Mayday Beach 2006

A summer hip-hop festival doesn’t have to be limited to just beats and rhymes. Along with a full day of performances by acts from all over the country, Mayday Beach 2006 includes a “pimp my ride” competition that awards prizes to the best crunk dancers and hottest bodies. And, of course, there’s a gratuitous bikini contest. Some of the acts set to hit the stage include Bay Area artists Rich the Factor and E-40 as well as dirty South rappers Juvenile and Youngbloodz. The event also offers a platform for local up-and-comers to perform and promote material. Stock up on aspirin; by the end of the day, your neck’s going to hurt from all that nodding. — Andy Vihstadt