DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw a party in the Bronx on August 11, 1973. That party is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop — 50 years ago.
The worldwide influence of hip-hop is unmistakable, and we’re giving it a proper tribute. Every week starting February 1, KEXP’s editorial team and DJs are bringing you personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations about how it all began.
Introducing: 50 Years of Hip-Hop from listener-powered KEXP.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1980: "The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1983: The Wu-Tang Clan and Asian Influences in Hip-Hop
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2005: “luv(sic) pt 3” by Nujabes
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2021: "Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2016: "Caroline" by Aminé
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2001: The Rivalry Between Jay-Z and Nas
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2012: "Oldie" by Odd Future
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1986: "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" by The Beastie Boys
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2000: The Soulquarians
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50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2006: "Mr. Me Too" by The Clipse
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1993: "Hip Hop Hooray" by Naughty by Nature
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2010: "Zodiac Shit" by Flying Lotus
50 Years of Hip-Hop - Scratching and the Art of DJing
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1977: Grand Wizzard Theodore and the Invention of Scratching
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1975: "Let's Take It to the Stage" by Funkadelic
50 Years of Hip-Hop - Hip-Hop's Origins
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2002: "Work It" by Missy Elliott
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 1987: "Paid in Full" by Eric B. and Rakim
50 Years of Hip-Hop - 2018: "Vindaloo" by Armand Hammer
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