Steff Reed is building a positive, culture-driven community through collaboration. His event series, Acoustic Exchange, includes an acoustic performance showcase with an innovative and interactive jam session. On the last Tuesday of every month, Acoustic Exchange takes over Harlem Nights in New York City and showcases music artists and organizations.

Steff Reed's Acoustic Exchange is one of a few events Upcoming Hip Hop sponsors on a monthly basis and I am about to tell you why. The vibes are contagious. The event is positive. The talent is top notch. And the guy behind it is doing it for the all right reasons. No one has to pay to perform. No one has to pay to get in. There is no pressure by the venue to stop on time. It is one of the most authentic events I have been to. The most recent event was held on August 30, 2016 and I was there to capture it. There are so many things I could say about Steff and Acoustic Exchange but nothing compares to actually experiencing it live.

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