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Rap Events This Month in New York City
Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Find upcoming Rap events in New York City this month below.
Rap Events This Month · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
HIGH TIDES: THE WAVY SHOW & OPEN MIC
Until 1 Sep
hip hopr&brap
Hart Bar
Bratt Car Wash
hip hopr&brap
New York City
Freaknik of All Time 2026
DJ Wolvesdotcom
hip hopr&brap
New York City
ASS O'CLOCK
hip hopr&bdancehall
New York City
Sin City Saturdays Presents: Pretty Girls Love Tequila - NowThatsSinCity Edition
hip hopr&btrap
Gateway Beer Garden Inc
Reggae Fest After Party
reggaedancehallhip hop
MAMATACO
DoughBoyLou & friends
DoughBoyLou, DJ Sauce
hip hopraptrap
New York City
Lassie Moore: Victory Lap
DJ AK, Lassie Moore
g-funkwest coast hip hophip hop
Area 140 First Bar
BiG Room Saturdays (The Sexiest Caribbean Dance Party)
Massive B, Dj Norie, DJ BIG REEF, Young Chow, DJ Stakz, Riggo Suave, DJ Speede, Milo Myles, Elegance Sounds
dancehallsocahip hop
Kiss Entertainment
QLEEZY BIRTHDAY BASH
DJ Dimix
hip hopdancehallafrobeats
New York City
Free Hookah Saturdays
Massive B, Dj Norie, DJ BIG REEF, Young Chow, DJ Stakz, Riggo Suave, DJ Speede, Milo Myles, Elegance Sounds
dancehallsocahip hop
Jouvay Night Club
The Power of a Dollar Pajama Party Edition
5ivestargoat
hip hopr&brap
New York City
French Montana
French Montana
east coast hip hophip hoppop rap
Dream Live Performing Arts Center
A MUSICAL MOMENT w/ ALLAN KINGDOM & KAMAUU
KAMAUU, Allan Kingdom
funkhip hopneo soul
New York City
HIPHOP AND R&B CRUISE
hip hopr&brap
Pier 36 NYC
B2 & Friends Presents: Private Situation
hip hopreggaetondancehall
THE PENTHOUSE
Saturday Night NYC
DJ Superstar Jay, DJ Lufresh
hip hopr&brap
Sugardaddy's Gentlemen's Club
THE CIPHER
Brainorchestra, '89 the Brainchild, Krash Battle, THECAINMARKO
experimental hip hopunderground hip hophip hop
Newark Culture Club
BLACK SUMMER NIGHTS YACHT PARTY
Cash Cobain, DJ Self, Novocaine
sexy drilljersey clubhip hop
Pier 15 East River Esplanade
Bobby Shmurda, Capella Grey, and Dave East
Bobby Shmurda, Dave East, Capella Grey
hip hopeast coast hip hoptrap
Crown Hill Theatre
THE AFTERS – DJs All Night
Omar SB, Alberto Reyes
altéafroswinghip hop
Union Hall
SUN 16 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, danceable sound.
energy
75
danceability
85
valence
50
grit
60
organicness
30
commerciality
95
tempo
45
vocality
95
About Rap
Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Typical instrumentation centers on the human voice and the Roland TR-808 drum machine, often incorporating deep basslines and syncopated percussion patterns that define its signature sound. Tempos generally reside between 80 and 110 beats per minute, fostering an energetic yet grounded mood that ranges from socio-political commentary to celebratory anthems. Semantically, the genre evolved from funk and disco traditions, eventually becoming a global pop phenomenon that heavily influences R&B, electronic dance music, and contemporary rock styles.
Also known as: Rap music
Parent genre:Hip Hop
Rap events in New York City this month - FAQ
- What Rap events are in New York City this month?
- Mood tracks all Rap events in New York City this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
- Where can I find Rap in New York City this month?
- Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Find every Rap venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Rap music?
- Rap originated in the Bronx during the late 1970s as a core element of hip-hop culture, characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech delivered over synthesized beats or sampled loops. Typical instrumentation centers on the human voice and the Roland TR-808 drum machine, often incorporating deep basslines and syncopated percussion patterns that define its signature sound. Tempos generally reside between 80 and 110 beats per minute, fostering an energetic yet grounded mood that ranges from socio-p…
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