hip hop history
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On this day in 1985, Run DMC released their classic single (which was featured on the Krush Groove soundtrack), “Can You Rock It Like This?” Play play to take a trip down memory lane.
On September 30th, 1962, Marlon Williams, aka, “Marly Marl was born. Happy Birthday! He got his start as a New York disc jockey and eventually went on to produce some of hip-hop’s early biggest hits. Marly Marl has worked with hip-hop icons like Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, Masta Ace, Kool G. Rap, MC Shan […]
I was 10 years old when I first heard “My Posse’s on Broadway.” I had NO IDEA what Sir Mix-A-Lot was talking about but I knew the song was JAMMING! It was on this day (September 1st) in 1988, that the world was introduced to “Swass,” Sir Mix-A-Lot’s debut album. Take a trip down memory […]
The rap world was left shocked and saddened when news broke about the death of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, one-half of the rap duo Kris…
It's the 25th anniversary of Live-Aid and Run-DMC's performance today. This was a great moment for hip-hop. This performance brought the genre to the mainstream and showed hip hop had a heart. Check it out here!
