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“Well hip hop is basically the whole culture of the movement. There's the rap which is a form of hip hop culture. It could be breakdancing, freestyle dancing or whatever type of dancing that's happening now in the Black, Hispanic and White community.”

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Afrika Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa, born John D. Davis, is a renowned DJ, music producer, rapper, and music activist. Born on April 17, 1957, he is considered one of the key pioneers of hip-hop music. Bambaataa is best known for his 1982 hit 'Planet Rock', which combined rock and electronic music elements and marked a turning point in the history of hip-hop. more

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