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The story behind “The Greatest Day in Hip Hop” 📀 26 years ago today, XXL Magazine set out to create an iconic moment for the culture, inspired by Art Kane’s famous 1958 photo, “A Great Day in Harlem,” which brought together the legends of jazz on a single Harlem brownstone stoop. For hip-hop, XXL aimed even higher with their “Greatest Day in Hip-Hop” cover, assembling 177 of the most influential rap artists of the era. It was a visual tribute to the culture’s explosive rise, capturing everyo... Mc Shan, Art Kane, Kris Kross, Russell Simmons, Da Brat, Busta Rhymes, Gordon Parks, Richie Rich, Jazz Artists

The story behind “The Greatest Day in Hip Hop” 📀 26 years ago today, XXL Magazine set out to create an iconic moment for the culture, inspired by Art Kane’s famous 1958 photo, “A Great Day in Harlem,” which brought together the legends of jazz on a single Harlem brownstone stoop. For hip-hop, XXL aimed even higher with their “Greatest Day in Hip-Hop” cover, assembling 177 of the most influential rap artists of the era. It was a visual tribute to the culture’s explosive rise, capturing…

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Wild Style | History of Hip Hop, Graffiti, and Custom Sneakers 80s Breakdance, Nyc Hip Hop, Hip Hop Lifestyle, Dj Kool Herc, History Of Hip Hop, Nyc Landmarks, Dance Street, Break Dancing, B Boying

On the surface, graffiti art and sneaker culture seem to have a loose association with one another. This can be contributed to hip hop culture, which ironically, some hip hop heads and graffiti historians argue have nothing to do with each other. (Source: janettebeckman.com) However, graffiti and hip hop came out of the South Bronx, so their histories intersect to some degree. In the 1980’s, the South Bronx had an abundance of abandoned buildings where early bombers could practice their…

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