Don't fight the power — at least not in this context. Become PART of the power Saturday at New London's Octane when over a dozen local hip hop artists will perform for "Hip Hop Gives Back." 

Fifty percent of the all profits will be donated to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

It's quite a lineup, with artists from as far away as the Bronx and, of course, from across Connecticut: Ricky Bats, Sonny Daytons, Josh Millette, Chach, Gimmick, Tyler Castonguay, Premealom, D. Beau featuring Darren Horton, Tyler Lamarre, Witness, Mako Da General, EricBtheName, Tommy Keech and, the evening's host, Eli Font.

Hip Hop Gives Back was spearheaded by Font as a way of memorializing his father, who died two years ago of cancer. In a release, Font says, "This is something many of us can relate to ... It will be a night of good vibes, great local talent, and a time to network, make friends ... and have a good time, all while coming together to raise money for a good cause."

Hip Hop Gives Back, 8 p.m. Saturday, Octane, 9 Tilley St., New London; $10 advance, $15; (860) 437-7303.