The 2025 Momentum Symposium is shaping up to be an event you won’t want to miss. Whether you are a student on your journey into the professional world, an educator looking to connect with local musicians, or a patron of the arts interested in learning more about the intricacies of the music world, Momentum has something for you.

This year, the Alabama Symphony is proud to partner with Shaheed and DJ Supreme. This hip-hop duo are the local Birmingham Legends, founders, and artists behind KRU. “Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding (KRU) is an educational initiative that empowers the youth by teaching them the four core elements of Hip Hop through peace, love, and having fun and to help them express themselves in a positive manner that will assist them in their life mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.” This educational initiative strives to preserve the hip-hop artform through educating the next generation in the appreciation and application of hip-hop. This year, Shaheed and DJ Supreme were invited to perform with the ASO with orchestral tracks to their songs written specifically for this collaboration.

Want to learn more about this dynamic duo? Catch them at these Momentum events:

A Night with the ASO, feat. Shaheed and DJ Supreme Thurs., Feb. 6th, 2025 | 7 pm Free and open to all! ASO’s 2025 Momentum Symposium will open with Hip Hop sensations Shaheed and DJ Supreme. In a throwback to the golden age of hip-hop, Shaheed and DJ Supreme join the ASO for an evening of rhythm, rhyme, and flow! With positive messaging, including songs that support the good work of UAB Arts in Medicine, UAB Brain Institute, and other local Birmingham Not for Profits, the ASO’s Daniel Cho leads the orchestra in this premiere performance, fusing together the genres of hip-hop and symphonic music.

Keynote Address: Momentum will open on Friday, Feb. 7th, with an address from Shaheed and DJ Supreme. Join us as they kick off the day with inspiring words from their experiences in music production, education, and starting a nonprofit.

Roundtable Discussions: Discuss the work being done throughout Birmingham to support the community with Shaheed and their UAB medicine partners.

The ASO will host these as well as a range of other presenters. To learn more about our other presenters, check out this article. To register for Momentum, visit here.

We look forward to seeing you in Birmingham for Momentum 2025.

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Thanks to our sponsors: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, National Endowment for the Arts, Regions Financial Corporation, Dr. Mary Jo Ghory, and Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama.