Every single day all sorts of hip-hop events happen in New York City. I would say most of them are open mics, artist showcases or concerts, so nothing special. Every now and then there is an event that catches my eye. An event I NEED to support. An event I NEED to attend. That is the case for Turi Kumwe Inc.'s benefit concert which is going down Saturday, July 16th at 1PM at The Silent Barn in Brooklyn, NY. The all ages event will feature some of New York's most promising rappers like I.O.D, Hidden Wisdom Collective, Jadon, Darius $killz, Troubled Mal, and Top Grind. Get familair with the artists below so you can rock out with them at the show.

RSVP: Facebook.com/events/259740654400403

Over all this show seeks to bring new artists who are using music and the power of hip-hop to make change in the world and bring awareness to our collective suffering while inspiring the potential for growth within all of us. It is a benefit concert for Turi Kumwe Inc (www.turikumwe.org) which provides music and arts education as well as youth development and empowerment to young people in NYC and Kigali, Rwanda.

I.O.D Facebook.com/IAMIOD

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/268183919" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

I.O.D. is a 22 year old emerging hip-hop artist from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He calls himself the “Brownsvillain”, and you might have seen him at shows such as Trillfest. He has performed at the Apollo, Brooklyn Music Festival and Northside Festival. His mix tape “11212″ generated a lot of buzz from the underground hip-hop circuit, and he considers himself to be Brownsville’s cultural icon. Stream his new release 'Round Here on Spotify, Tidal, Soundcloud and Apple Music.

Hidden Wisdom Collective Facebook.com/thehiddenwisdom

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/270695920" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Hidden Wisdom is a collective of new young artists out of NYC including KO, Fortunate, Medd, Papora and Izaiah. They are the ones traveling to Rwanda to teach music to a summer camp of local kids. They see themselves as messengers of consciousness and political and intellectual freedom. They strive to be the powerful new voices of peace and awareness as society fractures under the weight of violence, ignorance and oppression.

Jadon Facebook.com/jadon.woodard

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/254650472" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

When Jadon Woodard realized Eminem’s first album flopped and nobody wanted to sign Jay-Z. He quickly learned that rapping is about counting music which will help you sound good no matter what compound rhymes, metaphors or wordplay you’re coming with. He knows it’s all subjective, and as a seasoned battler, embraces and even learns from his haters. This makes him a master of many styles. As a critically acclaimed actor, Jadon Woodard is ready for mass appeal, marketing strategies, playing with controversy, alternative sources of income that encompass the rap game today. Jadon’s unique selling point is that he’s the hardest working rapper in the game. He’s making movies, he’s rapping on the train, he’s selling cds, he’s promoting Jack’N for Beats, he’s performing with groups as a solo artist, and he has no signs of stopping any time soon.

Darius $killz Twitter.com/2much_skillz

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/250118129" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

Troubled Mal Facebook.com/troubledmal

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/194773308" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

In this day and age, Hip Hop is in dying need of young talent who strive to have a positive message behind their lyrics. Luckily, we have Troubled Mal. Using his artistic abilities both musically and visually, Mal has been shining a new light performing along the East Coast and in various sectors in NY while pursuing his college education. “If I’m not drawing, I am recording music. Art is my life, and I'm going to keep grinding - not for the fame but to get my name and point across.” Check out the 20 year-old prodigy whose versatile flow will paint a picture in front of your eyes for all ages, showing though life is not a fairytale, you can still create magical moments. When asked why he calls himself Troubled Mal, he always replies, "I use the trouble that I see as my purpose to express myself through my music on what is unsettling in the world."

Top Grind Facebook.com/TopGrind

[soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/247094546" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /]

TOP GRIND is a music group making their way to the forefront of New York's hip hop scene bringing innovative talent with a blend of today's sound while paying still homage to the greats. With Ozzy Thr33's single "What A Day" bringing attention upon the young collective, TOP GRIND is quickly establishing a name for themselves.