Hip-Hop DJ's
This DJ was often known as "The father of hip-hop, pioneering breakbeats by looping percussion beats from funk records like James Brown's "Give it up or Turnit a Loose"
Who is DJ Kool Herc
This Geto Boys' 1991 track that vividly describes a drug-induced paranoia in the streets of Houston.
What is "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"?
This 1983 film, featuring break dancers from the Rock Steady Crew, brought breakdancing to mainstream audiences.
What is Flashdance?
This Wilmington, North Carolina-born MC, was the first female rapper to appear on wax with Funky 4+1 in 1979.
Who is Sha-Rock?
This 1998 film directed by Hype Williams, follows two friends as their drug-dealing empire crumbles due to a religious awakening, end with a powerful message about escaping the cycle of violence.
What is Belly?
This DJ from Smithville, Texas, developed the transformer scratch, a rapid on-off fader technique mimicking a robot voice.
Who was DJ Screw?
This 2005 hit by Three 6 Mafia, featured 8Ball & MJG and Nashville rapper young Buck for a Memphis-Nashville collab.
What is "Stay Fly"?
This b-boy known as Crazy Legs, is a legendary figure who helped define power moves in breaking?
Who is Richard Colon?
This Virgina-base duo met at Virginia State University in 1988, and later released their first project in 1992.
Who is Das EFX?
Run-DMC, Beastie Boys and LL Cool J appear in this 1985 film loosely based on the rise of Def Jam records.
What is Krush Groove?
This DJ organized the first international hip-hop tour in 1982, spreading the culture from the Bronx to Europe.
Who was Afrika Bambaataa?
The older brother of Juicy J, popularized the hit "Chickenhead" and is currently involved in prison ministry.
Who is Project Pat?
Breaking draws influence from this martial art, particularly in moves like the windmill and the flare.
What is capoeira?
From Richmond, VA, this battle-tested MC dropped the underground classic The Nod Factor, in 1995 and is known for rapid-fire freestyle skills.
Who is Mad Skillz?
This film follows Malcolm and his friends as they navigate a wild situation involving a backpack full of ecstasy in this 2015 coming-of-age dram-com.
What is Dope?
At the age of 12, this DJ accidentally invented scratching by abruptly trying to mute the record while being nagged by his mom for the loud volume.
Who was Grand Wizzard Theodore?
This Chamillionaire's hit single "ridin'" (featuring Krazie Bone) won the grammy for Best Performance by a Duo or Group in this year.
What is 2007?
In the late 80's, breakdancing spread globally through this cable television program that heavily featured street dancers.
What was Yo MTV Raps?
Little Brother hailing from North Carolina, consisted of these three artists.
Who is Phonte, Big Pooh and 9th Wonder?
This 1993 romantic drama featured poetry by Maya Angelou, follows a bickering couple, Justice and Lucky as they connect and find solace in each other amidst the backdrop of urban life.
What is Poetic Justice?
This groundbreaking 1982 track by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five introduced gritty social commentary to hip-hop lyrics
What is the "Message"
Produced by Mannie Fresh, the 1998 track "Ha" became a New Orleans bounce anthem.
Who is Juvenile?
While not recognized as an official sport until 2021, this country began major sponsorship of the culture by hosting major competitions beginning in 2007.
What is South Korea?
This underground MC who moved to Durham, North Carolina, became a central figure in the Justus League collective and was known for his sharp wit on tracks like "The Becoming".
"Who is Chaundon?
This 1983 Documentary captures the early NYC graffiti and hip-hop scene.
What is Style Wars?