects, from skateboards and CD covers to advertising campaigns. He developed the look and feel of the opening sequence for MTV’s Lyrics Lounge Show, EA Sports video games NBA Street and NFL Street, and the world of Slum Village’s award winning music video “Tainted”.
SIGN UP NOWLORD FINESSE
Lord Finesse rose to prominence in the late '80s, signing to Wild Pitch Records with DJ Mike Smooth and releasing their debut album, “The Funky Technician,” in 1990. A founding member of the influential New York crew D.I.T.C. (Diggin In The Crates), he also discovered rap legend Big L and became a respected producer, contributing to classics like The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Suicidal Thoughts" and Dr. Dre's "The Message." Finesse has also made his mark in film and documentaries, while his music continues to be sampled, most notably in Fatboy Slim's international hit “The Rockafeller Skank.” Still an icon in hip-hop, he tours globally and serves as a sought-after producer and music business consultant, with multiple projects lined up for release.
CLAIM YOUR SEATTABOO
Jimmy Gomez, better known as Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, is a multi-talented artist hailing from East Los Angeles. He met fellow bandmates will.i.am and apl.de.ap in 1992, and together they formed the global sensation that catapulted to fame with their 2003 album, "Elephunk." Selling over 65 million albums worldwide, the Grammy-award-winning group has become synonymous with a genre-defying mix of pop, hip-hop, and dance. Outside of music, Taboo has battled and beaten cancer, served on the board of the Biden Cancer Initiative, and has become an influential voice for indigenous communities. He's also ventured into writing, with Marvel Comics and children's books among his latest endeavors.
CLAIM YOUR SEATDAVID GARIBALDI
Garibaldi’s entertainment is known around the world for his larger than life pop portraits that he creates in only minutes. He captivates audiences through paint, sound, and an energetic performance.
Over 2 million followers across social media agree.
Rolling Stone Magazine called him “One Of The Most Inventive Acts.”
He recently toured as the opener for KISS, a finalist on America’s Got Talent… David Garibaldi is one of the most popular artists in the world.
DJ QBERT
DJ Qbert, a pioneering figure in the world of turntablism, rose to prominence in the early '90s as a member of FM20 alongside Mix Master Mike and DJ Apollo. Discovered by Crazy Legs in New York City, they joined the Rock Steady Crew and clinched the 1992 DMC World DJ Championships. As a founding member of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Qbert revolutionized turntablism by introducing the band concept to the art form. His solo projects include the groundbreaking albums "Demolition Pumpkin Squeeze Musik" and "Wave Twisters," the latter of which spawned an innovative animated feature. Beyond his artistry, Qbert has been instrumental in the technological evolution of DJing, collaborating on specialized equipment like the QFO and the Qbert turntable cartridge. Recognized as a living legend, he founded the Qbert Skratch University in 2009 and received the DMC Legend jacket in 2016.
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