Those who have studied the well-documented history of hip-hop, (check out Yes Yes Ya’ll to quickly get caught up), know the story of DJ Kool Herc and his infamous ability to mix beats and rhythms on turntables throughout clubs and block parties in New York City. That new sound and style quickly spread across not only the five boroughs but beyond, and by the mid-80s, acts like Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, and LL Cool J would become household names in the hip-hop scene. Of course, those early…
