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September 27: Kenny Leon's 'Holler If Ya Hear Me' To Host A Pre-Show 'Soul Food Cypher'

In the spirit of Tupac Shakur, we invite you to join us for Holler if ya Hear Me on Sept 27.  Starting at 6:30 p.m., we are pleased to have Soul Food Cypher in the house hosting a freestyle word battle, and all are welcome to participate! The cypher will end right before showtime at 7:30 p.m.   So don’t be late!

The cypher is a community – a place where lyricist, under the guidance of meter and rhyme, share stories, exchange knowledge and speak freely.  Soul Food Cypher proudly celebrates and facilitates cypher culture, and emcees are challenged and rewarded for their quick-wittedness in lyrics, depth in content, and personality in presentation.

To add to the spirit of camaraderie and display of skill, cyphers consist of a series of exercises which test an emcee’s ability of teamwork, mental agility, and creativity. These segments not only add to the fun and richness of the experience, they often pair emcees together in explosive combinations, and highlight the adeptness of participants. Writing assignments also make up a big part of the cyphers, which challenge lyricists’ writing techniques and encourage exploring content outside of their comfort zone to present to their audiences.

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