Rap groups like Naughty by Nature and Wu-Tang Clan were early adopters of the idea of selling merchandise to fans directly, and in the process, turned their logos into instantly recognizable images of the era that still resonate with fans today. If 30+ years of hip-hop’s best in playlist format scares you, get started with this mix from 1994.From the time Run-DMC hit the scene with their classic block logo three decades ago, to the popularity of Tech N9ne’s Strange Music gear today, hip hop has produced some of the most iconic, striking, and memorable logos in the history of the music business.

Its the History of Hip-Hop: The 80s… To read more head on over to Brooklyn Radio Get ready for the boombox breakdance era of early rap in New York City.

Youll start with the genres block party roots in the South Bronx with Grandmaster Flash and work your way through its mainstream acceptance with Run D.M.C. Here’s what they have to say for themselves and The History of Hip-Hop.Ĭosmo Baker, DJ Ayres, and DJ Eleven of The Rub present their history of hip-hop series on ! Beginning in 1979, the Reagan decade is counted down with each years pop hits, underground club classics, and obscure gems. That’s almost 30 years hip-hop to learn from. Brooklyn Radio’s seamless mix includes every year of hip hop’s history from 1980-2009. This year, make it your resolution to beef up on the history of hip hop. We’ve been sitting on this little gem for a while now: Allow me to introduce to you, Brooklyn Radio’s – The History of Hip Hop, a year-by-year compilation of the most influential songs of the genre. Since music and graphic design are often different sides of the same coin, and since ST8MNT has provided graphic design services for the recording industry since day one, music is an important element of our daily grind.

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