The Rock Steady Crew Next to Play SummerStage, 7/28

Next up on SummerStage is The Rock Steady Crew's 36th Anniversary Concert featuring a reunion performance by Pete Rock & C.L Smooth, Brand Nubian (Sadat X, Lord Jamar and Grand Puba), Special Ed and Craig G with Q-Unique, Homeboy Sandman, Torae and RasheEd Chappell. The July 28 show is a part of the "This is Hip Hop" series and will be hosted by EOW with DJ Evil Dee and DJ JS-1. The show runs from 3:00-7:00 p.m. in Central Park with a recommended arrival time of 2:00 p.m.

The Rock Steady Crew celebrates its 36th anniversary of being a true Hip-Hop brand ambassador by bringing its annual free concert to SummerStage in Central Park for the first time. In typical fashion, RSC will present the who's who of Hip-Hop past and present by showcasing legendary MCs and DJs alongside some of the best rising talent. The beloved annual gathering always attracts fans from around the world, to be part of one of New York's longest running annual celebrations of Hip-Hop culture.

Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth, the critically acclaimed Hip-Hop duo, emerged onto the music scene in 1991 with their debut EP, ALL SOULED OUT which was followed by the release of the classic LP, MECCA AND THE SOUL BROTHER. As one of Hip-Hop's most iconic producers, Pete Rock utilized obscure Soul and Jazz records as sample resources, frequently making use of horn-driven hooks. Lead vocalist C.L. Smooth's vocal style tended toward the philosophical. Their signature hit, "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" has been recognized as one of the most memorable Hip-Hop recordings of all time. The duo's MECCA AND THE SOUL BROTHER LP has been acclaimed and praised for the manner in which its lyrics, music, and melodies combine to tell soul stirring and honest stories of urban romance and life.

Special Ed "got it made" as a rising star in hip-hop when he was just 16. His debut album, YOUNGEST IN CHARGE was on the Billboard charts for 38 weeks and featured, "I'm the Magnificent" and "I Got it Made," which achieved "classic" status in the Hip-Hop community.

Craig G began with Marley Marl and the Juice Crew in 1985. After signing with Atlantic Records, he released two albums in 1989 and 1991. Allmusic has called THE SYMPHONY, "a landmark moment in the evolution of hardcore rap."

Q-Unique is a Puerto Rican rapper best known for his work done with The Arsonists. Their first album, AS THE WORLD BURNS was released in 1999 reached #78 on Billboard's Top R&B and Hip-Hop Albums. In 2013 there is much suspense for their release of LOST IN THE FIRE, which will be their first album in over 10 years.

Homeboy Sandman jumped in the game in 2006, and dropped his first EP NOURISHMENT soon after in 2007. Later that year, he released a full-length album which led him into the limelight being acclaimed by underground radio stations, Source Magazine, Okayplayer.com and MSN.com.

Torae was first featured by Hip Hop DX in 2007 in their DXNext Hip-Hop underground series. Since then, Torae has worked with a number of artists and producers, such as Wale and Talib Kweli.

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