A BMP infographic featuring a photo of DJ Kool Herc from his youth, standing behind two tables and a microphone. The texts says: DJ Kool Herc soon became a local legend influencing others who attended his parties—kids like Joseph Saddler. Joseph attended Herc’s shows and began DJing using the name “Grandmaster Flash.” On 8.11.1973, in the Bronx, Clive Campbell just wanted to help his little sis raise some cash for new school clothes using the sound system skills he learned in Jamaica; instead he launched a music revolution.

Herc soon became a local legend and influenced other young people. Clive Campbell just wanted to help his little sister raise some cash for new school clothes; he had inadvertently launched a music revolution. #raphistory #hiphop #rap #DJKoolHerc #hiphophistory #raproots #blackmusicmonth 12/14