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Hip hop is born
Clive Campbell (DJ Kool Herc) spins funk and disco records in a unique style for his sisters birthday party, and causes a revolutionary movement for decades to come
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Sugarhill Gang's claim to fame
As hip hop transitioned from a sub genre of funky instrumentals to creative lyrical songs, The Sugarhill Gang produced "Rapper's delight" a track widely regarded as the first hip hop record to become mainstream
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Rapping and Rhythm
Soon after hip hop gained traction, artists such as Grand Master Flash and Afrika Bambaataa began to extend on DJ Kool Hercs interjections over records, and soon enough rap was born
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Golden Age of Hip Hop
The early to mid 80s consisted of an uproar of notable artists such as
The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest and many more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_hop_music
