Connecting the dots, the history of the energy. (pt 2-4 after the jump). Peace to the teacher Popmaster Fabel, who also gave an insightful lecture at the Museum of the City earlier this month.
The notorious Black Spades was once the largest and most feared gang in New York City. Hailing from the Bronx, the Spades had as their warlord, Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. They were the precursors to Hip Hop.. We caught up with many of the members including original leader Bam Bam who gave Bambaataa his name. We spoke with Hip Hop legend Popmaster Fabel who is finishing up a documentary on early gang culture called ‘The Apache line’.
We also hear from Karate Charlie who was the President of the Ghetto Brothers which was another large Street Orginazation highlighted in Jeff Chang’s book ‘Cant Stop Wont Stop’..
[...] Posted by blendz72 on February 22, 2010 BLENDZ NOTE: IN THIS PART 1 INTERVIEW, DAVEY D. INTERVIEWS POPMASTER FABEL WHO LINKS THE HISTORY BTWN. THE BLACK SPADES AND HIP-HOP.FOR THE REST OF THE INTERVIEW YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT OVER HERE… [...]