Acid
Syra “Acid Reign” Diaz is a multi-disciplinary artist and instrumentalist, known for her captivating rap performances and skill on the
Trinity Chapter of Temple of Hip Hop
2024-2025 The Trinity Chapter of Temple of Hip Hop was founded in the summer of 2006, directly following the 1st
Hiram “Hydro8sixty” Cardona
Hydro 8Sixty is a Hip Hop, creator MC/rapper from Hartford CT. 1st gaining attention locally then internationally for his ability
KelC (Ovalord Radio)
Born and raised in Connecticut, Kel-C started making music at the age of 16. He has won and participated in
Taris “Poptart” Clemons
Taris Clemons also known as “Poptart” is a dancer based out of Hartford Connecticut who specializes in Poppin and Breakin.
Khaiim RapOet
The Rapoet is the first Hip-Hop Troubadour of an American City, instated by the Mayor’s Office and City Council of
Jasmin Agosto
Jasmin Agosto (she/they) is the programs & exhibitions manager at NXTHVN. She is a multidisciplinary arts curator and producer from
Dooley-O
Legendary Connecticut rapper-producer-DJ Dooley-O is widely recognized in DJ circles as the first in hip-hop to sample obscure 70’s band
Create
Create is a local hip hop head hailing from the Hartford area. He came up getting involved with multiple elements
Fou Malade
one of the founding members of the Y’en a marre, a movement-building organization led by young Senegalese, including many Hip