Baronhawk Poitier + Makers Lab Present
Ready or Not: A Lauryn Hill Tribute Party
Remember the first time you listened to "The Score?" Or how you used to play "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" on repeat. Let's spend the evening celebrating one of the most influential artists of our time - Ms. Lauryn Hill. We'll also enjoy music by The Fugees and artists that have inspired her work including Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Tribe Called Quest and more.
For clarification: Ms. Lauryn Hill will not be in a...
Baronhawk Poitier + Makers Lab Present
Ready or Not: A Lauryn Hill Tribute Party
Remember the first time you listened to "The Score?" Or how you used to play "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" on repeat. Let's spend the evening celebrating one of the most influential artists of our time - Ms. Lauryn Hill. We'll also enjoy music by The Fugees and artists that have inspired her work including Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Tribe Called Quest and more.
For clarification: Ms. Lauryn Hill will not be in attendance. This is a tribute party dedicated to her, not a live performance. We will, however, give you the best experience possible with fellow Lauryn Hill fans!
Music by: Baronhawk Poitier
21+
FREE!
5pm - 9pm
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Baronhawk Poitier (Urban Artistry | NeedlExchange | Jade Anvil)
www.baronhawkpoitier.com
www.soundcloud.com/djbaronhawk
"Currently being mentored for DJing and music production by Karizma (R2 Records), Baronhawk Poitier is a strong name.
As a solo artist, he's earned opening opportunities for Nicky Siano, Grandmaster Flash, Slick Rick, DJ Spinna, Dubtribe Soundsystem, Metro Area, Disclosure, Claude Vonstroke, Oscar G, Chromeo and local DC legend Sam “The Man” Burns.
As an active member of "The NeedlExchange" (a DC based, queer DJ collective with partners Bil Todd & Tommy Cornelis), Baronhawk plays an integral role builing a resume including headlining Hot Mass (Honcho, Pittsburgh), Fag Bash (P Town) and opening sets for Honey Soundsystem, Sleazy McQueen, Gay Marvine, DJ Harvey, Horse Meat Disco, Kim Ann Foxman and Honey Dijon.
With over a decade of experience in underground urban dance culture, Poitier has headlined international competitions such as: "The International Soul Society Festival" (DC), "Who Can Roast The Most" (USA), "Clash CPH" (Denmark) and the USA qualifier for the "Flow Mo Anniversary."
Under the mentorship of Junious Brickhouse, Baronhawk continues to serve as a DJ and sound designer for Urban Artistry Inc., a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2005.
Collectively by working through TNX and Urban Artistry, Baronhawk Poitier continues his passion for igniting dance floors into a frenzy while and educating fans about underground cypher culture.
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Makers Lab
www.makerslabdc.co
IG: @makerslabdc
Makers Lab, founded by Lee Levingston Perine, builds and supports queer communities in DC by creating spaces that celebrate life, art and queer culture. Since launching in August 2014, the Lab has produced and been a collaborator in the production of 35 events. In November 2015, Lee was recognized by the White House as a Champion of Change - LGBT Artist.
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