Ladies First
Curated by Schondra Aytch
Presented by Sneakvibing and Torn Space Theater
May 11, 2024 7:00pm
Torn Space Theater – 612 Fillmore Ave. Buffalo
Tickets: $25 General, $10 Student
A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE WOMEN NURTURING BUFFALO’S HIP-HOP RENAISSANCE.
Since hip-hop’s inception,
Since the hip-hop’s inception, women have been uniquely positioned to redefine the sound, look, and culture of the genre without receiving their proper credit. As a new generation of listeners, artists, and industry players challenge the outdated perspectives existing within the hip-hop community, it is imperative to create spaces where women are celebrated for their contributions to the most influential sound in the world. In Buffalo, where the hip-hop scene is reaching a new frontier, many women who are involved in the musical arts have a two-fold mission – perfecting their gift and nurturing their community through their gift.
DJ Little Italy, DJ Lisa Lux, Yanava Hawkins, Maggie Giamo & Pretty Bulli all execute their talent on a high level with a strong conviction to give back to their community. Honoring the 5 elements of hip-hop, these ladies will showcase their talent and tell their stories along with a handful of women propagating hip-hop. You will not only learn what they do, but why they do it. In the powerful words of Queen Latifah, this is “Ladies First.”
Featuring:
- Opening: DJ Lisa Lux from Buffalo Girls @djlisalux
- Navi & Dance Crew @ii_am_navi
- DJ Little Italy @little_ita1y
- Headliner: Pretty Bulli @pretty_bulli
This event will also feature a short interview and works on display from Maggie Giamo.
“I realized hip-hop is a male-dominated industry, but I saw all these amazing, powerful women that were working behind the scenes, and you really wouldn’t see them on TV getting exposure or in music videos, but they were always pushing these artists and pushing people they were passionate about,” said Ladies First curator Schondra Aytch. “So when I saw that and saw the influence I have now, I was like, I have to do something in my power to elevate these women and support these women.”
- Schondra Aytch, creator of Sneakvibing Media on Spectrum News 1
THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
- BUYBACK BUFFALO
- TREND UP STORE
- BUFFALO INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
- TECH BUFFALO
- TORN SPACE THEATER
- SPOTLIGHT SERIES 716
- DEJA’S EMBROIDERY
What is Sneakvibing Media?
Sneakvibing Media is a multi-media platform & hip-hop blog – The ultimate source for all things hip-hop in Western New York. Created by Buffalo-based writer Schondra Aytch in 2013, SVM utilizes unique content creation to keep its audience informed, involved, and embrace the city’s overlooked musical talent. Since its redesign in 2018, the media platform has garnered over 8,000 followers across social media, worked with 25+ institutions in Buffalo, NY, and has highlighted over 150 artists within the Queen City. Sneakvibing Media is run by women, powered by tha culture.
A Sneakvibing x Torn Space Collaboration
Sneakvibing IG: @sneakvibingmedia
Schondra Aytch: Writer | Blogger | Journalist – aytchforum@gmail.com
IG: @schondraathewriter