202 Beatdrops: Real Hip Hop on U

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Real Hip Hop on U is a new concert series focused on bringing dedicated Hip Hop artists to the heart of Washington, DC - U Street. In it's first installation, Real Hip Hop on U Vol.1 brings Skillz (formerly Mad Skillz) to the heart of the city performing live with his band. The general public knows Skillz because he has been blazin' the Hip Hop world with his Year-End Wrap Up since 2002 and the real hip hop fans know skillz because he's simply a dope MC. Real Hip Hop on U Vol. 1 happens Friday, May 1, 2009 at Almaz (formerly the Kaffa House) featuring Skillz with additional performances by M!das, Shaka, RAthe MC and The Package. Hosted by Asheru & Maimouna Youssef with DJ's RBI & MarcNfinit on the main level and DJ Mel B EZ on the upper level. Doors open 9 pm. Ladies free b4 11 and fellas $10 before 11.