Carnegie Hall's history of African American Music. Learn more about how rap music and hip-hop music evolved from the 1970s to the present day.

Curious about hip hop history? Check out our comprehensive history of hip hop dance, music, and culture, with a timeline of important events.

Aug 6, 2023 · 1980s. 1980: Kurtis Blow's “The Breaks” becomes a Top 5 R&B hit and is the first hip-hop song to earn gold record certification for sales of ...

The Old School. 1979 – 1983 ; The Conscious Wave. 1983 – 2000 ; The East vs. West. 1991 – 1997 ; The Rise of Southern Rap. 1990 – 2005 ; The Bling Era. 1997 – 2006.

May 24, 2019 · It dates back to the 1920s, when the earliest form of hip-hop dance was invented. It includes the Jamaican dancehall toasting era of the '50s ...

1970. Hip hop was born. It began on the streets of The Bronx, New York City. · 1973. House party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue. It is said to be the first hip-hop ...

Jan 29, 2024 · Hip-hop started as a small movement and became a cultural phenomenon. Here's a timeline of the genre's history from 1970 to the present day.

A Timeline Of Hip-Hop's Development. 1973 – On Aug. 11, 1973, Clive "Kool Herc" Campbell DJs a back-to-school party organized by his sister, Cindy Campbell, in ...