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This is another one of the youths that I took. Gregory a.k.a.
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I took Gabe and some of his friends to an event put on by Detroit Summer on January 12th.
I took Gabe and some of his friends to an event put on by Detroit Summer on January 12th. The event was called D-Tension (see description below). It was the coolest! To my astonishment Gabe and his friends decided to try and join the MC battle. This is some of the footage!
(its not the greatest quality though, still mad at myself for not charging and bringing the camcorder!)
It was a memorable night. They had so much fun and watching them run around SOOOO excited about getting up on stage and building with other youth artist was for me, as a parent, definitely an unforgettable experience!
Big Props to the all the Detroit Summer organizers and youths! Cant wait to see you all next month!
(oh - but we might still have to work on his stage name...Omega Supreme??....I dig the 'Omega' but 'Supreme'??...hhhmmmm?? lol)_______________________________________
D-tension is the latest invention of Detroit Summer's Live Arts Media Project (LAMP)—a group of youth and local artists and activists who are using hip hop to transform the city, starting with the Detroit Public Schools. It is also the place where "Detroit's baddest MCs, poets, DJs and breakers get sent every other month" reads a press statement.
The first ever D-tension show will be hosted by Detroit based emcees: Quest M.C.O.D.Y., MarvWon and Miz Korona. The evening's featured performers are: Invincible, Finale, Niacal Youngstarz, Cylabul and Starlet, along with DJs Sicari, Doctor Seuss Jr., and Kyle Hall aka Kase n Point. Hardcore Detroit will also grace the dance-floor with their signature style and energy.
D-tension will also include an MC Challenge—where up and coming emcees will compete to see who has the most well rounded skills. Everyone is invited to participate, but space is limited so make sure to arrive early and sign up at the door.
According to co-host and organizer Quest M.C.O.D.Y., "D-tension is a one-of-a-kind event—it's bringing the best of the Detroit hip hop scene together with up-and-coming youth artists, as well as giving youth in the city a drama-free place to hang."
"The name D-tension is inspired by the unfair suspension and criminalization policies many youth experience in schools. This show will serve as a space to release stress that comes with these policies, in order to transform them," says renowned Detroit MC, Invincible.
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