DJs, producers, collectors, artists, or lifelong hip-hop fans, the International Flavor Summit is where Baltimore meets the world!

Get ready for a one-day collision of sound, style, and culture. The Flavor Summit kicks off April 12, 2026, transforming The Garage at R-House in Baltimore into a living, breathing celebration of hip-hop’s global creative force.

At the heart of the day is an exclusive, in-depth conversation with legendary DMC Champion DJ Rob Swift of the X-ecutioners—also founder of the Brolic Army Online DJ Academy and one-half of Da Odd Couple with Mista Sinista—as he breaks down his powerful new book, The City of Hip-Hop. Expect stories from the front lines of DJ culture, insight into the art of turntablism, and reflections on how hip-hop continues to shape cities, movements, and identity around the world.

But this isn’t just a talk—it’s a full-scale cultural experience.

Throughout the day, the Garage at R-House will pulse with:

• Awards honoring champions in music, art & culture
• Live MCs & DJs spinning everything from classic breaks to future-forward beats
• A Producer Showcase featuring Loopdiggaz & The Machinists
• Hip-Hop Art Exhibitions showcasing visual storytelling from the culture
• A Vinyl Record Market and curated local artists, makers, and creative vendors

Whether you’re a DJ, producer, collector, artist, or lifelong hip-hop fan, the International Flavor Summit is where Baltimore meets the world—and where the culture connects across sound, art, and community.