Welcome To
The Birthplace Of HipHop!
Celebrating
50 Years
of Hiphop
Hip Hop culture was born on August 11, 1973
at 1520 Sedgwick Ave and Cedar Park
Join us online from August 11th 2023 onward as we honor and celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary with private showings of a mind-blowing 1520 Community Center “exhibit” explaining the history and significance of the 1520 Community Center and its lasting impact on Hip Hop itself.
Hip Hop History:
Kool Herc
The "Merry-Go-Round" technique
Check out the story of DJ Kool Herc who introduced The Bronx to the very first use of dual turn tables while playing hard-edged funk music instead of disco. Herc then introduced the “Merry-Go-Round” which involved mixing instrumental breaks, rather than full songs, creating a continuous dance rhythm.
Latest Announcements
Senator Schumer and KRS-One honor the birthplace of hip-hop for its 50th anniversary
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and rapper KRS-One are reflecting on their efforts to preserve the birthplace of hip-hop as the art form celebrates its
Ice-T and KRS-ONE Blast the Current State of Hip-Hop: ‘It’s Time for This Generation to Get a Hold of Itself’
The legendary rappers reflected on the current state of hip-hop while celebrating 50 years of the trailblazing genre during Essence Fest in New Orleans Hip-hop
KRS-One Moves Into 1520 Sedgwick To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary
vibe.com – KRS-One has announced a new initiative celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, moving into the Community Center of 1520 Sedgwick, the address recognized as the birthplace
KRS-ONE BRINGS HIP-HOP HISTORY TO THE PEOPLE, SPECIFICALLY TO ITS FOUNDATION AT 1520 SEDGWICK AVENUE
blackenterprise.com – Hip-hop rolls through its 50th birthday and inspires fans worldwide. The self-proclaimed ‘The Teacher’ KRS-One continues to show up for hip-hop as a participant and a
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