IT WAS ALL A DREAM-NOTORIOUS B.I.G.

Notorious B.I.G. aka Christopher Wallace biopic was released January 16 is a must see for hip hop film goers. The anticipated film features the struggle and success of the Notorious B.I.G. (Jamal Woolard) and the people who impacted his life, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs (Derek Luke), Voletta Wallace (Angela Bassett),  Faith Evans (Antonique Smith), Lil Kim (Naturi Naughton), Lil Cease (Marc John Jefferies), and Tupac Shakur (Anthony Mackie).  

Even though B.I.G. died in 1997 at the age of 24 his life still lives on through this film. The film opens the eyes of an audience that only knew him as a rapper; it shows him as a man with an undeniable talent that started off as a dream but soon turned into reality.

Biggie’s rhymes spoke about the struggle of the streets and having a dream of making it big as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

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R.I.P.  Notorious B.I.G.

Roots: Hip Hop in Philadelphia

Philadelphia for many years was the only city whose contributions to hip hop was valued as greatly as New York City’s by hip hop critics. Hip hop was popular in Philly as far back as 1976 and the New York Times newspaper coined Philly as the “Graffiti Capital of the World” in 1971, due to the influence of legendary graffiti artists, Cornbread. In 1980, the first female solo artist to record hip hop was Lady B, “To the Beat Y’All”, a Philly-area radio DJ.

In addition, Philly has produced some of the most well known rappers and DJs since the beginning of hip hop culture. DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince were one of the first to put Philly on the map as a hip hop headquarters.  They made music that crossed over to R&B and Pop radio stations. Also, an underground rapper, Steady B pushed the Philly underground sound with hard beats and rhymes which were reminiscent of early LL Cool J.

Also, The Roots, were the first proclaimed hip hop band in the area, that was followed by underground fans since the mid-1990s. Philly is also famous for early 2000’s mainstream acts such as Beanie Sigel, Eve, Freeway, State Property, Cassidy and Cyssero. The Philadelphia underground scene consists of Reef the Lost Cauze, Chief Kamachi, Hezekiah, Random, The Last Emperor, Jedi Mind Tricks, meek mill and so many more.

 

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History of the Mix Tape

Mix tapes go all the way before rap records were made and hip hop was born

” Mix tapes can consist of everything from reggae, slow jams, jazz, hip hop, and R&B soul.  However, they weren’t always called “mix tapes”, back in the 1970s; they were known as “party tapes”.

Back in the day, people loved partying in the clubs so much that they would pay DJs for their party tapes to take homes or to listen to in the car.

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa and the Soulsonic Force, Kool Herc and the Herculoids, were among the most popular crews of the birthing of hip hop that became successful not only from their DJ gigs, but from the recordings they made.

Grandmaster Flash credits himself, Kool Herc, and Africa Bambaataa as the originators of the mix tapes.

Mix tapes are less about displaying turntable skills and more a reflection of a DJ ability to find new talent and new music.

So if you’re a DJ, who says you have to stay in the background? As long as mix tapes are still around, you can still position yourself in the spotlight and become successful.

 If you would like any additional information about DJ Untouchable’s mix tapes please contact DJ Untouchable at info@deejayuntouchable.com and (Office) 336-833-4752 or (Cell) 267-269-9709 

 

The Origin of DJ’s in the Hip Hop Culture-Part 1

 

DJ’s have always been influential to Hip Hop Culture.  DJing is one of the four main “elements” of hip hop that includes MCing, graffiti, and break dancing.

While hip hop did not invent DJing, it has extended its boundaries and techniques. The first hip hop DJ was Kool DJ Herc a.k.a. the “godfather of hip hop”, a native of Jamaica who created hip hop through the isolation of “breaks. Herc was one of the most popular DJs in the early 1970s in New York, and he quickly switched from using reggae records to funk, rock and, later, disco, since the New York audience did not particularly like reggae. Because the percussive breaks were generally short, Herc and other DJs began extending them using an audio mixer and two records. Mixing and scratching techniques eventually developed along with the breaks. In addition to developing Herc’s techniques, DJs like Grandmaster Flash, Grand Wizard Theodore, and Grandmaster Caz made further innovations with the introduction of scratching.

In the early years of hip hop, the DJs were the stars, but their limelight has been taken by MCs since 1978, thanks largely to Melle Mel of Grandmaster Flash’s crew, the Furious Five. However, a number of DJs have gained stardom nonetheless in recent years. Famous DJs include Grandmaster Flash, Mr. Magic, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Scratch from EPMD, DJ Premier from Gang Starr, DJ Scott La Rock from Boogie Down Productions, DJ Pete Rock of Pete Rock & CL Smooth, DJ Muggs from Cypress Hill, Jam Master Jay from Run-DMC, Eric B., Funkmaster Flex, Tony Touch, DJ Clue, DJ Q-Bert.

Stay tuned for part 2 of The Origin of DJ’s in the Hip Hop Culture.  If you would like to discuss the history of DJ’s in further details contact DJ Untouchable at info@deejayuntouchable.com and (Office) 336-833-4752, (Cell) 267-269-9709 

 

DJ Untouchable

 

 

DJ Untouchable was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA and started DJing at the age of 15 on the streets of Philly.  His major influence came from his father, who himself was a DJ and a native of Jamaica.  With the rich Jamaican culture and music embedded in his family, his father taught him how to acquisition himself in preparing for this industry.  DJ Untouchable seems to be ahead of his time, he began djing in local clubs before most teens were able to get their driver licenses. He studied other Philly natives such as DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Touch Tone; he wanted to be like the greats but only greater. 

DJ Untouchable has figured out the art of music; his philosophy of blending music is the comparison of how a visual artist puts colors together to create a masterpiece. When he’s djing, he tells a story with his touch the same way an artist conveys a message.  DJing is one of the happiest and joyfulness times in his life.  He quotes “You can take away my truck and all that I have, but please don’t take away my turntables”. His drive and passion for music has developed him into a well-rounded DJ that can cater to any clients needs.  He refers to himself as a new school DJ with an old school feel.  His style will always continue to evolve with the changes of music and culture. 

If you have an upcoming event such as a party, wedding, or anniversary contact DJ Untouchable at info@deejayuntouchable.com and (Office) 336-833-4752 (Cell) 267-269-9709
 

Check Out DJ Untouchable First Interview 

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