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show: Celebrate Kool Herc’s Birthday w/ DJ Scratch, Just Blaze, DJ Premier and DJ JS-1 @ Sutra Lounge (April 26th)

Ming-Tzu — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:12:55 +0000

Hosted by the one and only Big Jeff.

The Hip Hop Family Tree: A Look Into The Viral Propagation Of A Culture

Ming-Tzu — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:29:43 +0000

Mele Mel and Grandmaster Caz Performing “The Message” / vdos

Ming-Tzu — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:01:39 +0000

Recorded at the Kool Herc tribute and Mele Mel 50th birthday bash a few weeks ago. Big ups to Big Jeff for putting the event together.

Below, bonus video of General Mele Mel sounding off.

seen: Grandmaster Caz and Mele Mel @ Kool Herc Tribute/Mele Mel 50th Birthday Bash

Ming-Tzu — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:18:14 +0000

Reminder: Kool Herc Tribute + Mele Mel’s 50th Birthday Bash, Live in NYC Tonight

Ming-Tzu — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:07:43 +0000

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Tribute to Kool Herc + Mele Mel’s 50th Birthday Bash, Live in NYC (May 17th)

Ming-Tzu — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:19:32 +0000

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Recent Footage Of Kool Herc Discussing His Health, History

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 03:47:45 +0000

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“Hip-Hop’s Founding Father Kool Herc Hospitalized” (updated)

grndgd — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:01:02 +0000

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According to Gangstarr’s DJ Premier, Kool Herc’s health is deteriorating and he is in need of financial assistance, because he reportedly doesn’t have health insurance.

update from @DjTonyTouch:

@DJTONYTOUCH: @REALDJPREMIER Just spoke to Kool Herc.he’s ok and in good spirits.. needs surgery.THIS TUESDAY at SUTRA.we gonna do a collection for him.

according to @DjPremier you can send donations to:

@REALDJPREMIER: For all donations for Kool Herc…send to: Kool Herc Production PO Box 20472 Huntington Station, NY 11746

For paypal donations:

Send donations to paypal address cindycampbell1@aol.com. That’s Herc’s sister/manager Cindy Campbell.

“This is the man, when it comes to the breakbeats and the music and the Hip-Hop, is the originator of the craft” – Funk Flex on Kool Herc

Ming-Tzu — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:53:39 +0000

Funk Flex speaking on Kool Herc and Marley Marl at his most recent showcase in NYC.

Kool Herc, Coke La Rock, Cold Crush Brothers + Public Enemy / seen

Ming-Tzu — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:58:33 +0000

Spotted at the free show today in Central Park. When Kool Herc was doing his thing, cats around me were saying some disrespectful things e.g. get this guy outta here, next act please, etc. Seriously, is it unrealistic of me to ask that Hip-Hop fans know their history? They may not like the breaks Herc was spinning but at least acknowledge him for who he is. Is that too much to ask or am I just a dreamer?

Public Enemy, Kool Herc + Blitz The Ambassador Performing Live in Central Park (August 15th)

Ming-Tzu — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:49:36 +0000

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Public Enemy, Blitz The Ambassador & DJ Kool Herc

When: Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 3:00PM

Where: Central Park/Mainstage

Cost: Free

Coke La Rock / seen

Ming-Tzu — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:38:03 +0000

Spotted at the free Kool Herc show at Crotona Park tonight, Hip-Hop’s first MC Coke La Rock.

seen: Busy Bee, Grandwizard Theodore, DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel

CV — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:04:08 +0000

Photo by Dorothy Hong at a recent Sedgwick & Cedar + Joe Conzo Collaboration Event. Left to right: Busy Bee, Grandwizard Theodore, DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Caz, Melle Mel. Link

“Before you can do a museum that preserves their products, we should come up with a plan that preserves them. Who wants Grandmaster Flash’s turntables without Grandmaster Flash?” – KRS-One

Ming-Tzu — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:46:29 +0000

KRS-One touches upon issues similar to the ones he expressed at the Hip-Hop Museum inaugural event. Tell ‘em Teacha!

“Before we can even discuss an institution, let me discuss your welfare first. Have you eaten today? Have you showered today icon? Are you getting your money like you’re supposed to icon? Do you have legal representation? What about health insurance? Before we can even discuss a museum, a college, a hall of fame? While our icons are dying before our faces? This is what the argument is. Only Hip-Hop can build Hip-Hop’s museum. And this is not about icons. If you really feel Hip-Hop in your heart, you are Hip-Hop. But if you really feel Hip-Hop in your heart, then you don’t get your Hip-Hop from a CD. You walk up on Kool Herc and you say “Thank You” and out of your own love, reach in your pocket and hand him something. Honor those who created this whole thing. There has to be a higher level of respect for Flash, Bam and Herc.”

“Backstage after his SOBs album release show Raekwon & Kool Herc reminisce about ODB”

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:29:49 +0000

Davey D Interviews Cindy Campbell (Kool Herc’s Sister) / video

CV — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:10 +0000

We caught up w/ Cindy Campbell who we consider to be the first lady of Hip Hop. We talked to her about the work she’s done on behalf of her brother Hip Hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc. We tqalk to her about what took place August 11 1973 at 1520 Sedgwick Ave which was home to the first Hip Hop party.

Cindy explains that the party started out as a fundraiser for her to get some school clothes. She talked about how they actually had Old E 800 and Colt 45 being sold there and how it was a 25 cent for women and 50 cent for guys.. They made 500 bucks

She also explained how she herself brought slow jam records for her brother to spin..

Cindy also talks about other deals she’s done for her brother including how she talked Harry belafonte into making sure Herc’s character was positive in the movie Beat Street.

Lord Finesse and Friends Pay Tribute to Roc Raida / videos

Ming-Tzu — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:27:08 +0000

The second tribute show dedicated to the memory of Roc Raida went down a few months back and was organized by Lord Finesse. Performers and appearances by the likes of Kool Herc, Jazzy Jay, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Sadat X, A.G., Immortal Technique, Neek The Exotic, O.C. and The Beatnuts. Peace to Ness for letting me record. More videos after the jump. link

Kool Herc, Tony Prince (DMC Co-Founder) and Busta Rhymes Speak on Roc Raida, Live in NYC / videos

Ming-Tzu — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:00:23 +0000

Kool Herc, Flash, Theordore, DXT, Imperial Jay Cee, Rob Swift, Steve D @ Brooklyn Guitar Center Today 10/15 7pm for Grand Opening of the DJ Experience

CV — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:11:24 +0000

Guitar Center Brooklyn is located on 139 Flatbush Ave. Link

Public Enemy Celebrates Flavor Flav’s 50th Birthday, Live in NYC / videos

Ming-Tzu — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:29:08 +0000

Massive update to our youtube channel over the weekend, totaling 26 videos from the Public Enemy + Flavor Flav 50th birthday celebration that went down a week or two ago. Not only was it a PE show but the group decided beforehand that they were performing the entire “It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back” album in its entirety. Add on guest appearances AND performances by legendary artists Ice-T, Mele Mel and The Kangol Kid. Peace to Kool Herc, Chuck Chillout, Easy Mo Bee and Psycho Les in the building.