Joseph’s project grows the relationship with local hip-hop artists that was seeded in 2022-23 by inaugural JustArts Fellow Josh Barbre. In collaboration with the Tucson Hip Hop Festival, he will create a series of events for UA students to gain direct experience in rapping and music production. Providing opportunities for students interested in hip hop to gain skills focused on production and related aspects including beginning a club and creating a competition event for students and the surrounding community.