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Hip-hop's early inspirations
Decades before hip-hop would become a "thing", performer Earl Tucker created a new type of dance move. He used floats and slides to invent new dance moves, and these dances were the inspiration behind breakdancing. -
Big sounds gain popularity
With the advancement of technology, performer Thomas Wong used a speaker to create a booming sound. People loved the big sound, and Wong used it to gain followers. -
The Break Beat
A new hit show called Live At The Apollo aired on TV. James Brown's band introduced a new beat called Break Beat, and it quickly caught on. -
James Brown's band continues
James Brown continued his advancement of the hip-hop movement. He recorded two new edgy songs that used high drum influences and helped the audience of hip-hop grow. -
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the history of hip hop ( 1970 to 2019 )
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Aretha Franklin's music
Star singer Aretha Franklin joined the emerging hip-hop movement. She recorded the song "Rock Steady," and it quickly caught on. -
DJ Kool Herc emerges
A new disc jockey named Kool Herc began playing music for block parties. He had emigrated from Jamaica, and he quickly caught the eye of others in the music industry. -
Hip Hop is officially born
Kool Herc joined Grandmaster Caz, Grandmaster Flash, and Afrika Babaataa in the music business. Their particular brand of music earned the nickname "hip-hop." -
DJ battling
During a performance at the Bronx River Center, DJ Afrika Bambaataa went head to head with Disco King Mario. It became a "DJ battle", which is now a major part of the hip-hop culture. -
The Rock Steady crew is formed
A group of hip-hop DJ's came together to form the Rock Steady crew. They would become the authorities in the hip-hop area, and they were made up of JoJo, Jimmy Dee, Easy Mike, and P-Body.