Top Notch 2016 - 11/06/16

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Channel: The Kennedy Center · 2016 · Entertainment

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Part of the inaugural Words Beats & Life Festival, Top Notch 2016 represents a continued investment to engage in Hip Hop at the Kennedy Center. Top Notch 2016 is a One Mic Production, which is Hip Hop–based, urban, youth-driven programming focused on changing society through the arts.
 
THE BATTLE
3 vs. 3 format to win $10,000 prize
 
FORMAT
Eight elite b-boy crews from the U.S. and other countries will be invited and automatically qualify for the top 16 bracket. All other crews that enter will battle it out in prelims for the 8 open spots!
 
Invitees include:
Raw Dominicans (Dominican Republic)
The Elusives (Maryland/Chicago)
Beast Coast (New York City/Philadelphia)
Arrive to Defy (Virginia)
House of Evolution (Florida)
 
Judges:
Ghost (Lionz of Zion, Virginia)
Toxsick (Lab Rats Crew, Virginia)
Waaak (Breaks Kru, New York City)
 
Soundmaster:
DJ Ruggz
 
MC:
Priest the Nomad

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