Fresh Fest Celebrates Golden Era Hip Hop

Classic Hip Hop stars hit the stage for Fresh Fest. The concerts help celebrate the genre’s sounds and creators from the golden era of Hip Hop. A variety of artists participate throughout various shows. Some of the featured acts advertised for past shows include: EPMD, Chubb Rock, Special Ed, Naughty by Nature, Kid n Play, Salt n Pepa, others.

Chubb Rock rocks the stage

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The green eyed bandit, producer extraordinaire and one half of EPMD, Erick Sermon.

Erick Sermon (InsomniacMagazine.com)

Pictured below is K Solo, member of the infamous Hit Squad and creator of the Hip Hop hit track “Spellbound.”

K Solo

Kings of Hip Hop anthem tracks, and Grammy Award winning artsts Kay Gee, Vin Rock, and Treach talk with Insomniac about their careers.

Naughty By Nature (photo for InsomniacMagazine.com)

Pictured below is former Def Jam recording artist Parish Smith aka PMD (Parish Making Dollars) is one half of classic Platinum selling act EPMD.

Parish Smith

Special Ed is most known for his hits “I Got It Made” and “I’m The Magnificent” released on Profile Records.

Special Ed (photo for Insomniac Magazine)

Picture below, as he steps off stage after being given props by Special ED, is producer Hitman Howie Tee. He has produced a variety hits, including music for artists such as Chubb Rock, Special Ed, UTFO, and The Real Roxanne.

Backstage with Iz and Chubb Rock. Rock is a dynamic performer and creator of the Hip Hop hit “Treat ‘Em Right.”