Rap in France: DJ Djel at MODA
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thursday, Oct 19, 2023 6:30pm - 8pm
Location
Museum of Design Atlanta
1315 Peachtree St
Details
We all know that Atlanta changed hip-hop — and, by extension, American music — forever. But have you ever considered our city's international impact? For example, how has Atlanta influenced hip-hop in France?
On October 19, MODA is partnering with Villa Albertine for a conversation with DJ Djel, a Marseille-based beatmaker and graffiti artist, to discuss just that!
DJ Djel will elaborate on the connections between the hip-hop cultures of Atlanta and Marseille, and he'll talk to attendants about the project he's completing through his residency with Villa Albertine. Titled MarsTlanta, it's a collection of sound recordings that includes words, music, and street noises, and it will ultimately serve to link the two cities and their contributions to rap and hip-hop.
After DJ Djel's talk, registrants will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Tickets are just $5 for MODA Members or $10 for Future Members.
With any questions, please reach out to maryk@museumofdesign.org.
ABOUT DJ DJEL
DJ Djel was born in Marseille in 1974. He is a DJ, beatmaker, graffiti artist, trainer, and organizer of hip-hop events. From 1998 to 2006, he released several records on Sony Music with his group the Fonky Family, and in 2007, he founded the label Don't Sleep. He has collaborated on stage and in the studio with nationally and internationally recognized artists, including Oxmo Puccino, IAM, Akhenaton, Soprano, Kendrick Lamar, Napoleon Da Legend, and Infamous Mobb. He is currently working on his 4th album.
