Hip Hop Global: Original Videos and Journals
stages | stajis| 1. defined at the points, periods, or step in a process or development. 2. a raised floor or platform, typically in a theater, on which actors, entertainers, or speakers to perform. To me, I believe that true visionaries not only have 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…
Founded in 1977, the crew’s original name was the “Untouchable Four B.Boys”. It consisted of four members, Joe-Joe, Easy-Mike, Jimmy-Dee, and P.Body 170th. A meeting was held in Echo Place Bronx, NY, at the residence of Jimmy-Dee. It was there that the ROCK STEADY name was born.Rock Steady Crew would serve only one purpose. To keep the steady flow on the dance floor.Rock Steady Crew would serve only one purpose. To keep the steady flow on the dance floor. What does the Rock and Steady mean? The word “ROCK” symbolized the concrete for the bumps and bruises sustained while performing. The word “STEADY” constituted the love and continuation of the art of BBoying.
When you think of the hip-hop culture, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are thinking of oversized tees, sneakers, and rap music, well, you are bang on! The fact is that hip-hop, which actually emerged in the 1970s in New York, has had a significant effect on street fashion. That’s right; the hip-hop culture brought with it several trends, especially the Sneakers trend. So it won’t be wrong to say that hiphop and sneakers fashion world go hand in hand. Some well-known brands, such as Adidas, Nike, Puma and Converse among others, are famous for their hip-hop sneakers.
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…