Summer is hot, but it is about to get much hotter for hip-hop fans, and DJ Cassidy is the cause.
Two days ago, DJ Cassidy made an insane announcement that would put fans’ heads on a swivel. According to Cassidy, he is bringing 25 hip-hop legends together for a special Pass the Mic. Fans will hear top-tier trailblazers do what they do in one space and time, and it doesn’t get any better. To say such is less than historical would be a lie.
Who’s on the Docket
Everybody has their favorite pioneer, but only some have heard them in full effect live. According to Cassidy, some of the featured artists include Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane Kid n Play, and Roxanne Shante, to name a few. The list is spectacular. And July 21 at Radio City Music Hall in New York is the time and place.
Cassidy and Pass the Mic
This event is significant for many reasons. The roster alone is proof of its significance. It is also a special segment of Pass the Mic. Those who know, know that Cassidy’s show was officially retired in October 2022, two years after its inception. Cassidy premiered Pass the Mic when people needed to be uplifted the most. In July 2020, during uncertain times, Pass the Mic made its premiere, and it was everything many people needed in their lives. It’s been said that music has healing power, and Cassidy set up a platform to bring healing to the masses right in the comfort of their homes. Legend Rakim was one of those who fully got down with what it was Cassidy was bringing. According to Rakim,
‘When Cassidy called me about his ‘Pass The Mic’ project in the middle of lockdown, I immediately saw it as a way to reach out to my peers and my fans … to bring some light to dark times,” Billboard notes.
Light Cassidy and his guests delivered in spades.
Monumental Significant In Many Manners
This comes when globally hip-hop is being recognized for its half-century impact. And according to Cassidy, this is not only to honor hip-hop and the legends, but it’s also a gift to him. In the words of Cassidy.
“Uniting 25 native New York icons of hip-hop’s golden age on one stage for one night in the birthplace of hip-hop, also my hometown, will be the greatest honor of my life.
Mark your Calendars
This summer in a once in a lifetime event inspired by a DJ with a heart of gold and made possible by Martell Cognac and Black Promoters Collective (BPC), fans will experience the magic. They will have the unique opportunity to witness those who put themselves and their skills on the line to breathe life into the art form that has moved a nation, hip hop. According to Billboard, tickets for the event will be available to the broader public starting April 14 at 10 am.
