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DJ Kool Herc: How Hip Hop Was Born
The architect of hip hop gives his version of how the genre was born.
40 years ago in The Bronx, Cindy Campbell threw a back to school party. The DJ, and main attraction was her brother Clive AKA Kool Herc. That night all the elements came together and hip hop was born.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewed Guest | Kool DJ Herc |
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