Download or read book Hip Hop DJs and the Evolution of Technology written by André Sirois and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using interviews with world-renowned and innovative hip-hop DJs, as well as technology manufacturers that cater to the market/culture, this book reveals stories behind some of the iconic DJ technologies that have helped shape the history and culture of DJing. More importantly, it explores how DJs have impacted the evolution of technology. By looking at the networks of innovation behind DJ technologies, this book problematizes the notion of the individual genius and the concept of invention. Developing a theory of «technocultural synergism, » this book attempts to detail the relationship between culture and industry through the manipulation, exchange, and rights associated with intellectual property. While the subject of hip-hop and intellectual property has already been well explored, this is the first time that hip-hop DJs have been conceptualized as intellectual property because of their role in the R&D and branding of DJ products. The book also addresses the impact of digital technology on the democratization of DJ culture, as well as how new digital DJ technology has affected the recorded music market.
Download or read book Definitive History and Impact of Hiphop Djing in Industry From the Boogie Down Bronx to the Global Stage written by INTERNET, OTHER RELATED RESOURCES, SURVEY FROM OTHER DJS, 3RD THE ACADEMY and published by DEFINITIVE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF HIPHOP IN DJING. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the Boogie Down Bronx to the Global Stage: The Definitive History and Impact of Hip Hop DJing on the Music Industry" is the ultimate guide for hip hop fans and music enthusiasts. This book dives deep into the history of hip hop DJing, tracing its roots in the South Bronx to its current status as a global phenomenon. With detailed accounts and analysis of key figures such as DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash, and DJ Premier, readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution and growth of hip hop DJing. The book also explores the impact that hip hop DJing has had on the music industry, including the introduction of new technologies and the creation of new business opportunities. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hip hop music and its cultural impact. The detailed research and engaging writing make it a captivating read for music fans and historians alike. Buy this book to discover the story behind hip hop DJing and its lasting impact on the music industry. From the early days in the South Bronx to its current global presence, this book is an essential resource for anyone who wants to understand the true significance of hip hop DJing. Don't miss out on the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of hip hop DJing and the role it has played in shaping the music industry.
Download or read book DJing One of the Most Influential Pillars of Hip Hop written by S Scott Jr and published by S Scott Jr. This book was released on 2024-09-01 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the vibrant fabric of Hip Hop culture, few elements have been as pivotal and enduring as the art of DJing. From the sweltering block parties of the South Bronx in the 1970s to the cutting-edge digital performances of today, DJs have been the heartbeat of Hip Hop, driving its evolution and shaping its sound. This book delves into the profound impact of DJing as one of the most influential pillars of Hip Hop, exploring its rich history, groundbreaking techniques, and cultural significance. Through the scratches, cuts, and beats, we'll journey from the genre's inception to its global dominance, examining how DJs have continually pushed the boundaries of music, technology, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned turntablist, a Hip Hop enthusiast, or simply curious about the roots of this revolutionary art form, this exploration will reveal how the innovative spirit of DJs has not only defined Hip Hop but has also reshaped the landscape of popular music as we know it.
Download or read book Appropriating Technology written by Ron Eglash and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the vernacular engineering of Latino car design to environmental analysis among rural women to the production of indigenous herbal cures-groups outside the centers of scientific power persistently defy the notion that they are merely passive recipients of technological products and scientific knowledge. This is the first study of how such "outsiders" reinvent consumer products-often in ways that embody critique, resistance, or outright revolt.Contributors: Richard M. Benjamin, Miami U; Hank Bromley, SUNY, Buffalo; Massimiano Bucchi, U of Trento, Italy; Carmen M. Concepcin, U of Puerto Rico; Virginia Eubanks, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Lisa Gitelman, Catholic U; David Albert Mhadi Goldberg, California College of Arts and Crafts; Samuel M. Hampton; Michael K. Heiman, Dickinson College; Linda Price King; Valerie Kuletz; Lisa Jean Moore, College of Staten Island, CUNY; Brian Martin Murphy, Niagra U; Paul Rosen, U of York; Michael Scarce, Peter Taylor, U of Massachusetts, Boston; Turtle Heart.Ron Eglash is assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Jennifer Croissant is associate professor at the University of California. Giovanna Di Chiro is assistant professor at Allegheny College. Rayvon Fouch is assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Download or read book Dead Precedents written by Roy Christopher and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of how hip-hop created, and came to dominate, the twenty-first century. In Dead Precedents, Roy Christopher traces the story of how hip-hop invented the twenty-first century. Emerging alongside cyberpunk in the 1980s, the hallmarks of hip-hop - allusion, self-reference, the use of new technologies, sampling, the cutting and splicing of language and sound - would come to define the culture of the new millennium. Taking in the groundbreaking work of DJs and MCs, alongside writers like Dick and Gibson, as well as graffiti and DIY culture, Dead Precedents is a counter-culture history of the twentieth century, showcasing hip-hop's role in the creation of the world we now live in.
Download or read book Digital Flows written by Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Steven Gamble and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-10-18 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hip hop has become a major cultural force in the internet age, with people constantly creating, sharing, and discussing hip hop online, from Drake memes through viral TikTok dances to AI-generated rap. Author Steven Gamble explores this latest chapter in the life of hip hop, combining a range of research methods and existing literature with diverse case studies that will appeal to die-hard fans and digital enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book Boogie Down Predictions written by Roy Christopher and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays that explore the connections between time, representation, and identity within hip-hop culture. "This book, edited by Roy Christopher, is a moment. It is the deconstructed sample, the researched lyrical metaphors, the aha moment on the way to hip-hop enlightenment. Hip-hop permeates our world, and yet it is continually misunderstood. Hip-hop's intersections with Afrofuturism and science fiction provide fascinating touchpoints that enable us to see our todays and tomorrows. This book can be, for the curious, a window into a hip-hop-infused Alter Destiny--a journey whose spaceship you embarked on some time ago. Are you engaging this work from the gaze of the future? Are you the data thief sailing into the past to U-turn to the now? Or are you the unborn child prepping to build the next universe? No, you're the superhero. Enjoy the journey."--from the introduction by Ytasha L. Womack Through essays by some of hip-hop's most interesting thinkers, theorists, journalists, writers, emcees, and DJs, Boogie Down Predictions embarks on a quest to understand the connections between time, representation, and identity within hip-hop culture and what that means for the culture at large. Introduced by Ytasha L. Womack, author of Afrofuturism: The World of Black Sci-Fi and Fantasy Culture, this book explores these temporalities, possible pasts, and further futures from a diverse, multilayered, interdisciplinary perspective.
Download or read book Harmonizing Bytes and Beats The Evolution of Music and Technology written by DJ Express and published by Fact Sider. This book was released on 2023-08-05 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where music and technology dance in perfect synchronization, a new breed of artists emerges, wielding beats and algorithms to craft transcendent sonic experiences. "Harmonic Fusion: The Digital DJ's Journey" invites you to step into this dynamic realm, exploring the evolution of DJing through the lens of Justin Nunez, the acclaimed DJ Express. From vinyl records to virtual decks, this captivating journey navigates the historical tapestry of music technology, revealing how digital platforms democratized DJing, allowing creativity to flourish beyond physical constraints. Explore the technical intricacies of beatmatching, where analog meets digital precision, and the canvas of waveform displays transforms mixing into an art form. Delve into the world of controllers and software, where the digital DJ deftly navigates tools that bridge the tactile and the virtual. Witness the fusion of genres, as the digital DJ curates sets that transcend boundaries, evoking emotions that linger long after the last note fades. Step into the spotlight as the digital DJ curates unforgettable journeys, steering the emotional arc of the night. Discover the power of music and emotion, where beats become conduits for feelings that resonate universally. Traverse the landscapes of DJ culture and online communities, where global connections redefine collaboration and fan engagement. As the final notes resound, "Harmonic Fusion" peers into the future, where AI-generated music and virtual reality performances beckon new horizons. In the hands of a digital DJ, technology isn't just a tool; it's a catalyst for innovation, a canvas for connection, and a gateway to uncharted creative territories. Justin Nunez, known as DJ Express, a beacon in the world of music, leads this symphony of innovation. Recognized by industry icons like Sean Paul and DJ Tygga Ty, his journey embodies the fusion of tradition and evolution. "Harmonic Fusion: The Digital DJ's Journey" isn't just a book; it's an invitation to join the chorus of a timeless melody, where technology's harmony with music shapes a legacy that resonates across generations.
Download or read book Groove Music written by Mark Katz and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's all about the scratch in Groove Music, award-winning music historian Mark Katz's groundbreaking book about the figure that defined hip-hop: the DJ. Today hip-hop is a global phenomenon, and the sight and sound of DJs mixing and scratching is familiar in every corner of the world. But hip-hop was born in the streets of New York in the 1970s when a handful of teenagers started experimenting with spinning vinyl records on turntables in new ways. Although rapping has become the face of hip-hop, for nearly 40 years the DJ has proven the backbone of the culture. In Groove Music, Katz (an amateur DJ himself) delves into the fascinating world of the DJ, tracing the art of the turntable from its humble beginnings in the Bronx in the 1970s to its meteoric rise to global phenomenon today. Based on extensive interviews with practicing DJs, historical research, and his own personal experience, Katz presents a history of hip-hop from the point of view of the people who invented the genre. Here, DJs step up to discuss a wide range of topics, including the transformation of the turntable from a playback device to an instrument in its own right, the highly charged competitive DJ battles, the game-changing introduction of digital technology, and the complex politics of race and gender in the DJ scene. Exhaustively researched and written with all the verve and energy of hip-hop itself, Groove Music will delight experienced and aspiring DJs, hip-hop fans, and all students or scholars of popular music and culture.
Download or read book The Music of Sounds and the Music of Things written by Leigh Landy and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates two areas in which the appreciation of sonic creativity can be easily acquired across diverse cultures, ages and interests: the music of sounds – making music with any sounds, part of today’s sampling culture and the music of things – and the creation of instruments using existent materials (another type of sampling?) involving the notion of ‘instrument as composition’ as part of today’s DIY (or DIT, do it together) culture. The book offers broad discussions regarding the music of things (written by John Richards) followed by the music of sounds (written by Leigh Landy). These chapters are followed by a focus on the workshop demonstrating the collaborative and inclusive potential in both areas, and a spotlight on eight artists with a broad diversity of backgrounds and approaches to sound and music who discuss their perceptions. The book’s conclusion focuses on similarities and differences between the music of sounds and the music of things, suggesting, finally, that both might form part of the 21st- century’s folk music landscape. The book is primarily aimed towards students interested in current forms of sonic creativity but will be of interest to those interested in broader issues of sampling culture, hacking and sound studies.
Download or read book Hip Hop Culture Chronicles From the Streets to the Charts written by Harry Tekell and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hip-Hop Culture Chronicles: From the Streets to the Charts delves deep into the dynamic world of hip-hop, tracing its roots from the Bronx to its current status as a global phenomenon. This comprehensive guide explores the genre's evolution, influential pioneers, and its profound impact on society, business, and culture. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of hip-hop's various elements, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti, while also examining the genre's subgenres and movements. Whether you're a hip-hop enthusiast, a music historian, or someone keen on understanding the intricacies of this powerful cultural force, Hip-Hop Culture Chronicles offers an insightful journey through the beats, rhymes, and life of hip-hop. Discover the untold stories, the legendary battles, and the future of a genre that continues to redefine the world of music.
Download or read book The Evolution of Electronic Dance Music written by Ewa Mazierska and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-12-29 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of Electronic Dance Music establishes EDM's place on the map of popular music. The book accounts for various ambiguities, variations, transformations, and manifestations of EDM, pertaining to its generic fragmentation, large geographical spread, modes of consumption and, changes in technology. It focuses especially on its current state, its future, and its borders – between EDM and other forms of electronic music, as well as other forms of popular music. It accounts for the rise of EDM in places that are overlooked by the existing literature, such as Russia and Eastern Europe, and examines the multi-media and visual aspects such as the way EDM events music are staged and the specificity of EDM music videos. Divided into four parts – concepts, technology, celebrity, and consumption – this book takes a holistic look at the many sides of EDM culture.
Download or read book Contact High written by Vikki Tobak and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ONE OF AMAZON'S BEST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS 0F 2018 AN NPR AND PITCHFORK BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018 PICK ONE OF TIME'S 25 BEST PHOTOBOOKS OF 2018 NEW YORK TIMES, ASSOCIATED PRESS, WALLSTREET JOURNAL, ROLLING STONE, AND CHICAGO SUN HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PICK The perfect gift for music and photography fans, an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries—their contact sheets. Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 photoshoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop takes readers on a chronological journey from old-school to alternative hip-hop and from analog to digital photography. The ultimate companion for music and photography enthusiasts, Contact High is the definitive history of hip-hop’s early days, celebrating the artists that shaped the iconic album covers, t-shirts and posters beloved by hip-hop fans today. With essays from BILL ADLER, RHEA L. COMBS, FAB 5 FREDDY, MICHAEL GONZALES, YOUNG GURU, DJ PREMIER, and RZA
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Popular Music History and Heritage written by Sarah Baker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 923 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Companion to Popular Music History and Heritage examines the social, cultural, political and economic value of popular music as history and heritage. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach, the volume explores the relationship between popular music and the past, and how interpretations of the changing nature of the past in post-industrial societies play out in the field of popular music. In-depth chapters cover key themes around historiography, heritage, memory and institutions, alongside case studies from around the world, including the UK, Australia, South Africa and India, exploring popular music’s connection to culture both past and present. Wide-ranging in scope, the book is an excellent introduction for students and scholars working in musicology, ethnomusicology, popular music studies, critical heritage studies, cultural studies, memory studies and other related fields.
Download or read book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life written by Bill Brewster and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think.” —Time Out London This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It’s the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond. From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music’s most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century. “Brewster and Broughton’s ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson, Bob ‘Wolfman Jack’ Smith and Alan ‘Moondog’ Freed.” —Publishers Weekly
Download or read book Hip Hop Turntablism Creativity and Collaboration written by Sophy Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armed only with turntables, a mixer and a pile of records, hip-hop DJs and turntable musicians have changed the face of music. However, whilst hip-hop has long been recognised as an influential popular culture both culturally and sociologically, hip-hop music is rarely taken seriously as an artistic genre. Hip-Hop Turntablism, Creativity and Collaboration values hip-hop music as worthy of musicological attention and offers a new approach to its study, focusing on the music itself and providing a new framework to examine not only the musical product, but also the creative process through which it was created. Based on ten years of research among turntablist communities, this is the first book to explore the creative and collaborative processes of groups of DJs working together as hip-hop turntable teams. Focusing on a variety of subjects - from the history of turntable experimentation and the development of innovative sound manipulation techniques, to turntable team formation, collective creation and an analysis of team routines - Sophy Smith examines how turntable teams have developed new ways of composing music, and defines characteristics of team routines in both the process and the final artistic product. Relevant to anyone interested in turntable music or innovative music generally, this book also includes a new turntable notation system and methodology for the analysis of turntable compositions, covering aspects such as material, manipulation techniques and structure as well as the roles of individual musicians.
Download or read book No Sleep written by DJ Stretch Armstrong and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2016-11-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Sleepis a visual history of the halcyon days of New York City club life as told through flyer art. Spanning the late 80s through the late 90s, when nightlife buzz travelled via flyers and word of mouth,No Sleepfeatures a collection of artwork from the personal archives of NYC DJs, promoters, club kids, nightlife impresarios, and the artists themselves. Club flyers, by design, were ephemeral objects distributed on street corners, outside of nightclubs and concert halls, in barbershops and retail shops, and were not intended to be preserved for posterity. Through the 90s, they became both increasingly prevalent and more sophisticated as printing technology evolved. Overnight, however, with the advent of the internet, theflyer essentially disappeared, despite it being common at one time for promoters to print thousands of flyers for any given event. Recently, these flyers have become sought-after collector's items.
