The Subgenropedia

Turntablism [tɜrn-teɪb-əl-ɪzəm]: the art of manipulating sounds and creating new music, sound effects, mixes and other creative sounds and beats, typically by using two or more turntables and a cross fader-equipped DJ mixer. Turntablism was created by DJ Kool Herc, the Father of the Modern Hip Hop genre. But how did music evolve to what we now know as hip hop? Journey through the origins of the world's most popular music style that all started in a small Rec Room in the Bronx...

Show Notes

1. Blind Alley Routine- DJ Babu
2. B-Boy- DJ Kool Herc
3. Subway Theme- DJ Grand Wizard Theodore
4. Rockit (Live at the Grammy's)- GrandMixer D.ST, Herbie Hancock
5. The Message- Grand Master Flash
6. Planet Rock- Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force
7. Live Performance in Oakland- Roc Raida
8. Broccoli Wars- Noisy Stylus
9. The Solution- Abstract Rule ft. Slug & Brother Ali

For the more Subgenropedia songs and genre's check out the Spotify Playlist with some more of my favorite picks for each sub-genre!

What is The Subgenropedia?

Welcome to the Subgenropedia. Each week I, Alex Neill, will take a look at an unknown subgenre in the music industry, explore its history, learn its musical styles and influences, and discover some of the pioneers behind the music. From the depths of Central Africa to the cajun bijou of Louisiana, the Subgenropedia will take to music you never heard before