I put together these slides a few years ago when I went to an interview for my current job!
The slideshow is fast so you’ve got to be a quick reader.
Enjoy a (very) brief history of the old school!
Tags: hip hop, old school, video
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I picked up this video on eBay when an old graffiti site (can’t remember which one) closed down and sold all its content as a bundle of photos, with this video in as a bonus.
Entitled simply ‘Massive’ it is a few years old now and features a wicked ragga d’n'b track, seemingly entitled ‘Massive’ hence the name, over the top.
I heard Fabio play this tune on his Radio 1 show and had to look it up.
A brilliant mix of soul and drum ‘n’ bass with housy influences, a tune!
The video is filmed around Brighton where I live and work too, nice…
Tags: 2010, drum \'n\' bass, uk
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Amen Brother - The Winstons
Along with Apache & Funky Drummer this is one of the most sampled breakbeats ever.
For the full lowdown on this seminal break check out this excellent piece -
Tags: 1969, breakbeats, breaks, old school, turntablism, ultimate
3 years to the day since his death JB lives on through his music and everlasting influence.
RIP The Godfather.
Tags: dance, James Brown
This was the first night time hip hop event in the UK, I believe.
Look out for a very young Goldie at 2.09
I was there, aged 13, but had to leave at 11pm to get the last train home!
Thanks to iamdek for posting this on YouTube.
Tags: 1985, freestyle, hip hop, old school, uk
