THE FATHER OF HIP HOP
Clive Campbell aka “DJ KOOL HERC”
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Jamacian-born came to the South Bronx of New York in 1967
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Black and Latino ghettos – Block Parties
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DJ – a “master” of the music system, arranged parties, made a “speech-feast” into
the microphone and became known as the MC (Master of Ceremony).
HIP HOP – AN UMBRELLA OF CULTURE
Graffiti
Street Art
Or Vandalism?
Vandalism
BREAK - DANCING
Repeating the instrumental breaks between the verses
Dancers came out to the dance floor and showed off their skills
The mark for enthusiasm of the dancers for such breaks dubbed them B-Boy or G-Girl
“Breaking” street slang for “getting excited” , “causing a disturbance”
Two turn tables we used so that the “Break” of the song could be repeated
Acrobatic / Quick Footwork / Floor work for Spins and Strength moves
STREET SPORTS
STICK BALL
S K AT E B OA R D I N G
STREET SPORTS CONT.
ST R E E T DA N C E
COMPETITION
OUTDOOR
BASKETBALL
DANCE STYLES WITHIN HIP HOP
 Locking –
 Popping ^ Floating
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^ Electric Boogaloo
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^ Strobbing
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^ Waiving
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^ Robot
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^ Egyptian
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^ Pop corn
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^Tutting
OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP
In its early years, Hip Hop was a “voice” for the unrest for the youth of low-economic
areas as the culture reflected the social, economic and political realities of their
lives.
Negative Aspects – music and lyrics represented
 Violence
 Profane language
 Sexual content
 Gangs
 Drugs use
 Unhealthy relationships
NEW SCHOOL HIP HOP
Mid 1980’s a second wave of hip hop music that was less aggressive and taunting
and became more socially acceptable
Beastie Boys
LL Cool J
America’s Best Crew
Jabbawockeez