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Sounds of Akron: Minus the Alien

A Hip-Hop Experience

2022-04-28 18:00:00 2022-04-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Sounds of Akron: Minus the Alien Join this local award-winning recording artist/songwriter/producer for a taste of the positive side of hip-hop culture. His relatable, uplifting message appeals to adults and teens alike. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Thursday, April 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-04-28 18:00:00 2022-04-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Sounds of Akron: Minus the Alien Join this local award-winning recording artist/songwriter/producer for a taste of the positive side of hip-hop culture. His relatable, uplifting message appeals to adults and teens alike. Kenmore Branch Library - Community Room

Kenmore Branch Library

Community Room

Join this local award-winning recording artist/songwriter/producer for a taste of the positive side of hip-hop culture. His relatable, uplifting message appeals to adults and teens alike.

Refreshments. will be served.

Minus The Alien is a hip-hop recording artist and songwriter from Akron, Ohio. His music is an example of what the positive side of hip hop culture has to offer. His sound and creativity is a breath of fresh air and his message is very relatable and uplifting. Come learn about the 4 elements of Hip-Hop. Dare to be Different!

He was recently named as one of the 2021 top ten Akron rappers to check for by OkayPlayer. He has a strong passion for mentoring youth and community outreach. He is a recipient of the 2018 "Men of Champions" Award presented by Mayor Dan Horrigan and the Joy Park Neighborhood Federation. He is a 2016 Alumni of the Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Summit County. He is the founder of a grassroots non-profit organization called Alien Arts, Inc.

He also developed an In-person/Virtual Hip-Hop Boot Camp that teaches the history of hip-hop culture and how it can be used a tool for positive change, which can lead to a career paths of opportunity.

Minus The Alien has performed at various venues throughout northeast Ohio, including Jilly's Music Room, Canton Football Hall of Fame, The Bop Stop, The Odeon, Grog Shop, Lock 3 Live, Akron Civic Theatre, Blu Jazz, Musica, Canal Park Stadium, Akron Art Museum & Zimmerman Symphony Center. Minus The Alien also has performed at several music festivals including Porch Rokr, Square Fest, Global Village Fest, & Big Love Fest. He has appeared on "Around Akron with Blue Green," which airs on PBS. Minus The Alien has had several write ups in the Akron Beacon Journal, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Spectrum News Ohio. 

His music can currently be heard in regular rotation on 91.3 FM - The Summit. He is currently working on an upcoming Ep/Album titled " I Come in Peace."

Past Achievements:  91.3FM (The Summit) 1st hip-hop/rap artist played in station history; Collaboration w/ The Canton Symphony Orchestra (Hip-Hop Meets Symphony).




Related Resources:

"Hip-Hop (And Other Things): a Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated" by Shea Serrano, illustrated by Arturo Torres

"The Birth of Hip-Hop" by Duchess Harris, JD, PhD, with Tammy Gagne

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music | Live Performance |

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Kenmore Branch Library

kenmore@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.745.6126
Branch manager
Wendy Zarara

Hours
We're closed Sunday April 20 due to Easter
Mon, Apr 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 17 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 18 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 19 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 20 Closed
(Easter)

About the branch

The Kenmore Branch Library is a center of neighborhood enrichment where people and resources come together for information, education, and entertainment. Computers and computer classes, WiFi, copiers, scanning and faxing are just a few of the popular services available at the Library; meeting space for non-profit groups and organizations is also in high-demand throughout the year.

Diverse programming--including storytime, NatureConnect, crafting, cooking, health and wellness, and more—engage participants of all ages who learn and create together. Kenmore Branch Library is your one-stop spot for news about local events, the latest in books, movies, and music, access to technology, and so much more.

Upcoming Events

Rescheduled
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
New date Saturday, April 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Mon, Apr 21, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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