Tag: Turntablism

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

Bronx Hero: Grandmaster Flash

🎧 Bronx Hero of the Week: Grandmaster Flash: The Virtuoso of the Wheels of Steel The Foundations in the South Bronx Born Joseph Saddler in Barbados in 1958, Grandmaster Flash immigrated with his family and was raised in the South Bronx, a setting that would become the crucible of his musical revolution. His early passion for music, stoked… Continue reading Bronx Hero: Grandmaster Flash