The mission of the H2A is to facilitate critical thinking, foster constructive social change and unity to instill tolerance, civic participation, social reform, and economic sustainability, while advancing Hip-Hop's culture through innovative programming.


H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey]

Social Awareness Through Media!

H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] is the media initiative of the H2A, which includes the H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival and Odyssey Awards. These events support our goals to utilize Hip-Hop culture as a tool to teach media literacy and social awareness.

  • H2O Distribution - Through the development of innovative technological tools and media affiliates, the Hip-Hop Association has created opportunities to share the best of the H2O Film Festival. The H2A has launched a distribution service that extends into network and cable television, theatrical, and the broadband and mobile markets. This service offers our media maker's maximum exposure and income generating opportunities.
  • H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival - H2O [Hip-Hop Odyssey] International Film Festival – The largest annual international Hip-Hop film festival in the world, showcases independent filmmakers and provides an alternative wide lens into the culture of Hip-Hop. H2OIFF works with aspiring and established filmmakers, encouraging them to develop work that highlights positive representations of Hip-Hop culture. H2OIFF offers training and networking opportunities, educational resources, panel discussions and an exhibition platform for video and filmmakers to display and define the variety of images and stories that depict Hip-Hop and its communities.

  • Odyssey Awards - The Odyssey Awards is the closing ceremony for the H2OIFF, where we announce the winners of the festival and acknowledge the most important Hip-Hop filmmakers, industry professionals and pioneers. This annual signature event features appearances and performances by Hip-Hop heavyweights such as, Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, MC Lyte, Kanye West, Roxanne Shante, and Ice T.

  • Defuse News is the official news service of the Hip-Hop Association. The mission of Defuse News is to connect the global Hip-Hop community through reliable news and information from a Hip-Hop perspective. Published monthly, Defuse News includes commentary from members of the Hip-Hop community, as well as information about global issues and developments, community announcements, and resources like grants, fellowships, and job opportunities. [Defuse More]