Nov 11 Nov 11 History: New York City blackout provides a generation of new York DJs with equipment BYO Music, History, Hip-Hop The New York City blackout of 1977 resulted in widespread looting and awesome in many of the poorest neighbourhoods throughout the city.
Oct 11 Oct 11 History: Afrika Bambaataa forms Universal Zulu Nation BYO History, Hip-Hop Inspired by DJ Kool Herc and Kool DJ Dee, Bambaataa wanted to form an organisation that would inspire gang members and disenfranchised youth all over the world.
Jun 10 Jun 10 History: DJ Kool Herc invents hip-hop at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue BYO History, Hip-Hop Clive Campbell, aka DJ Kool Herc, hosted a party in the rec room f his apartment building at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx.