BeatKonductaz Presents

The Rich Flip

A Little Richard Cultural Arts Experience

Saturday, August 15·Macon, Georgia

12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · The Mill Hill Cultural Arts Center · 213 Clinton Street

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Where Music,
Art & Community Meet

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What Is The Rich Flip?

Macon's musical legacy comes alive this August as BeatKonductaz presents The Rich Flip, a one-day cultural arts experience honoring the life, influence, and creative spirit of Macon's own Little Richard. More than just an event, it's an immersive celebration where music, visual art, education, and community intersect.

Why Little Richard?

Little Richard forever changed popular music with his fearless stage presence, groundbreaking sound, and uncompromising originality. His influence stretches far beyond rock & roll, inspiring generations of musicians across every genre.

Why Macon?

As one of Macon's most celebrated cultural icons, Little Richard's story deserves to continue inspiring future artists and reminding the world of the city's incredible musical heritage. Inspired by his groundbreaking legacy, the event explores how his fearless creativity continues to influence generations of musicians, producers, artists, and cultural innovators.

Why BeatKonductaz?

BeatKonductaz is a DMV-based producer collective and cultural platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art of hip-hop production through live showcases, educational programming, panel discussions, exhibitions, and community events. Their mission is simple: Document. Celebrate. Elevate.

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Macon Music Legacy

A City
Built on Sound

Macon, Georgia is one of the most musically significant cities in American history. The Rich Flip is not arriving in spite of that legacy—it's arriving because of it. This is the through-line from Richard Wayne Penniman to the producers and artists carrying his spirit forward today.

1932
Little Richard born in Macon, GA
1955
"Tutti Frutti" recorded, redefines popular music
1958
Capricorn Records era begins shaping Southern rock
1967
Otis Redding, Macon native, peaks on the pop charts
1969
Allman Brothers Band formed in Macon
1980s
A new generation of musicians begins drawing on Little Richard's rhythmic vocabulary
2020
Little Richard passes. Macon lays him to rest at Oakwood University
2026
The Rich Flip brings a cultural arts experience to Macon to honor his legacy

Event Highlights

A Full Day of
Creative Programming

Visitors will experience a full day of live entertainment, creative programming, and interactive exhibits designed to celebrate Macon's place in American music history while showcasing today's independent creative community. Tap any element to learn more.

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Producer Showcase

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A live producer showcase featuring original music inspired by Little Richard, alongside live sound design and beat-making demonstrations for visitors of all ages.

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Panel Discussion

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A hip-hop production and music industry panel discussion bringing together artists, educators, and cultural leaders for a candid conversation on craft and legacy.

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Live Painting

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Acclaimed visual artist Kevin "SCENE" Lewis creates an original work live throughout the day, inspired by Little Richard's story and spirit.

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Art Exhibition

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A curated art exhibition celebrating Little Richard's cultural impact, featuring work from regional visual artists.

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Vendor Marketplace

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A local vendor marketplace featuring artists, creators, and small businesses, with priority given to Macon-based and Black-owned businesses.

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Community & Family

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Community networking and family-friendly activities throughout the day, designed as a meeting point between DMV and Macon's creative communities.

Featured Guests

The Lineup

The Rich Flip will welcome an incredible lineup of respected artists, educators, and cultural leaders.

Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey
Special Guest · The James Dewitt Yancey Foundation

Maureen Yancey—known to the world as Ma Dukes—is the mother of the late J Dilla and leads the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation. Her presence at The Rich Flip connects a legacy of transformative artistry to the same fearless spirit Little Richard embodied.

Shawn J. Period
Featured Artist · Producer

Brooklyn-bred, globally respected. Shawn J. Period is a producer and DJ whose work has shaped the sound of New York hip-hop and R&B across two decades—the exact lineage of originality The Rich Flip is celebrating.

Boca Floja
Featured Artist · International

Mexico City-based producer, visual artist, and cultural organizer. Boca Floja represents the global reach of the creative traditions Little Richard helped set in motion, making The Rich Flip a hemispheric conversation.

Dumi Right
Featured Artist

A respected voice in independent hip-hop culture, Dumi Right brings a global, community-rooted perspective to The Rich Flip's celebration of music, art, and creative legacy.

BeatKonductaz
Host Organization · DMV

The DMV-based producer collective and cultural platform behind the template for this event. BeatKonductaz has been documenting, celebrating, and elevating hip-hop production culture for years—and The Rich Flip is their first national chapter.

Celebrating Macon's Creative Legacy

Why The Rich Flip
Is Good for Macon

The Rich Flip is designed to strengthen Macon's reputation as a destination for arts, culture, and music tourism while supporting local businesses, artists, and nonprofit organizations. By connecting history with contemporary creativity, the event encourages new audiences to experience Macon's vibrant arts community and rich cultural heritage.

  • Visitors expected from across Georgia and neighboring states
  • Restaurant and hotel activity generated before and after the event
  • Retail exposure and foot traffic for Macon businesses
  • Opportunities for local creative entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations
  • Media coverage placing Macon in national arts and culture press
  • Long-term positioning of Macon as a hub for music and arts tourism
  • Narrative alignment with Macon's existing music tourism infrastructure
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In OHLOW's Words

"Little Richard didn't just invent Rock & Roll—he gave Rock & Roll its attitude." — OHLOW, Founder, BeatKonductaz

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2026 · Macon, Georgia
BeatKonductaz to Host The Rich Flip: A Little Richard Cultural Arts Experience in Macon, GA

MACON, GA — BeatKonductaz, a DMV-based producer collective and cultural platform, will bring The Rich Flip to Macon, Georgia on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Mill Hill Cultural Arts Center, 213 Clinton Street. The event is a one-day cultural arts experience honoring the life, influence, and creative spirit of Macon's own Little Richard.

The day will feature special guest Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey of the James Dewitt Yancey Foundation, internationally recognized producer and DJ Shawn J. Period, Mexico City-based producer and artist Boca Floja, independent hip-hop artist Dumi Right, and the BeatKonductaz collective. Programming includes a live producer showcase, live sound design and beat-making demonstrations, a hip-hop production and music industry panel discussion, live painting by acclaimed visual artist Kevin "SCENE" Lewis, a curated art exhibition, a local vendor marketplace, and family-friendly community activities throughout the day.

"Little Richard didn't just invent Rock & Roll—he gave Rock & Roll its attitude," said OHLOW, founder of BeatKonductaz.

The Rich Flip is designed to strengthen Macon's reputation as a destination for arts, culture, and music tourism, with visitors expected from across Georgia and neighboring states—generating opportunities for local restaurants, hotels, retailers, and creative entrepreneurs while celebrating one of America's most influential musical pioneers.

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Saturday, August 15, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Mill Hill Cultural Arts Center
213 Clinton Street, Macon, GA

Presented by BeatKonductaz

The Rich Flip EPK - Ma Dukes, Shawn J. Period, Boca Floja, and Kevin SCENE Lewis