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1984 beginning of hip hop rap music... GrandMixer DXT...
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music... GrandMixer DXT...
Item # 714740
December 25, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 25 1984
* GrandMixer DXT - D.ST. editorial with photo
* 1st Musician to use the turntable as a instrument
* First of the turntablists - turntablism pioneer
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
Page 93 is an editorial with one column heading: "D.St. Builds from Scratch" with related photo. (see images)
AI notes: In 1984, GrandMixer DXT solidified his place in music history by showcasing the art of turntablism on a global stage through his groundbreaking work on Herbie Hancock’s hit “Rockit.” As one of the first DJs to approach the turntable as a true musical instrument, DXT’s innovative scratching techniques brought hip-hop's raw, street-level energy into the mainstream, blending seamlessly with Hancock’s futuristic jazz-electronic sound. His performance at the 1984 Grammy Awards, where he manipulated vinyl live on stage alongside robotic dancers and Hancock’s synthesizers, was a landmark moment—it marked the first time DJ scratching had been featured on such a prestigious platform. This performance not only introduced millions to the possibilities of the turntable but also helped elevate the role of the DJ from background party element to recognized musical artist. DXT’s collaboration on Future Shock and his live Grammy appearance played a pivotal role in legitimizing hip-hop as an art form and paved the way for generations of DJs and producers to come.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 168 pages, tabloid size, one fold along the center, very nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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