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The free, family-friendly Dayton hip-hop music celebration hosted by Shaun "Supreme" Wilson features Carter (K. Carter) and performances by Tino, Reborn, E-man Jones, Seth Gilliam and The Fake News, Flam, Leroy Bean, Atlas, Jeremiah Lewis and R.U.D.E and DJ Cuest, all local artists.
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There will be a live podcast by The Open Gem Podcast. There will be food trucks.
Bryan Stewart, founder of The Longest Table Dayton and a 2017 Daytonian of the Week, nominated Carter for this week's honor.
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Here is what he told us about the show and Dayton:
What do you do and how did you get involved in it?
I am Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert and Instructor, and I am also a hip-hop artist. I graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor’s in computer science and I kind of just fell into cyber security. As for my music, I have been doing hip-hop music since a kid but didn't really take it seriously until I had graduated from college.
Why are you doing For Dayton by Dayton and what do you hope it accomplishes?
I am doing this concert because I want to give a wider audience the chance to hear my music. But even deeper than that, I want my friends who are the other artists to have a platform to display their talents as well. I want to this concert to show the downtown Dayton community that hip-hop music can be a positive entity in this community. We can have good positive shows at your place of business if giving the opportunity, and we do know how to conduct ourselves in a positive and professional manner.
What makes For Dayton by Dayton special?
The answer is in the title. This concert is for the city of Dayton by the city of Dayton. I see this concert as being the city’s own personal house party.
What superpower would you love to have?
Read people's minds.
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What would you do on a perfect date in Dayton?
My perfect date would be to grab some pizza at Wheat Penny, go to The Black Box Improv Theater, then walk across the street and have a drink at The Barrel House.
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What inspires you about Dayton?
Dayton's growing thirst for creativity, individuality and knowledge.
What is your favorite hidden gem in Dayton?
The Black Box Improv Theater. It is a great place to go and enjoy comedy with all performers living in Dayton.
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If you could change or bring one thing to Dayton, what would it be?
I would want to see more businesses started and stationed in west Dayton: grocery stores, restaurants, markets, etc.
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