Hip Hop BC Blasts Off

By martin turenne
http://www.straight.com/content.cfm?id=16937
Publish Date: 30-Mar-2006

The local rap scene has always been lacking in the promotions department, but a new organization called Hip Hop BC has stepped up to offer some support. Christened earlier this year, the group (www.hiphopbc.com/) aims to help B.C.’s young and emerging artists by providing on-line distribution and by organizing and promoting concert showcases. In a phone interview with the Straight, HHBC general manager Harris Falconer talked about the company’s genesis. “There are a lot of talented young producers in the city, but we found that the industry for urban music in Vancouver was a little bit flaky,” he said. “So we wanted to establish a solid business foundation to help young artists learn how to market themselves.” With that goal in mind, HHBC hosts its launch party tonight (March 30) at the Media Club.

Industry guests will include representatives of the Beat 94.5 FM and Music BC, and there will be performances by local acts Sonz of Sunz, Inkspill, and the Firearms Quartet.