What's up peeps? It's your team at Itch FM, and today we're here to talk about one of the true legends of hip hop culture, DJ Kool Herc. Now, when we talk about the birth and evolution of hip hop, we can't forget about the contributions of DJ Kool Herc. He's the man who laid down the foundation for the whole movement, and without him, who knows where we'd be […]
Afrika Bambaataa, Crazy Dj Bazarro, ILLA GHEE, Napoleon Da Legend, Louie Skaggs, Robert Whitman, Prince, Ocean Wisdom, Eff Yoo, Ded Tebiase all in this episode of the Weekly Wind-Up 82 hosted by Shante Hudson We’re here with our 82 weekly news show Weekly Wind-Up 82 Features: For weeks allegations of sexual abuse have been aimed at Afrika Bambaataa and this is the 1st time he has addressed the allegations with […]
We're here with our 48th weekly news show. And in this weeks show Shante delivers you the following news: Afrika Bambaataa suggests Hip Hop needs to form a coalition to preserve the culture, Eminem provides the official sound track to the "Billy The Great Hope" movie, as well as videos from Da Rugged Remnant, Demrick and DJ Hoppa's featuring Jarren Benton and Madchild, Rapsody, and Murs's new album promo. Weekly Wind […]
In a recent interview with Vlad TV, the legendary KRS One stated he can't make no money in America due to the lack of respect for Hip Hop in the country. KRS commented on the political and social fabric of where Hip Hop was created from, and stated his generation never wanted to be apart of America. He stated "“Our parents were on their hands and knees begging to be […]
In celebration of 41 years of the Universal Zulu Nation, The main man Afriaka Bambaataa passed through Sway's "Sway In The Morning Show" to drop some knowledge. Afrika Bambaataa the architect of Hip Hop conveyed his perspective on present day Hip Hop and Rap music, and how he always knew Hip Hop would blow up this far. He also illustrates the influences of techno pop, funk, reggae and disco in […]
The pioneers of Hip Hop culture such as Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow and Melle Mel are among those who have been honoured by New York city council and received official proclamations on March 12 at the New York City Hall. Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow & Melle Mel Honoured By NYC Cornell University Library's Hip Hop Collection appointed Afrika Bambaataa as a visiting scholar for three years. In the role, he will visit […]
In this gem of a documentary called "Bronx River, Universal Zulu Nation And The Building Of A Global Movement”. The Bronx River community express the influences the iconic place where Hip Hop was born had on them and impact its had on their entire life. Various members of the Zulu Nation and Afrika Bambaataa, Cold Crush Brothers, Alien Ness and Popmaster Fabel also convey the impact the "Bronx River" area had on […]
One of the leading pioneers of Hip Hop Afrika Bambaataa is planning on creating a Hip Hop museum at Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx. The Armory is subject to several redevelopment proposals. Hopefully Afrika Bambaataa's proposal comes out on top! In the mean time catch the classic Afrika Bambaataa video called "Planet Rock". It still rocks in 2012!!!!!! Check out more from Afrika Bambaataa
