So proud of how all of our BARS participants got down at The Jump Off Beat Battle!
Big shout out to Alexis Rosado for bringing the interview element to the event.
It was magic!
Congratulations, Juice!: The Jump Off 2021
Congratulations to Juice for walking away the champion of The Jump Off 2021 with pride, experience, admiration, and $200 more in his pocket!
His performance was impressive, as was the performances of each talented producer who participated in the event: Edicius, Wodii, Velvet, Nicky P, Whit, Big Sherm, 5am, Young O, Big Shaady, N1LES, Agylyty, Gabe Hammes, Jaybee Beats, Lost Atsuki, and Ill One.
The Jump Off is a tournament-style Hip Hop producer competition that brings beatmakers from all over the region to compete for bragging rights, public recognition, and a $200 cash prize. This was the first year where our own students competed. We couldn't be more proud!
The event took place June 27, 2021, at Urban Beat Lounge in Lansing, MI, and was streamed live via Facebook Live and here on our website.
Audience members got to vote for the winner by using their phones. The experience was engaging, entertaining, and it supported a great cause.
The Jump Off was a free event, and we raised funds in support of our programming. Viewers had a great time watching this year's event while supporting local talent and local youth.
Thank you all for making The Jump Off a success! We’re looking forward to doing it again in person!
The Jump Off Beat Battle: Who Will Win? [Watch It LIVE]
The Jump Off Beat Battle 2021!
Tune in on Facebook Live to see 16 of the regions emerging producers battle beat for beat for this year’s title and $200!
The 2021 contestants/producers: Edicius, Juice, Wodii, Velvet, Nicky P, Whit, Big Sherm, 5am, Young O, Big Shaady, N1LES, Agylyty, Gabe Hammes, Jaybee Beats, Lost Atsuki, Ill One!
The Jump Off: Gabe Hammes plans on winning
The creative and talented Gabe Hammes is one of the gifted young people from our community that has utilized our programming.
Gabe will be competing in The Jump Off Beat Battle on June 27, 2021 from 6 – 10PM!
He and 15 other contestants will battle for $200 and the Title for 2021.
“I plan on wining and could use your support,” Gabe says. “Go to the link and mark yourself ‘Attending’ and spread the word! This is going to be bananas!”
The Jump Off Beat Battle streams for free on Facebook and here on AlloftheAboveHipHop.org.
The Jump Off: From Class to Stages and Beyond
As a 501(c)3 Nonprofit organization centered around mentoring youth through Hip Hop, we have the unique opportunity of helping young people find their passion and voice through the various expressions of the culture.
In our B.A.R.S [Beats and Rhymes Sessions] program, students learn to make beats, write rhymes, and work collaboratively.
Beyond the classroom, participants have opportunities to perform at our events and share stages with the pros.
The Jump Off is a tournament-style Hip Hop producer competition that brings beatmakers from all over the region to compete for bragging rights, public recognition, and a $200 cash prize. This is the first year where our own students will be competing! We couldn't be more proud.
On June 27, 2021, the event will be streamed lived from the Urban Beat Lounge via Facebook Live and here on our website.
Audience members will vote for the winner by using their phones. The experience is engaging, entertaining, and in support of a great cause.
Whereas The Jump Off will be a free event, we are raising funds in support of our programming. You can expect a great time watching this year's event while supporting local talent and local youth.
#build517
The Player: Build New Bonds
“AOTA has helped me express myself creatively and build new bonds”
Anthony “AJ” Jones AKA The Player is an aspiring MC who could very well be on everyone’s radar in the next couple of years.
Following up his debut recording of “Eyes of The Famous” for our B.A.R.S (Beats and Rhymes Sessions) program, it was clear that AJ has the juice.
His first time on stage was performing at the Wharton Center for our “Be In The Room” AOTA showcase.
[He’s] a natural on the microphone; so natural there was no indication that this was his first experience rocking in front of a crowd. It was like a switch flipped and he went from all nerves to all out.
The Player spazzed for a solid 32 bars of rapid fire, clearly articulated, verbal gymnastics while we all stood in amazement of the transformation. It was like watching Clark Kent hit the booth and come out as Superman!
We’re proud of Anthony and his Fresh Class comrades. They have created a community with each other, [and] that makes us proud as facilitators to see [it]. It’s rich in talent, potential and support.
Help us continue to provide young artists in Lansing, MI with healthy community, meaningful relationships, and skill and character-building opportunities through Hip-hop.
Your financial donations are making an impact.
Acea Spades: Community Outside of School
“AOTA has impacted my life by giving me community outside of school”
Acea Spades joined our Breaking 101 classes at 5-years-old. Now Spades is competing in breaking battles all over the region.
He has found an international community among breakers young and old. His growth as a B-Boy has also translated into his development as a leader.
He helps teach newer breakers coming into All of the Above HipHop Academy and serves as a source of inspiration to them.
We are proud of Spades as he models the benefits of having access to positive communities in hip-hop culture.
Quality Control
Quality control. Think about what that phrase means.
Its definition insinuates organization. It stands for responsibility. In the right hands it denotes a bright future.
Every last Saturday of the month Quality Control is in the hands of AOTA educator Y’z Council.
The producer/DJ and his understudy The Juice, the future of Hip Hop culture, play a thrilling live set from The Record Lounge in REO Town.
Assuming control, Y’z ensures that everyone watching via Twitch.tv/Aotahiphop will see and hear the best presentation of musical excellence.
They’ll understand the quality that’s being taught to our students and community.
Each one, teach one. #Build517
