It was August 11, 1973 where DJ Kool Herc famously threw his Back To School Jam at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. in the Bronx.
This party symbolizes the birth of hip hop to many, and music and the culture was never the same again.
Over the years we have seen hip hop grow in ways it was never thought of in its infancy. These days it is the most popular genre of music, and the most reenacted culture when it comes to slang, clothing, dance, and more.
All 2023, HOT 97 will be celebrating hip hop with exclusive video series, social media posts, on-air segments, and much more!
We will also be allowing you to participate in counting down the top 50 hip hop tracks of all time!
First will feature some of your biggest artists from different generations and the world of entertainment as they share their unique stories on growing up to love hip hop culture.
Salute The DJ shines the light and pays respect to the DJ’s as they give their flowers to their peers. DJ Enuff, DJ Clark Kent, DJ Kid Capri, DJ Wallah, and DJ Chuck Chillout host a three episode series on the history and art of hip hop from the past, present, and future.
That’s not all. There are much more to come!