Within its 45 blocks, Harlem harbors countless stories waiting to be heard. Channeling the raw reality of the Wagner Projects where he grew up, Neek Bucks shares a captivating story of his own with cinematic rhymes fueled by a gritty cadence as coarse as sandpaper. Etching his truth in the beat akin to initials carved on a bus bench, the critically acclaimed rapper spits truth punctuated by East Coast authenticity and an inimitable melodic sensibility. After generating millions of streams and inciting the applause of XXL, Flaunt, OkayPlayer, HotNewHipHop, Rap Radar, and more, he invites everyone into his world on his 2023 full-length, Blessed To The Max \[MNRK\]. “I don’t try to sound like anybody else,” he exclaims. “I have my own unique raspy voice, and it’s like an instrument to me. It’s authentic and real. When I hear a beat, I just go off the vibe and speak what’s on my mind.” Presented by Songbyrd. This is an all ages event.