The purpose of this collection is to analyze and appreciate the origins and development of 1970s Hip-Hop and its impact on American culture. I hope it helps more people understand Hip-Hop. Its content types include videos, images of musicians, and links to articles.

Hip-Hop, has its origins in the Bronx, New York City, during the 1970s. It emerged as a form of expression for African American and Latino youth in inner-city neighborhoods, who faced social and economic challenges. The roots of Hip-Hop can be traced to block parties and gatherings in the Bronx, where DJs played funk, soul, and disco records, creating a lively and danceable atmosphere. In addition to DJs, early Hip-Hop culture involved emcees (now known as rappers). Another crucial element in the birth of Hip-Hop was graffiti art. The 1970s and early 1980s saw the rise of iconic Hip-Hop artists and groups, such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., and The Sugarhill Gang, who helped popularize the genre and its unique style.

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Fuller, Bria J.(2023). HIP HOP’S IMPACT ON AMERICA. December 15, 2019, https://commons.trincoll.edu/briahiphopportfolio/2019/12/15/hip-hops-impact-on-america/.

From: Icon Collective, LLC. HIP HOP HISTORY: FROM THE STREETS TO THE MAINSTREAM. https://www.iconcollective.edu/hip-hop-history.

[Digital image] Your Voice is Power. “DJ Kool Herc”. https://www.yourvoiceispower.ca/module-2/music-as-a-way-to-express-voice.