Thursday, March 21, 2013

The I am RDAC Indiegogo CAMPAIGN is HERE!!


RDAC-BX GRATITUDE: Your Support, Our Thanks

RDAC, THE BRONX, and HIP-HOP NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Support RDACBX as we fund raise to obtain a new space, continue our programming and building community... Give what you can and share with your loved ones.




RDACBX has served in the Bronx for 5 years. Its existence as a cultural space that choose to serve as a safe alternative for people in the community who appreciate the culture of Hip-Hop and Artist development is undeniably impactful and necessary. It is for that reason RDACBX will continue. Please Support RDACBX by uploading your own video of what RDACBX has meant to you and/or your favorite RDACBX moment and tag RDACBX end it the video with I am RDAC!! Stand with RDAC!

RDAC-BX looks forward to acknowledging you for your support with these humble thanks:

$5 - High 5!

A real life high-five from RDAC's tallest member: Shell Sneed. (Must individually coordinate with Sneed for high-5.)



$10 - Listeners' Treat

A song download code to one song by any RDAC member.



$20 - 4-Line Lovin'

One bar written by an RDAC member dedicated especially to you.



$35 - Listeners' Delight

A sound download code to five songs by different RDAC members.



$50 - Listeners' OD

A bandcamp download to a full RDAC-BX member compilation.



$75 - E-Love

One of RDAC's members will upload a personalized thank you video...recorded in song or free verse PLUS a download of an RDAC member's full album.



$100 - RDAC's Got Yo' Back

The back of yo' t-shirt, that is: The world-famous NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL t-shirt signed by an RDAC member PLUS a download of an RDAC member's full album.



$150 - Package Bundle

The world-famous NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL t-shirt AND a SxSBX t-shirt signed by an RDAC member PLUS a download to an RDAC member's full album.



$300 - Package Bundle

The world-famous NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL t-shirt AND a SxSBX t-shirt signed by an RDAC member PLUS a download of an RDAC member's full album AND an originally painted art work by RDAC member Chief 69.





$400 - Lights, Camera, ACTION!

Artist media package by The RDACBX Media Team

1 - Full Length Music Video By: Dayv 'Mental' Cino and 1 - Professional Photoshoot By: IV Insyte Photography



$500 - Word Up

A specialy crafted, personalized songwriting and music production workshop for you and your community.



$700 - Panel Biz

RDAC-BX panel discussion on Hip Hop & Activism at your location in the NE.



$1,000 - Boogie Down

RDAC's next Boogie Mics showcase will be dedicated to YOU. Headline the evening with special invited guests, and free admission for you and the top 5 of your cliqué.



$5,000 - RDAC-BX Show Down

RDAC-BX will come do a show at your location on the continental E Coast! No additional travel expenses necessary.



$10,000 - Friend of RDAC

Your name and photograph will go on a framed plaque for patrons of RDAC-BX and you will be invited to an exclusive listening party hosted by RDAC members (details TK).


$20,000 - Sponsor Steez

Your name and photograph will go on a framed plaque for patrons of RDAC-BX and you will be invited to an exclusive listening party hosted by RDAC members (details TK). A section of the Nuestra America Media Center will be dedicated to your honor.



$30,000 - Comrade Craze

Your name and photograph will go on a framed plaque for patrons of RDAC-BX and you will be invited to an exclusive listening party hosted by RDAC members (details TK). A section of the Richie Perez Radical Library will be dedicated to your honor.



$40,000 - Patron's Pleasure

Your name and photograph will go on a framed plaque for patrons of RDAC-BX and you will be invited to an exclusive listening party hosted by RDAC members (details TK). A section of the sacred recording studio will be dedicated to your honor.



$50,000 - Patron's Penthouse

Your name and photograph will go on a framed plaque for patrons of RDAC-BX and you will be invited to an exclusive listening party hosted by RDAC members (details TK). The inauguration of our new space will be dedicated to your honor and kind support. Free admission to RDAC events for life!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Join RDACBX in the #IamRDAC Video Campaign

Join RDACBX in the #IamRDAC Campaign as we build momentum towards a big online fundraising campaign...


RDACBX has served in the Bronx for 5 years. Its existence as a cultural space that choose to serve as a safe alternative for people in the community who appreciate the culture of Hip-Hop and Artist development is undeniably impactful and necessary. It is for that reason RDACBX will continue. Please Support RDACBX by visiting our RDACBX Facebook page "Like it" and upload your own video of what RDACBX has meant to you and/or your favorite RDACBX experience, tag RDACBX and end it the video with I am RDAC!! Also if you'd like to submit your own I am RDAC video, you can send your You Tube video link or embedded code to RDACBX@GMAIL.COM! Stand with RDAC! PEACE!

Check out the Community of Amazing People already Standing with RDAC on this venture to obtain a new location! To view more please Click Here
 
Javier Medina
 
Papote
 
Kay-Kay
 
Dr. Mark Naison of the African American History Project and Fordham University
 
Paula from Chile

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Friday, March 1, 2013

RDACBX UNDER ATTACK!!


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:
Gonzalo “G1” Venegas
Rodrigo “RodStarz” Venegas 

South Bronx community center Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDACBX) shut down by Federal marshals and NYPD.  Rally to be held denouncing lockout and forced eviction.

March 1, 2013- After a violent daytime raid yesterday, Thursday, February 28, 2013, on the warehouse turned arts space at 478 Austin Place in the Bronx, members of Hip-Hop community center RDACBX are denouncing their forced eviction at a rally to be held at 6pm today in front of their locked out building.

The building landowner, local commercial developer Marc Pagostin of Austin Property Corp., had for months stalled negotiations on a new agreement with the RDACBX after the group’s original lease expired this past November. Despite diverse support for RDACBX from local politicians, churches, and community organizations in the area, Austin Property Corp. eventually refused to renew the lease, citing concerns about the group’s political murals, and prompting the surprise eviction yesterday.

“The violent actions taken yesterday are an attack on young people, artists, and Hip Hop culture,” says RDACBX co-founder RodStarz. “In a time where budget cuts, stop and frisk, and gentrification are affecting our communities, it’s a shame we are being treated like criminals. There is no justification for this eviction.”

Karen Louviere, 19, a past participant in RDACBX youth programs, expressed her disappointment at the violent shutdown of the space. “They came in with armed officers into what is supposed to be a safe space for the community. A space that has served as an alternative for young people in the area, helping develop their talents in a positive way.”

The internationally renowned RDACBX, host to weekly cultural performances and educational workshops, had recently announced plans for the creation of the Richie Perez Radical Library, as well as the continuation of their widely recognized Boogie Mics open mic series, and the SxSBX Hip-Hop Festival.

 “Despite the violent removal of RDACBX from its space, RDACBX will continue to work on its development, as it strives to be a resource for the community. There is a need for this organization to exist in The South Bronx,” says Claudia De La Cruz, a member of the collective.

What:  Press Conference/ Rally to Defend RDACBX
When: Friday, March 1st, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: 478 Austin Place, Bronx NY 10455