HIPHOP

Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:00PM

NJPAC
One Center Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Salt-N-Pepa
The first all-female rap crew of importance, Salt-N-Pepa broke down a number of doors for women in hip-hop. They were also one of the first rap artists to cross over into the pop mainstream, laying the groundwork for the music’s widespread acceptance in the early ‘90s. Salt-n-Pepa were more pop-oriented than many of their contemporaries, since their songs were primarily party and love anthems, driven by big beats and interlaced with vaguely pro-feminist lyrics that seemed more powerful when delivered by the charismatic and sexy trio. While songs like “Push It” and “Shake Your Thang” made the group appear to be a one-hit pop group during the late ’80s, Salt-n-Pepa defied expectations and became *one of the few hip-hop artists of the 80’s to develop a long-term career.* The trio had major hits in both the ’80s and ’90s, and they hit the height of their popularity in 1994, when “Shoop” and “Whatta Man” drove their third album, Very Necessary, into the Top Ten.

Friday, August 13, 2010 12:00AM

Music by The Finisher Mister Cee. Hosted by The Voice of New York, Angie Martinez and Friday Nite Live’s own J Medina as they rock the party aboard the Spirit of New York cruise ship. Playing the hottest in Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, and Classics. Live on the one’s and two’s. Cash bar and FREE buffet for all who purchase tickets!

TIME: Boarding begins at 12:00 Midnite, leaves the dock at 1:00 AM and returns to the dock at 4:00 AM.

AGE: 23 and over

Friday, July 2, 2010 12:30AM

Join HOT 97 and the Finisher Mister Cee along with Big Dennis as they rock the party at The All White Midnite Cruise aboard the Spirit Of New York cruise ship. Playing the hottest in Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, and Classics. Live on the one’s and two’s. Cash Bar and FREE buffet for all who purchase tickets!

This cruise is Friday Night, July 2 at 12:30 AM

The Spirit of New York, located at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (23rd St & West Side Hwy)