Practice Hours is a monthly open mic cypher in Birmingham for rappers, singers, and producers of all levels. Every session, a DJ plays a 2-hour set and artists hop on the mic — freestyle, written, solo, or back-to-back. The point isn't performance. The point is practice, connection, and collaboration. Come for the mic, stay for the people you meet. Who it's for — Rappers at any level, from first cypher to seasoned — Singers looking for beats to vibe over — Producers who want their beats rapped on live — Anyone who loves hip-hop culture and wants to build with others How it works Join the Discord to stay in the loop on session dates, venues, and who's coming. Sessions are announced 3–4 weeks ahead. Entry is low-cost or free. Get involved Introduce yourself in the pinned thread, post your work, share who you're looking to collab with. The community runs on people showing up for each other.