Welcome!

Thank you for visiting (Bigger Than) Hip Hop's Blog. What is this you ask. Well, the (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project is a not-for-profit organization started by a small group of New York University students with varying backgrounds and talents, all unified by Alicia Bell, the founder. Alicia embodies everything this organization strives for in meaning. Three of her life’s passions are people, education, and hip-hop. These three entities encapsulate everything she does in her life, whether it is pursuing a career in social work, volunteering at educational facilities, or inspiring other artists in their mediums of expression. Having found a desire to be more of a leader in society, she combined these passions to create an environment in which to forward society, creating what is now known as (Bigger Than) Hip Hop.

Our Vision
The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project envisions a time when hip-hop, as a widely accepted form of expression, can further society by empowering youth and revolutionizing the way we view education, equality, and empowerment.

Our Mission
The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project aims to provide personal and educational empowerment in an environment of intergenerational learning for young people and simultaneously increase the unity and positivity of hip-hop. We aim to do this by organizing and facilitating workshops that teach the elements of hip-hop – namely deejaying, emceeing, breakdancing, and creating graffiti art.

Our Partners
Community Partners: BTHH will partner with three different types of organizations in order to carry out our mission: middle schools, shelters for young people experiencing homelessness, and correctional facilities for youth.
Fundraising Partners: BTHH will partner with clothing designers to develop a line of BTHH goods to sell during fundraisers and community showcases. We also have connections with venues that will host our fundraisers.

In addition to Alicia, (Bigger Than) Hip Hop consists of the following people:
Bridget Rochios, Co-Director, is a junior at NYU’s College of Arts and Science majoring in Sociology and minoring in Public Health & Policy. She has worked with the American Group Psychotherapy Association and has been an active member of community outreach throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Examples of her exemplary community involvement include creating camps for youth, organizing events, and supplying necessities and blankets for patients at Children's Hospital Oakland. She has been active in the hip-hop community in both New York and Oakland. She brings her organizing experience and musical passion to (Bigger Than) Hip Hop.

Pamela Nguyen, Director of Finance, is a third-year marketing and management student at New York University Stern School of Business. She is also seeking a minor degree in Public Policy and Management. Pamela has spent most of her college career fighting the political and social injustices of the underprivileged in America. Her academic work in social entrepreneurship has been recognized by the Berkley Center of Entrepreneurship in NYU, and she has been highly involved in the education publishing industry through Scholastic Corporation. Pamela will bring her not-for-profit development and curriculum development experience to (Bigger Than) Hip Hop.

Mustafah Greene, Director of Design, is a graduate of Kingsborough Community College. After refining his eye for quality design aesthetic and artistry, he earned his degree in graphic design. Since graduating, he’s used what he’s learned to influence the world around him through visuals – creating the company FunkTheFormula Inc. is one such venture. FunkTheFormula is a fashion line that not only is looking to set the next standard in trendy, fashionable, funky clothing, but is also a manifestation of hi multifaceted creative expression, the culmination of Mustafah’s identity. He will bring his aesthetic eye to (Bigger Than) Hip Hop.

The (Bigger Than) Hip Hop Project is a movement. We are all (Bigger Than) Hip Hop.