Hip Hop Global: Original Videos and Journals
In the Hip Hop music scene, often are we used to catchy interludes, opulent wealth being showcased, and a beat to make you move your feet…but what happens when the music stops and we are back living the normal reality. Rarely, do we get the…
The Pioneering Genius of Grand Wizzard Theodore: Inventor of Scratching Vinyl Records The world of music has seen its fair share of innovators and trailblazers, but few have had as profound an impact as Grand Wizzard Theodore. Born and raised in the vibrant streets of…
The invention of Scratching: The backdrop to Rappers’ Rythme! Theodore Livingston a.k.a DJ Grand Wizard Theodore is credited for inventing the technique of “Scratching Vinyl Records”. At 12 years old, Theodore accidentally scratched his record after being startled by his mother. Today “Scratching” is considered…
The Origins and Roots of Hip-Hop: A Journey into Playground Entertainment As I delved deeper into the captivating world of hip-hop music, I found myself pondering its humble beginnings. Questions like “Where did it all begin?” and “What are the true roots of this musical…
In the Beginning From a simple magic marker tags to colorful and stunning murals on buildings, trains, and walls, graffiti has come a long way since its inception. By its very nature, graffiti is an inseparable part of hip-hop culture. There are some who consider…
Top Dance Choreographers in the Hip-Hop industry are all observed to be the pioneers of the craft after Michael Jackson. Since Urban Dance Hip-Hop is only a few decades old, it is an ever-growing behemoth. Today’s styling and demands are much different than they were back in the 1980s. Nowadays, Hip-Hop choreographers are finding fame as judges on popular dance shows. Gaining recognition as creators of breathtaking music video series.The Hip-Hop dance choreographers listed below are all worthy of recognition what they’ve contributed to the Hip-Hop industry.
Joseph Saddler aka, Grandmaster Flash is one of the trinity of godfathers responsible for evolving the hip-hop musical genre. Born on January 1th 1958 in Bridgetown, Barbados and raised in the Bronx, Flash attended Samuel Gompers High School where he learned how to repair electronic…
In 1973, the term “hip-hop” was still several years away from first being coined. It all started with a party Cindy Campbell threw to raise money for back to school threads. The party was held at 1520 Sedgwick Ave, The Bronx, NY in a small…
The gritty streets of 1970s New York City were marked by the presence of powerful gangs, and amidst them, one man’s transformation would lead to the birth of a revolutionary culture. Kevin Donavan, a prominent member of the “Young Spades” gang, faced a pivotal moment…