In this Feb. 6, 2015 file picture, Russell Simmons presents the Vanguard Award on phase during the NAACP that is 46th Image in Pasadena, Calif. Simmons stated Thursday, March 19, 2015, that The situation will feature a story that is original by writer and hip-hop historian Dan Charnas and aims to premiere in nyc in belated 2016. (Picture by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
MARK KENNEDY, AP Drama Author
NY (AP) — Music mogul Russell Simmons is creating a whole new phase musical that may commemorate three generations of hip-hop, from Run DMC to Kanye western.
Simmons stated Thursday that “The Scenario” will feature a story that is original by writer and hip-hop historian Dan Charnas, composer of “The Big Payback: a brief history for the company of Hip-Hop.” He’s planning to premiere it in new york in belated 2016.
“People will sing along and leave delighted,” Simmons stated. “So nearly all these tracks will achieve everyone within the audience. That hardly ever takes place.”
Simmons, whom won a 2003 Tony for creating “Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam,” said the latest musical will have love tale, have a fight-the-power element and start to become a “celebration of hip-hop.” It is nevertheless being written and track selection will probably be a tough task.
“There are countless great tracks!” he stated. “Do we need one thing from Kurtis Blow? From Drake? we just don’t know. Jay-Z? LL Cool J?”
Simmons had been one of the primary players when you look at the hip that is burgeoning scene within the 1980s. He's co-founder of this pioneering Def Jam Recordings record label, which includes represented such designers like the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J and Kanye western. להמשיך לקרוא