
In the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip-hop in the South Bronx.

“The Message” communicates inner-city struggles to the masses, the Sugarhill Gang releases a Top 40 hit, and hip-hop meets art punk in downtown New York.

Run-D.M.C. and Def Jam bridge the rock-rap divide and Public Enemy raises consciousness.

Ice-T and N.W.A. put the West Coast rap on the map, documenting the reality of life in South Central LA. Dr Dre tops the charts with `The Chronic'.




In the 1970s, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hip-hop in the South Bronx.
“The Message” communicates inner-city struggles to the masses, the Sugarhill Gang releases a Top 40 hit, and hip-hop meets art punk in downtown New York.
Run-D.M.C. and Def Jam bridge the rock-rap divide and Public Enemy raises consciousness.
Ice-T and N.W.A. put the West Coast rap on the map, documenting the reality of life in South Central LA. Dr Dre tops the charts with `The Chronic'.