The 10th annual Puerto Rock Steady Festival (PRS Fest) is scheduled to run from September 21-23, 2023 in New York City.
This year's festival celebrates Latino contributions in Hip-Hop culture and coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month. The festival has also announced its groundbreaking initiative, "Elementos, Part One,” paying homage to the pioneers and legends of Hip -Hop culture such as Charlie Chase (Cold Crush Bros), Jimmy Dee (co-founder of the Rock Steady crew), B-Boy Spy (Crazy Commandos) and Grand Mixer DXT (the first DJ to use the turntable as an instrument). Moderated by Ben Ortiz, collection specialist of the Cornell Hip Hop Collection and Peter Chelala, Paramount Vice President, Programmatic Advertising Sales.
From the birthplace of Hip-Hop, New York City, the festival takes the spotlight by showcasing the historic "Elementos" initiative which aims to record the stories and accomplishments of the Latino community in Hip Hop's four foundational elements: DJs, MCs, graffiti artists, and breakers. By preserving their narratives, the festival ensures that their legacy continues to inspire generations to come.
“It’s my duty to continue to build on the legacy of early legends and pioneers who were instrumental since the inception of the culture," festival founder, Crazy Legs said. "It’s an honor to celebrate all Latino contributions in Hip-Hop culture as we move into the future."
