DJ Kool Herc

Overview

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Birthday
Apr 16, 1955 (70 years old)

DJ Kool Herc

Known For

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall
1h 33m
Movie 2023

Bad Like Brooklyn Dancehall

Executive produced by Shaggy, this documentary brings in heavy hitters like Sean Paul, Ding Dong, and many more, including Shaggy himself, to tell the story. With never-before-seen archival footage that bridges the journey from Kingston to Brooklyn, this film will delight not just dancehall fans but believers of the power of music to bring people together. The film is an experience that will have you on your feet dancing.

From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop
1h 0m
Movie 2017

From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop

A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

Sample This
1h 25m
Movie 2013

Sample This

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

VERSUS
1h 4m
Movie 2008

VERSUS

Portrait of the "battle phenomenon" in the Hip-Hop scene in France. In recent years, these artistic confrontations have been multiplying across France, encompassing dance, DJing, and even graffiti. However, what has been drawing crowds recently is the "MC Clash."

5 Sides of a Coin
1h 20m
Movie 2004

5 Sides of a Coin

"5 Sides of a Coin" is a comprehensive overview of the worldwide cultural movement of Hip-Hop.

The Freshest Kids
1h 34m
Movie 2002

The Freshest Kids

From the Boogie Down Bronx and beyond, the history of the b-boy.

The Making of Sun City
0h 51m
Movie 1985

The Making of Sun City

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

Biography

DJ Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell , is a Jamaican-American DJ and performer who is credited with helping originate hip-hop music in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s through his "Back to School Jam", hosted on August 11, 1973, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.

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