{"id":29397,"date":"2023-08-09T13:20:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T17:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carryonfriends.com\/?p=29397"},"modified":"2023-12-19T11:11:19","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:11:19","slug":"reggae-and-dancehalls-influence-on-hip-hop-a-50-year-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carryonfriends.com\/?p=29397","title":{"rendered":"Reggae and Dancehall\u2019s Influence on Hip-Hop: A 50 Year Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hip-Hop is a genre that has captured the hearts of millions of people across the globe. However, it is a sound that was influenced by a number of sources, including reggae and dancehall. With 2023 marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Hip Hop, we take a look at the impact that these two vibrant genres had on this iconic sound. So when Mikelah, host of the Style & Vibes Podcast<\/a> asked me and my other friend Chris of WhereItzAt Magazine<\/a> to discuss, it was a conversation we knew was needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part 1: Reggae and Dancehall\u2019s Influence on Hip-Hop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is impossible to talk about hip-hop’s origins without mentioning Jamaican sound culture. The likes of DJ Kool Herc, who is of Jamaican descent, popularized playing records back to back, using two record players. This technique became the backbone of the hip-hop movement in the late 70s and early 80s. However, DJs like Kool Herc aren’t the only accredited foundation members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During our conversation in the Style & Vibes podcast, we delved into the trials and triumphs of both Reggae and Dancehall, and how they have shaped Hip-Hop. We talked about why Dancehall hasn\u2019t seen the same level of growth as Hip Hop. We also dissected the unique sound clash culture in Dancehall and Hip Hop. We critically analyzed the harsh realities faced by artists in both genres, and the importance of staying connected to the culture. Listen to Part 1<\/a> or Watch on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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