1520 Sedgwick Ave: The Birthplace of Hip-Hop

When the question “Who is the Godfather / pioneer of Hip-Hop” arises, 98% of the time, most will answer Kool Herc. The other 2% usually answer with Afrika Bambaataa, however, the credit undoubtedly goes to the former, Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell. The Jamaican born-and-bred innovator took the knowledge he gained while growing up in Kingston, Jamaica; captivated by the throbbing basslines emanating from stacks of speakers (known as sound systems) and adopted it while growing up in the South Bronx.

Guru – Respect the Architect f. Bahamadia (Buckwild rmx)

During the latest Live From Headqcourterz show, Premo let the people know that the Father of Hip-Hop, DJ Kool Herc is currently hospitalized. While information is slim on the exact details, it is known that he will be needing surgery, and being that he does not have access to health insurance, Premo and the rest of the Hip-Hop community is asking anyone who is willing and able to help out financially. Premo summed it nicely when he stated:

“We actually have a father of a culture that still lives, where in some cultures, you know, they already dead and gone, even though they may still be worshiped or reflected on in some type of way.”

For those in NYC, Tony Toca will be holding a collection for donations at Sutra this Tuesday. Those not in the Tri-State area can send their donations to:

Kool Herc Productions
PO Box 20472
Huntington Station, NY 11746