rene john-sandy hhlf presentation
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Mission Statement:
The Hip-Hop Loves Foundation (HHLF) co-produces workshops, seminars and events that create a space for dialogue and exploration centered on the themes of success, youth empowerment and social justice through Hip-Hop within a global context.
We look at Hip-Hop as the cultural intersection of many vibrant forms of expression, including dance, sports, visual arts, and technology. We are unlimited in terms of how we can impact underserved communities globally in our outreach. We work with grassroots organizations, universities, state and federal governments as well as companies that recognize the value in empowering youth.
Goal:
HHLoves seeks to strengthen U.S. relations with foreign countries like Brazil, by linking artists and NGOs thatfacilitate programs that positively impact the underservedcommunities. These artists have agreed to invest time and energy in helping to build a cultural bridge that will be ongoing and sustainable.
We believe that the most important aspect of our organization is creating impact both abroad as well as in the United States by using Hip-Hop culture, sports and current technology.
We are creating a network of U.S. student organizations and University administrations to facilitate ongoing workshops and events, to continue the dialogue centered on how the Hip-Hop medium can contribute to empower underserved communities internationally in a sustainable way.
Initiatives:
We have established an on-going project with Harlem Children’s Zone since February 2010, where we have offered MC, Djing, Graffiti and Music Production workshops on monthly basis, facilitated by working artists and industry pros. Two of these workshops were hosted by Tekserve (NYC Mac shop) where Sadat X (Brand Nubians) & Dres (Black Sheep) were guest facilitators.
Hip-Hop Loves Rio - December 2009Our first international event took place in Rio, Brazil. The 3 day event were hosted by various local non profits LUB (Liga Urbana de Baskete), Luta Pela Paz (NGO) & The University of Rio. Included a Basketball tournament - Sneaker donation by Bobbito, Dance & DJ workshops, panel discussions & a concert feat. local artists MS Bom, START and Assassin (France).
2010 Events & Seminars Hip-Hop Loves Ottawa (Canada) Feb., 2010In association with 3 Dreads and a Baldhead (NGO)Workshops & concert Hip-Hop Loves Harlem Children’s ZoneMonthly workshops since of February 2010.DJ, Graff, MC & Music Production workshops.
2011 WORKSHOPS:
MC WorkshopInstructors: Punchline (NYC) & GuestsPunchline will discuss and introduce basic rhyming techniques, flow and styles. Participants will get a chance to show their skills with short freestyle session. Followed by a Q & A. period.
Boxing WorkshopInstructors: Vanessa Chakour (NYC) & Christophe Mendy (France/NYC). A professional female boxer and ex champion, Vanessa will host a hand on workshop and showcase various boxing techniques.Christophe Mendy is an ex-professional boxer. Competed in 1996 Olympic games and held various belts during his career as a pro.
R.P. M. Workshop (Recording, Promotion, Marketing)Instructors: Siba, René (HHLoves) & Guests12 week program where members of HHL as well as guest facilitators and industry professionals will introduce youth groups to the entire process of making a record. Recording, mixing, promoting and marketing. Youths will engage in making the product from start to finish.
To inquire about sponsorship opportunities and packages, please contact us:
Rene John-Sandy Co-Founder, Sponsorship Liaison(347) [email protected]
Sebastian Bardin-GreenbergCo-Founder, Artistic Director(646) [email protected]
Sheila HugueninProgram Director (Rio de Janeiro)(55) 21 92 73 93 [email protected]
www.hiphoploves.com
Facebook/The Hip Hop Loves Foundation
Youtube/hhlfoundation
Who Are We?: HHLoves was founded by:
Sebastian “Siba” Bardin-Greenberg(Musician, producer, and event producer)Born in Paris, France.Triple platinum & Grammy nominated producer with Everlast (House of Pain). Has collaborated with Maceo Parker, Lester Bowie, Daddy-O (Stetsasonic), Sadat X (Brand Nubian), IAM (France), Khaled, Main Concept (Germany), Samy Deluxe (Germany). Co-authored “Freestyle” with his late mother D.Bardin, published in France-1992. A book of interviews and photos of international Hip-Hop artists including Public Enemy, KRS 1, Rock Steady Crew, Afrika Bambaata, G.M. Flash, MC Solar, IAM among others.
Rene John-Sandy (Artist and tour manager, XM satellite radio program manager and music marketing consultant) Born in Harlem, USA.Managed Pharoahe Monch during 6 years, has worked and toured with Mos Def, Common, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, Kanye West, J-Live & Dave
Chapelle.
Bahiyah Robinson Co-Founder- Inactive
HHLoves Partners
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L’Union Fait La Force