DJ Scratch is deeply rooted in hip-hop culture. As a member of EPMD, he has produced “Funky Piano” and “Rampage” since 1991. business as usualIn addition to being the duo’s official DJ, he also remixed “I’m Mad.” He later partnered with Busta Rhymes and started producing Flipmode Squad, LL COOL J, Q-Tip and more. Needless to say, he was. However, despite his vast knowledge of hip-hop, he believes there are some contradictions that need to be discussed.
Shortly after MC Sha-Rock sparred with Debbie D over claiming the first female MC, DJ Scratch messaged OG. On Saturday (March 18th) DJ Scratch shared his Facebook status, which read:
The post generated a cascade of comments from mostly agreeing people. Many agreed that hip-hop is over 50, but still gave credit to Kool Herc. That was the Genesis moment.
“No one can be called a founder, but the contributions of men like Grandmaster Flowers must be acknowledged. Every borough needs space and recognition to contribute to the birth of a culture. But DJ Kool Herc’s party is still recognized as the accidental birth of other people.”
Not surprisingly, that comment also sparked controversy, with someone quickly pointing out that Flowers wasn’t considered a hip-hop DJ. Another commentator turned to DJ Hollywood, who is still labeled as a “disco” DJ. It’s these nuanced arguments that DJ Scratch clearly thinks need to be resolved.
Hip-hop officially turns 50 on August 11th. This day marks the day in 1973 when Koolhak and his sister Cindy Campbell threw his Back-to-School party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx.