

Paradise Gray Part 1
Jan 3, 2024
Paradise Gray, a keystone of Hip Hop culture, talks about growing up in the Bronx, his time at the legendary New York City club, The Latin Quarter, and the origins of hip hop in the Bronx in the early 1980s. They also discuss the competitive nature of speaker setups and DJ battles, the influence of Mike Goldberg on the Latin Quarter, and the story behind a hit song and DJ reactions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Preserving Hip Hop Culture
02:53 • 18min
Discussion on Morris Levy and Two Ad Spots
21:00 • 3min
The Bronx Hip-Hop Scene in the Early 1980s
23:34 • 18min
Competitive Speaker Setups and DJ Battles
41:16 • 4min
The Influence of Mike Goldberg on the Latin Quarter Club
45:00 • 17min
The Story Behind a Hit Song and DJ Reactions
01:01:52 • 6min