Questlove Supreme
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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- The origins of hip hop in the Bronx were influenced by disco and the blending of music genres.
- Block parties and DJ battles played a pivotal role in the early development of hip hop, with DJs like DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash leading the way.
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The Birth of Hip Hop in the Bronx
The podcast episode discusses the origins of hip hop in the Bronx during the 1970s. It emphasizes the influence of disco and the blending of various music genres to create the foundation of hip hop culture.
