On this day 50 years ago (August 11, 1973), Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip-Hop music through the “breakbeat” DJ technique he used to keep the party rocking. Many aspiring emcees at the time paired ‘the break’ with the rhymes flowing through their […]
It was on this day 49 years ago (August 11, 1973) that Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip Hop music through the “breakbeat” DJ technique he used to keep the party rocking. Many aspiring emcees at the time paired ‘the break’ with the […]
It was on this day 48 years ago (August 11, 1973) that Kool Herc threw his legendary back-to-school basement party, which would go on to create the foundation for Hip Hop music through the “breakbeat” DJ technique he used to keep the party rocking. Many aspiring emcees at the time paired ‘the break’ with the […]
While you might believe that it is unlikely for anyone to really zone in who was the first person to ever be considered a rapper, the universal consensus from the people who were there back in the day, say that there is one name you have to point to. That would be an emcee named […]
It has been reported that the State of New York in conjunction with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office has given the Universal Hip Hop Museum a $3.5 million donation to begin its construction. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the museum’s Executive Director Rocky Bucano, “The grant from Governor Andrew Cuomo is a testament to […]
On this date in 1987, “Blastmaster” KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, “The Human 808” D-Nice and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew released their highly anticipated debut album Criminal Minded on B-Boy Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the “South Bronx” vs. “The Bridge” aka BDP vs. The Juice Crew beef on […]
After reuniting with Talib Kweli as Black Star for select dates, Yasiin Bey is continuing to bless Hip-Hop fans with culture as he unveils his latest venture, a Hip-Hop Art Gallery. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to Artnet News, Yasiin Bey is launching a new Hip-Hop inspired art gallery in the Port Morris neighborhood of […]
On Thursday, Hot 97, along with Street Soldiers host Lisa Evers, hosted their annual Town Hall Meeting in the South Bronx to support embattled NYCHA residents in the fight for basic human rights. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A panel headed the meeting, with a panel led by Lisa Evers, including multi-platinum rapper Ja Rule […]
In 1986 Boogie Down Productions responded to perceived disrespect in MC Shan’s “The Bridge” with “South Bronx,” starting one of the most legendary battles in Hip Hop history. The feud lasted many years and yielded many songs from multiple artists, but the general consensus is that BDP won with “The Bridge is Over.” Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
According to DNA Info New York, the City Council announced that it would pass legislation to rename the section of Sedgewick Avenue that includes DJ Kool Herc‘s old address, Hip Hop Boulevard. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in the South Bronx was the location where Kool Herc DJed some of the very first Hip […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After over a year of anticipation, the Baz Luhrmann directed, Hip Hop musical The Get Down has finally released a trailer via Netflix for the upcoming series debuting this year. The movie will follow a group of young, poor teenagers from the South Bronx through a 1970s NYC, during the […]
On this date 28 years ago, Scott Sterling aka DJ Scott La Rock of Boogie Down Productions was shot and killed in the South Bronx Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an attempt to break up a fight on 167th and University Avenue near the Highbridge Housing Projects in the South Bronx, Scott Sterling, known […]
