Some astrophysicists believe that the universe existed before the big bang, but if you reject that hypothesis, go ahead and ...

He was born Clive Campbell on April 16, 1955, in Kinston, Jamaica, but he’s best known as DJ Kool Herc. Hec’s family immigrated to the Bronx in 1967. Due to his size, kids at Alfred E.

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

DJ Kool Herc spun his turntables on August 11, 1973, introducing a now infamous drum break during a back-to-school party in his apartment at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. It wouldn’t take long for ...

From DJ Kool Herc to DJ Jazzy Jeff, these artists have not only played records but have also profoundly shaped hip-hop culture, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Grandmaster Flash was far ...

“We didn’t call it... Hip-hop has come a long way since DJ Kool Herc started isolating funk-record instrumental breaks to make Bronx dance parties even more danceable. Along the way, it ...

The NYC premiere of Studio 17: The Lost Reggae Tapes took place at the new Bronx Music Hall this past weekend, with cultural ...

Breaking originated in the Bronx in the 1970s. DJ Kool Herc realized that people tend to dance with more energy during the instrumental section songs, also known as the "break." He then created the ...

Kool Herc is widely credited with developing the ... record of the period because its use of scratching established the DJ as one of the key pillars of the song. The 1990s saw an increase ...