Grandmaster Caz and Grandmaster Melle Mel. Credit: Michael Max Knobbe
Hip Hop, with its culture and art forms born in the Bronx, is being showcased in grand style as internationally renowned Hip Hop legends Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz host The Grandmasters Hip Hop Invitational on BronxNet. The special premieres Wednesday 8/25 at 8pm on BronxNet Ch. 67 Optimum /Ch. 2133 Fios in the Bronx and around the world at bronxnet.tv.
The Grandmasters Hip Hop Invitational presents Hip Hop excellence across generations, sharing how it started right here in the Bronx, and manifested into a worldwide movement.
DJ Flawless. Photo Credit: Joe Conzo
DJ Perly. Credit: Joe Conzo
Produced at the BronxNet studios, the Grandmasters turn the spotlight on the brilliant artistry of championship turntablists DJ Perly and DJ Flawless as they face off in a friendly, epic, battle. Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz are the foundation for the series and they bring the freestyling and storytelling that make them Hip Hop icons.
“We feature artists and art forms from the Bronx, and we have legends and champions on BronxNet TV. Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz are your extraordinary MC’s in a symphonic clash between DJ Perly and DJ Flawless in the premiere of the Grandmasters Hip Hop Invitational. With the Grandmasters on BronxNet, we’ll continue to explore the elements of Hip Hop from the roots to the branches,” said BronxNet Executive Director Michael Max Knobbe
The Grandmasters Hip Hop Invitational will be rebroadcast on Thursday 8/26 at 4pm and 8:30pm, Friday 8/27 at 1pm and 7pm, Saturday 8/28 at 9am and 6pm, Sunday 8/29 at 11:30am and 5:30pm, Monday 8/30 at 2:30pm and 9:30pm, Tuesday 8/31 at 12:30pm, and Wednesday 9/1 at 6am and 4pm on BronxNet CH 67 Optimum / 2133 Fios in the Bronx and around the world at bronxnet.tv.
BronxNet is the independent, nonprofit organization serving the people of the Bronx with media production training, access to technology, and television channels. BronxNet programs six channels – 2133, 2134, 2135, 2136, 2137, and 2138 on the Verizon Fios system and six channels – 67, 68, 69, 70, 951, and 952 – on the Optimum system in the Bronx. BronxNet’s ultra-local programming helps connect the Bronx with the world while our training programs and partnerships are a part of community development through media. For more information visit: www.bronxnet.org
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