2019 Hip-Hop Homecoming

Celebrate the sixth annual Hip-Hop Homecoming, hosted by the Tri-C Metropolitan Campus! Join us for food, music, giveaways, competitions, freestyle cypher and more.

Hosts: Pat W and Eric "Scratch Paper" Wilson

Who?
Tri-C students, alumni, staff and faculty

Where?
Metro Campus Courtyard

When?
September 26 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Why?
To showcase the talent of Tri-C students and alumni who perform hip-hop while networking with peers and industry professionals who love the music. 

Several students will be selected to perform in the #STOMPchallenge and Battle of the Beats during Hip-Hip Homecoming for the chance to be crowned Tri-C MC or Producer of the Year. For the chance to be selected, please attend one or more open mics to show off your skills.

Open mics will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Metro Campus Courtyard on the dates:

• Aug. 26 
• Aug. 27
• Aug. 28 
• Sept. 11
• Sept. 18

Competition Details

#STOMPchallenge 

Overview and Judging

• Participants will perform at least one original song during one or more of the scheduled open mics leading up to Hip-Hop Homecoming.
• At least eight students will be selected from the open mics to perform on the final stage at Hip-Hop Homecoming.
• Based on final stage performances, Hip-Hop Homecoming attendees will choose the Tri-C MC of the Year using a voting system.
• The winner will be paired up with the Tri-C Producer of the Year to create an official Tri-C basketball theme song.
• The Tri-C Student Production Office (SPO) will shoot the official music video for the song, which will feature a cameo by the Tri-C mascot, Stomp. 

Rules

• Participants must be currently enrolled at Tri-C.
• All songs performed must contain 100% original music and lyrical content.

Battle of the Beats 

Overview and Judging 

• Eight beat-makers will go head-to-head over the course of three rounds during Hip-Hop Homecoming.
• Participants will play 45 seconds of one original song per round.
• Process of elimination:
  • Round one - all eight producers
  • Round two - final four producers
  • Round three - final two producers
• Participants will play their music for a panel of five judges who will select producers based on the following criteria.
  • Mood
  • Creativity
  • Musicality
  • Sound quality
  • Production style 
• Judges will crown the last standing beat-maker as the "Tri-C Producer of the Year."
• The winner will be paired up with the “Tri-C MC of the Year” to create the official Tri-C basketball theme song, which will be played during home games.

Rules

• Participants must be currently enrolled at Tri-C.
• All songs performed must contain 100% original instrumentals.
• All music must be on a flash drive in MP3 or WAV file format.
• You will be automatically disqualified for requesting to play your music from your phone.

Check out these photos from years past and make sure to join us for the party this year!