New York City
“Beastie Boys Square” Street Renaming Approved By New York City
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty One of the most iconic groups ever are about to be immortalized in their hometown. The New York City Council has approved a petition to rename a street to “Beastie Boys Square”. As per Variety The Beastie Boys will receive a very unique distinction on the corner of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street in the lower part of Manhattan. The intersection is a direct nod to the album cover from their seminal album Paul’s Boutique. Even though the idea seems like it should have been a no brainer, the effort has been in the works for about nine years. Back in 2014 the community board first rejected the petition but on Thursday, July 14 the application was finally approved. Council member Christopher Marte expressed his enthusiasm ...
EDM.com’s Guide to Fourth of July 2022 Events In New York City
Fireworks, family and barbeques embody the traditional American spirit of celebrating the Fourth of July. But for beat-hungry revelers, a true celebration isn’t complete without thumping live music. Electronic dance music enthusiasts spending the holiday weekend in New York are spoiled with dozens of events over the coming days. From day parties and boat cruises to nightclubs and warehouses, there are plenty of ways to get your live music fix in the Big Apple during Fourth of July Weekend. Avoid the dreaded Google search rabbit hole and pick your poison through EDM.com’s curation of the best electronic music shows in New York this weekend. Wooli, Nurko, Jiqui Date: Friday, July 1, 9:30 PMLocation: Boat cruise departing from 353 West Street, ManhattanGenres: Dubstep, future bass, melod...
Beatport Announces First-Ever “ReConnect” Electronic Music Summit In New York City
Beatport has announced its first-ever “ReConnect Summit,” a two-day event that will examine electronic music’s intersection with technology, cryptocurrency, wellness and more. The inaugural conference will take place on September 21st and 22nd at 74 Wythe, a 15,000-square foot venue located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The summit will feature think tanks and discussions rooted in a number of timely topics, such as dance music culture and creative innovation. Partners include Audius, the blockchain-powered audio platform; PIXELYNX, an innovative company founded by deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin developing music experiences in the metaverse; and Women in Music, a nonprofit committed to advancing equality for women, among others. “It is our hope that extending and transformi...
Jig’s Up: Shoplifting Ring In NYC Is Charged With Stealing Over $4 Million In Goods
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pacific Press / Getty Retail chains in the Big Apple apparently need to step their security up. A shoplifting ring is accused with taking almost $4 million dollars worth of merchandise. As per Gothamist a crew of over 40 individuals are being investigated for organizing a thievery cartel. On Thursday, May 26 New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the takedown of a massive retail theft operation in New York City that stole and resold millions of dollars in goods. As outlined in the indictment unsealed that day, 41 people were charged for their roles in this crime ring that stole luxury clothing and goods and thousands of items from drug stores that were then resold on eBay. Related Stories During the three...
The Notorious B.I.G. Will Receive Empire State Honor For 50th Birthday
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Mosenfelder / Getty The Notorious B.I.G. was tragically murdered in 1997 at the age of 24, just as his career was soon to take on new heights. New York City will honor the Hip-Hop legend‘s 50th birthday this weekend. The Notorious B.I.G. AKA Biggie Smalls Is The Illest On Friday (May 20), the Empire State Building will host a ceremony ahead of illuminating the building the following day. The venture is a partnership between Bad Boy, Atlantic Records, Rhino Records, and the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. Related Stories Along with the lighting ceremony, the Empire State Building Observatory Experience will feature an avatar of Biggie Smalls for viewing. The photograph will display throughout Saturday, and fans can purchase exclusive Biggie x ESB appare...
“Air Force 1” by Louis Vuitton Exhibit Coming To NYC On May 21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Louis Vuitton / Louis Vuitton If your money wasn’t long enough to secure a “Air Force 1” by Louis Vuitton sneaker there is hope. The sneaker designed by Virgil Abloh will be up for grabs at an upcoming exhibit in New York City. As per Sneaker News the coveted shoe will be coming to the big apple this month. From May 21-31, 2022, the exhibition Louis Vuitton and Nike “Air Force 1” by Virgil Abloh will take place at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brooklyn. Open to the public, the expansive showcase charts the creative dialogue between Nike and Louis Vuitton envisioned by the Maison’s Men’s Artistic Director Virgil Abloh for the Spring-Summer 2022 collection prior to his passing on November 28, 2021. Related Stories The 47 editions of the Nike Air...
Spoon Make Up for Postponement with Flawless Set in New York City: Photos + Setlist
No matter how careful or vaccinated we are, touring during the pandemic still isn’t easy. Spoon were recently forced to postpone a trio of shows after members of their party tested positive (and their current opener, Margaret Glaspy, had to pull out of a number of other shows for the same reason). When they finally did get back on track, Britt Daniel’s voice started to give out, causing yet more delays. It’s just not easy out there for touring bands right now — which makes shows like Spoon and Glaspy’s Friday, May 6th gig at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom all the more special. The show was one of those three aforementioned postponements, rescheduled under the mini-tour title “Let’s Try This Again…” Spoon made up for the delay by delivering a ferocious set full of hits and surprises. They ...
DJ Launches Streaming Series to Pay Tribute to Danceteria, One of NYC’s Most Iconic Nightclubs
Rafe Gomez won’t settle for “you had to be there.” Driven by a fascination of the iconic New York City nightclub Danceteria, Gomez, an esteemed DJ and dance music producer, decided to launch a radio show to pay tribute. Beloved for its iconoclastic influence, marathon DJ sets and bold musical choices, the club initially opened as an illicit, unlicensed venue in 1979. “There was fantastic cross-pollination of music styles and genres at Danceteria,” says Gomez, who broadcasts his “Danceteria REWIND” show on Twitch. “Clubgoers enjoyed a boundary-free experience that combined rap, reggae, electro, new wave, hip hop, rock, old school funk, salsa, boogaloo, ska, and pretty much anything else that was cool and rhythmic. The DJs spun whatever go...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Slams Black Lives Matter After Frank James Arrest
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Pacific Press / Getty Mayor Eric Adams ran on the promise that he would be tough on crime in New York City and the Brownsville native’s time as a police officer informed his pointed stance. During a recent media appearance, Adams slammed the Black Lives Matter movement for what he framed as a lack of outrage aimed at the rising instances of violence among Black city youth. POLITICO reports that Adams, 61, recently appeared on New York local outlet NY1, where he took a swipe at Black Lives Matter in the wake of the arrest of suspected subway shooter Frank James. The mayor took the moment to essentially suggest that BLM’s focus is selective. “If Black lives matter, then the thousands of people I saw on the street when [George] Floyd was murdered should be o...
New York City Lifts Vaccination Status Requirements for Concerts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the Key to NYC vaccination requirements have come to an end. The regulations required that concert venues—as well as bars and restaurants—validate customers’ proof of vaccination. The program went into effect last summer and has effectively been discontinued ended as of March 7th, 2022. The New York City government website notes that businesses can still validate vaccination status if they so choose. According to ABC7, Broadway shows will be among the businesses opting to maintain a vaccination and mask requirement through the end of the month at least. Whether or not more entertainment establishments will follow suit remains to be seen. Recommended Articles According to NY Daily News, Adams isn’t ruling out the p...
Bronx Man Pinched For Alleged Subway Poop Attack
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richard Levine / Getty The New York City subway system has seen its fair share of disturbing incidents in the past few months, and one recently appalling case involving a man smearing feces in a straphanger’s face in the Bronx has led to the culprit being arrested. The New York Police Department announced on Monday (February 28th) that they arrested Frank Abrokwa for attacking a woman with feces at the Wakefield-East 241st Street station in the Bronx, which took place the week before. The woman, who is unidentified, was sitting on a bench on the southbound side of the platform during rush hour at 5:15 P.M. According to police reports and videotape footage that captured the entire incident, Abrokwa approached the woman while wielding a black plastic bag. W...
Bronx Man Pinched For Alleged Subway Poop Attack
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richard Levine / Getty The New York City subway system has seen its fair share of disturbing incidents in the past few months, and one recently appalling case involving a man smearing feces in a straphanger’s face in the Bronx has led to the culprit being arrested. The New York Police Department announced on Monday (February 28th) that they arrested Frank Abrokwa for attacking a woman with feces at the Wakefield-East 241st Street station in the Bronx, which took place the week before. The woman, who is unidentified, was sitting on a bench on the southbound side of the platform during rush hour at 5:15 P.M. According to police reports and videotape footage that captured the entire incident, Abrokwa approached the woman while wielding a black plastic bag. W...
