THE PRESERVATORY
2ND ANNUAL
HIP-HOP JAM
An Intimate Night with Bahamadia & DJ Eclipse
The Preservatory’s second Hip-Hop Jam landed in the middle of National Suicide Prevention Month, and from the moment the doors opened at 3 p.m. the focus was as much on mental wellness and community care as it was on beats, bars, and style. Families, teens, and longtime heads moved between the live skate demo, food vendors, and walls in progress while DJs and MCs kept the energy steady. Breakers spun on the concrete, kids watched writers sketch outlines, and people caught up with friends they hadn’t seen in years.
As the sun went down the space tightened into an intimate venue. When Bahamadia stepped to the mic and DJ Eclipse dropped the first record, the Annex felt like a small club in the middle of a big city--sharp, calm, and locked in. Between songs, MC Dent and Ibe Hustles spoke openly about suicide, struggle, and the need to look out for one another.
Colorado Street Art’s Role
We worked behind the scenes to keep the visual side of the jam running smoothly--coordinating logistics with the artists, The Preservatory, and 303 Boards, handling paint procurement and organization, holding ladders, managing cleanup, and documenting works in progress and finished walls throughout the day.
Graffiti Artists
Performers & Hosts
