Old School Hop-Hop – Page 5 – The History OF The Golden Age Of Hip-Hop 1974

Big Daddy Kane • Apr 7

Big Daddy Kane

Big Daddy Kane, born Antonio Hardy on September 10, 1968, is an American rapper and actor who was a prominent

Gang Starr • Apr 7

Gang Starr

Gang Starr was a legendary hip hop duo consisting of MC Guru (Keith Elam) and DJ Premier (Christopher Martin), formed

A Tribe Called Quest • Apr 7

A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest is a legendary hip-hop group formed in Queens, New York in 1985. The group consisted of

De La Soul • Apr 7

De La Soul

De La Soul is a hip hop group that formed in Long Island, New York in 1987. The group consists

Beastie Boys • Apr 7

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were a legendary hip hop group that formed in New York City in 1981. The group consisted

Rock Steady Crew • Apr 7

Rock Steady Crew

Rock Steady Crew is a legendary breakdancing crew that was formed in the Bronx, New York City, in the late

Newcleus • Apr 7

Newcleus

Newcleus is a pioneering electro and hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York, that was formed in the late 1970s.

Warp 9 • Apr 7

Warp 9

Warp 9 is a hip hop and electro-funk group that was formed in New York City in 1982. The group

Marley Marl • Apr 7

Marley Marl

Marlon Williams, known professionally as Marley Marl, is a hip hop producer, DJ, and radio personality from Queensbridge, New York.

Public Enemy • Apr 7

Public Enemy

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed in Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group is known

Boogie Down Productions • Apr 7

Boogie Down Productions

Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was a hip-hop group formed in the Bronx, New York City, in 1985 by KRS-One (born

Schoolly D • Apr 7

Schoolly D

Schoolly D, born as Jesse B. Weaver Jr., is an American rapper and producer who is considered one of the

Lady B • Apr 7

Lady B

Lady B, born as Wendy Clark, is considered one of the pioneers of rap music. She was born on December

Spoonie Gee • Apr 7

Spoonie Gee

Spoonie Gee is a pioneering MC in the early days of hip hop. He was born in New York City

DJ Hollywood • Apr 7

DJ Hollywood

DJ Hollywood, also known as “The Grandfather of Hip Hop,” was a pioneering DJ and MC who helped to shape

Coke La Rock • Apr 7

Coke La Rock

Coke La Rock is widely considered to be the first MC (master of ceremonies) in the history of hip hop.

The Sequence • Apr 7

The Sequence

The Sequence was an all-female hip hop group from Columbia, South Carolina, formed in 1979. The original lineup included Cheryl

Funky 4 + 1 • Apr 7

Funky 4 + 1

Funky 4 + 1 was a hip hop group from The Bronx, New York, formed in 1976. The original members

LL Cool J • Apr 7

LL Cool J

L Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has been a major force in

Cold Crush Brothers • Apr 7

Cold Crush Brothers

The Cold Crush Brothers are a pioneering hip-hop group from the Bronx, New York, that were active in the late

DJ Red Alert • Apr 7

DJ Red Alert

DJ Red Alert, born Fred Crute in 1956 in Harlem, New York, is a legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality

Jazzy Jay • Apr 7

Jazzy Jay

Jazzy Jay, born John Byas in 1961 in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a legendary hip-hop DJ, producer, and music executive

Run DMC • Apr 7

Run DMC

Run DMC is a pioneering hip-hop group that formed in Hollis, Queens, New York in the early 1980s. The group

Eric B. & Rakim • Apr 7

Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim were an influential hip-hop duo from Long Island, New York, consisting of DJ Eric B. (born

Grand Wizzard Theodore • Apr 7

Grand Wizzard Theodore

Grand Wizzard Theodore, born as Theodore Livingston in 1963, is a legendary hip-hop DJ and turntablist from the Bronx, New

DJ Disco Wiz • Apr 7

DJ Disco Wiz

DJ Disco Wiz, born as Lee Quiñones in 1957, is widely considered as one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing.

DJ Kool Herc • Apr 7

DJ Kool Herc

DJ Kool Herc is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of hip-hop music and culture. He was born

Afrika Bambaataa • Apr 7

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa is a pioneering figure in hip-hop music and culture. He is best known for his contributions to the

Kurtis Blow • Apr 7

Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow, born Kurtis Walker, is a pioneering figure in hip-hop music and culture. He was one of the first

Lovebug Starski • Apr 7

Lovebug Starski

Lovebug Starski, born Kevin Smith, was an influential hip-hop DJ, MC, and producer who was active in the New York

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five • Apr 7

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were a pioneering rap group that emerged in the late 1970s in the Bronx,

Sugar Hill Gang • Apr 6

Sugar Hill Gang

The Sugarhill Gang is an American hip hop group that is widely regarded as one of the pioneering acts of

HipHop History • Apr 6

History of HipHop

Hip hop is a music genre that originated in the African American and Latino communities in the South Bronx of

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