Hip Hop at the CMJ 2010 Music Marathon & Film Festival (10/19 – 10/23)

The multi-genre music and film extravaganza known as the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival returns to the streets of New York City, October 19th through the 23rd, unleashing a planned 1,200 performers in more than 75 venues and theaters. With hundreds of music shows and films, dozens of discussion and informational panels, seminars and networking events scheduled, the CMJ 2010 Music Marathon & Film Festival is likely to live up to its reputation as one of the world’s premier music festivals.

Two rounds of artist announcements have occurred so far, along with several panels and an entertainment business law seminar, with many more to be released leading up to the mega-event. Already, big-names are finding their way into the mix, among some of music’s most promising up-and-comers. Hip hop is looking to be represented nicely, with a strong NY-area presence, by a blend of old school veterans and new school upstarts with promise.

With dozens of artists and groups already announced, sifting through the names can be a difficult task, but among some of the notable entrants, we see Art of Fresh (Canada), Black Sheep (NY), Boot Camp Clik (NY), Chip Fu (of The Fu-Schnickens fame), Das Racist (NY), Diamond District (DMV), Dujeous (NY), Freddie Gibbs (IN/CA), Game Rebellion (NY), Ghostface Killah (NY), GZA (NY), Hall of Justus with Big Pooh, Chaundon, Joe Scudda, Jozeemo & Roc C (NC, assorted), Jared Evan (NY), Jean Grae (NY), Kosha Dillz (NY), Kyle Rapps (NY), Marco Polo with Torae & Ruste Juxx (NY), Miz Metro (NY), Neek The Exotic feat. Large Professor (NY), Nottz w/ special guests (VA), Pete Rock (NY), Pharoahe Monch (NY), Rah Digga (NJ), Sene (NY), Sheek Louch (NJ), Shinobi Ninja (NY), Skyzoo & !llmind (NY), Tanya Morgan (OH, NY), Von Pea (NY) and Vonnegutt (GA).

Several panels have also been announced, including several with enticing titles, like: Creative and Engaging Campaigns Around Your Live Show, How to Start a Movement, Love What You Do; Never Work A Day In Your Live, Take a Left at the Label: D.T.F. and The Power and Possibilities of Interactive Audio.

Films have not been announced as of yet, but for news on films, and all of the events and performances planned for the CMJ 2010 Music Marathon & Film Festival, check with their main website www.cmj2010.com. We will also keep you updated at BirthplaceMag.com, before, during and after the festival, as we plan to be on hand to document many of the aforementioned performances as well as the Festival in general.

Registration, hotel information, volunteering and upcoming announcements regarding New York City vendor partners who will offer discounts for CMJ badge holders can also be found at www.cmj2010.com.