September 6, 2012
Published On PRweb.com
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2012 – On Saturday, September 8 for what will be their 2nd international performance and the first ever in the UK, Namel “Tap Waterz” Norris and Ricardo “Rick Fire” Velasquez will perform 5 of their top songs including 2 of their most successful, ” Welcome To Reality” which featured Snoop Dogg and “Welcome To 4 Wheel City/The Movement”. “Even though we are not participating in the games as athletes I still feel like a Paralympian because we all have overcome obstacles and worked hard to get here, the only difference is our sport is rap music.” adds Norris.
As advocates for People with Disabilities while also serving as “Cultural Ambassadors” both Namel and Ricardo are unstoppable. They’ve been described as “Innovators”, “Future Icons” and “Community Leaders” and now they are taking their brand worldwide! “I feel honored to have the opportunity to travel overseas to London from New York City to represent the United States, Hip Hop music, and share our story with thousands of Paralympic athletes and spectators from all over the world” states producer Velasquez.
The Paralympics opening ceremony kicked off on Wednesday August 29, with events running from Thursday, August 30 through to Sunday, September 9. Unlike the Olympics, many of the events run throughout the two weeks with athletics, swimming and wheelchair basketball among the sports that are in action throughout the 10 days. As TV viewership and ticket sales have soared this year more than in previous years 2012 is sure to be memorable. The closing ceremony festivities will feature performances by Jay Z, Coldplay and Rihanna on Sunday September 9th. “The London 2012 Paralympics will be a landmark for people with disabilities everywhere. A landmark in the progress of mankind towards light and seeing immense capability and possibility. ” Seb Coe chairman of the London 2012 organizing committee.
The London 2012 Paralympics will be the biggest Paralympic Games ever featuring 4,280 athletes from 166 countries who will compete in 20 sports. As the Paralympics are providing a world stage, “4 Wheel City” will definitely be a welcomed addition and are sure to make the audience want more.
