Hip-hop was not born on a big stage - it was created in backyards, clubs, and house parties. Guests at the meeting will listen to hits on vinyl and learn about the events, conflicts, and dreams that these tracks grew from. The guide to the world of hip-hop will be the collection Street Born. The Ultimate & Essential Guide to Hip-Hop. This record features tracks from artists who shaped the genre's perception for millions of listeners. Guests of the lecture will discover what helped hip-hop transcend the boundaries of a local phenomenon and enter the global music arena. The host will not "give a lecture"; instead, he will set the topic and pace for a general conversation. Participants can share impressions, debate, recall favorite albums, and discover new names. The meeting will suit those who have been listening to rap for a long time and those who just want to understand how the genre works and why it resonates so much. Listening to hip-hop on vinyl will be a separate pleasure: one can enjoy the pauses between tracks, the crackle of the record, and the differences in the sound of the performers. Additionally, guests will discuss why DJ techniques, samples, and the ability to create new meaning from fragments conceived by someone else are so significant for the genre. For those who love cultural history, it will be interesting to see how a "local scene" gives birth to a global fashion for hip-hop: its language, style of clothing, gestures, and visual codes. Those who listen to music on the go or through headphones will understand why recordings sound honest and fresh even decades after the song's release. And for those who write lyrics or create playlists, it will be useful to pick up techniques that are always relevant. Ideas on where to go in Moscow are collected on our website.