This week in 1973, hip hop was born. And we have Cindy Campbell and DJ Kool Herc to thank. Hip hop's influence on American culture is immense and powerful, stretching across the worlds of business, education, entertainment, fashion, politics, technology, and more. As we mark the end of its 50th year, we hope to salute the genre in its many forms and places, from an apartment party in the Bronx to the Kennedy Center stage. Learn more about the history of hip hop at the #LinkInBio. | The Kennedy C

✅ DJ... - Underground Hip Hop Mixtapes & Rap Music Culture

It was in 1973 that DJ Kool Herc manned the turntables at that infamous “Back To School” jam and set in motion a cultural revolution. Rock The Bells is taking a look at that revolution all year long, starting with a look at the songs that defined the years since rap records kicked down the door in 1979. Hit the link in bio to read the full list. | Rock The Bells

DJ Kool Herc - breakbeat

From its beginnings with DJ Kool Herc Hip-Hop and Island culture have always been in lockstep 🎥: @littlelionsound/IG & @mc_brother_culture/IG | Rock The Bells