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She Came From the Bronx: A Hip Hop Experience

Friday, February 21, 2025–Saturday, March 01, 2025
Location:
1044 W Harrison St.

THE Q BROTHERS COLLECTIVE in collaboration with ONE FOOT PRODUCTIONS

Staged by JQ, Jax, Breon Arzell & Kevin Merritt

SHE CAME FROM THE BRONX is an immersive 10-part journey through the distinct periods and styles of Hip Hop’s history from the award-winning Q Brothers Collective (creators of internationally acclaimed hits such as The Bomb-itty of Errors and Othello: The Remix).

Each section represents an iconic era—from the early block parties and underground battles to mainstream breakthroughs and global dominance. The show’s narrator, embodied by the character of Hip Hop itself, guides the audience through these transformative “coming-of-age” periods, connecting the dots between eras by highlighting how politics, culture, music and dance shaped each one. Original songs, crafted to evoke the beats, style, and energy of each era, fill the piece with an unmistakable sense of nostalgia and discovery, while “easter eggs” tucked throughout the lyrics & melodic hooks pay homage to the greatest hits and moments in Hip Hop’s history. This experiential sound & movement journey unfolds through music, dance and spoken word — drawing the audience into a dynamic, interactive space. Each transition reinforces Hip Hop’s continuous impact on the world, showing how it has always been more than just music.