Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Hip Hop Genesis – Global Impact & Living Legacy Having explored the vital spark and vibrant scene that gave birth to hip-hop in the 1970s Bronx, we now turn our attention to its explosive growth of Hip Hop Genesis and its global impact and living legacy. What began… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Bronx as Hip-Hop’s Genesis – Part 2: Global Impact & Living Legacy, Week 3
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Bronx Hip Hop: The Bronx as Hip-Hop’s Genesis – Part 1: The Spark & The Scene, Week 2
Written and original art by Dennis Harvell Hip Hop’s Genesis – Part 1: The Spark & The Scene The Bronx hip hop genesis, in the 1970s, was a borough in crisis, facing unprecedented economic hardship, urban decay, and social challenges. Yet, it was precisely within this crucible of adversity that a vibrant new culture was… Continue reading Bronx Hip Hop: The Bronx as Hip-Hop’s Genesis – Part 1: The Spark & The Scene, Week 2