GM Flash came out with the 2nd Generation of Hip Hop. He definitely took it to a higher level. IMHO, so was Bambatta. Theodore should be properly credited with scratching and flash the quick mix. I believe Mario, Herc, and others are the original and 1st Generation of Hip Hop. The reason I claimed this is because in 75 when I was 1st introduced to this music in the Bronx, Herc and Mario were the local stars in the Bronx. There were others, but they were the one most popular during that time.

You deserve a Hip Hop Award for creating this channel.

Mario is the truth

I am so happy that these Brothers are still around TO TELL THEIR OWN DAMN STORY. Blessings to you fellas!🙏🏾🙏🏾✌🏾👈🏾

The more you dig deep, you see it was a Black American who taught them every single thing lol

There was a battle at Monroe HS on Jan 27, 79, between Mario n Flash. I was present at this party. Mario had Busy Bee, Dr.Jekyll n Mr. Hyde and Theodore on the 1's n 2's. Flash had just, Mel, Ness n Creole that night. Bam was present. Great night of hip hop!

Flash don't mention DJ Smokey and Flash used to be his record boy! He don't even mention Mean Gene and Flash started out with Gene with Theodore being right there. He doesn't mention Theodore. He doesn't mention Lovebug Starski either. There were also DJ's in RIver Park Towers that were doing their thing in the mid 70's kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5pjp5h8lpaciaM.html. All of them were founding fathers, it wasn't just three! Flash has a agenda. It makes me wonder why he suddenly added DJ Breakout to the convo

Kool Dj Dee need more credit ✊🏾

We need to platform the pioneers more .

I have a funny feeling we are going to find out that Grand Master Flash got his whole style from Grand Master Flowers, which is the person he stole his name from. There is old school DJs from Brooklyn, who are saying Flowers was doing the Quick Mix in 71-72.

KRS One is giving Flash credit that should go to or at least be shared with Grand Wizard Theodore.

Once Kool Herc said @44:45 "I'm the Founding Father, I'm The Inventor [of Hip-Hop]" he lost ALL credibility right there. The same goes for Grandmaster Flash by publicly ignoring the existence of King Mario and Grandmaster Flowers' direct influence on him and how his name was inspired by the name of Grandmaster Flowers. Flash elevates himself as a "Father of Hip-Hop" culture, which is said to be made up of 5 elements, but nonetheless Grandmaster Flash goes on record and says “You know what bugs me, they put hip-hop with graffiti. How do they intertwine?“ These words of his are published in 2004 in the book titled "That's The Joint: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader." When you say and do the contradictory and fraudulent things Flash does you also lose complete credibility.

I want more!!!!! I been sharing every video after watching them. Great work.

Like u said fam, flash and krs one didn’t really know Mario. Also culturally, there is a disconnect with native New Yorkers and immigrants. Natives always honor the ones before, based on bloodline and the access to the people we love. We always honor our ancestors. The immigrants separate themselves from there roots, and have a me, myself, and I attitude that still exist today. It is up to us, we already won! The more they dishonor, the more our truth comes out. Peace n luv…

Flash doesn't mention Disco King Mario, or Kool D because his ego won't allow it. I find that Flash fudges dates a little. He makes people believe that extends back to '74. I can't see it. I think Flash's timeline starts at '75/'76. That takes him out of the timeline of Kool D, Disco King Mario, Smokey and Kool Herc. The truth has been coming out in degrees.

SHALOM TO THE CULTURE. THIS THE MIGHTY HEBREW. MUCH HONOR.

I think this makes u a hip hop historian no doubt

24:25 Flash timeline has too many inaccuracies. He has a history of pushing his timeline back. He said before he started DJ'ing in 1972. I.e. In his book he said he met Tiny (Marion Frampton) from the Black Spades/Casanovas in 1975 when he threw a jam in Mott Haven Projects and that's when he got cool with the Casanovas but Tiny (in his words) was locked up from 1974-1976

God Bless You. Great channel, I really appreciate it. Respect from Vancouver Canada.

Thnx for your videos much needed. Peace and blesSings to u man 🙏🏾☦️🕊🦋

Give thanks for this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Flash actually shouts out Mario as a pioneer of HipHop on the "East Side" in his memoir: The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash: My Life, My Beats Hardcover - June 10, 2008

KRS BUM" Is A Lying Snake" He Invalidates Portions of this Video" Respectfully"

Damn this is a like a soap opera, so interesting to hear the real peeps who lived these great moments , much respect to the Bronx community and your channel, this information is pure Gold, respect ✊

Flash, bam, and herc have lived in the lies for so long that the dodge the truth now days

Can you please have a discussion with Kurtis Blow? I heard Kurtis say on two separate occasions that 1971 is when Hip Hop started. I'm sure he has some information on the history of this movement

That song to be real.. was a breakbeat that all The hip Hop DJ's using in all the five boroughs of New York..😊

Grand Master Flash did give props to Mario it was a VH1 hip hop honors and I can help you get the clip of it. It was about over 10 years ago.

Peace to Disco King Mario

cant trust these tethers....flash bam and herc scared to talk

Salute to you all for getting the story correct.

Rest in peace fat mike bronxdale legend

I agree in principle with this vid. Party people and dancing is what I saw before I heard dudes scratching. Dudes would be grooving and then go off when you heard the breaks on "Give it Up And Turn It Loose", "It's Just Begun" etc.

One of my favorite channels

Magnificent Channel I'm sharing this content shout out to Tariq and my Israelite family

My opinion, there's many founders, but not all of them gained notoriety. And of them who were doing the thing before 79, they're part of the foundation. So I would say Mario deserves to get his credit for what he did. It's simple.

Pete Dj Jones was Grand Master Flash's influence when it came to the Quick Mix Theory. He was around Pete Dj Jones alot.

Why did you take down the Blackjack video with Mr. Malcolm giving props to Puerto Ricans "Louie the Clown," "Pepe," and the whole 70's Watson Ave family? Is it because, I pointed out the fact that his mention goes against the southern fba narrative that Puerto Ricans were not on the Hip Hop scene from the jump? New York Puerto Ricans are Down by Law, and will always be. I would not be surprised if you put the video back up without Mr. Malcolm's mention...

6:26 Dancin’ Doug?! He’s a Legend

this is very powerful and incremental information is needed for the world of the evolution of hip-hop!

This is my favorite history channel

Hit the 'Like' button while your watching! Do it NOW!

There needs to be more discussion about Smokey and the Smokatrons.

Krs and that temple of hip hop needs to be taken down and not supported the truth is not there and Herc is not the founding father of anything I also want to know who

Abraham, Issac, jacob and yahweh deity being the creator of all is a Canaanite fairytale..in the words of Public Enemy "Don't believe the hype"❗

Much Love to you, KING!!! Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob is the TRUE GOD!!! And I’m a 80’s generation B-Boy: Chilly Freeze!!!

Finally I'm glad that you broke down "God" only thing CHRIST was a black man prophesied in the old testament that HE would come through the seed of David which is why Joseph was able to enter into the house of David when they reached Bethlehem. Joseph was of the lineage of King David therefore CHRIST is King and Savior far greater than a mere Prophet!!! "Judah" aka Negros/ Black Americans were the Kings in Biblical records. Genesis 49:8 [8]Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee." This is why we are great & hated @ the same time. Would love to speak with you! @ 14:42 this was an Elder @ my church Elder Gabar @ GOCC❤❤

Fire music soul music good vibes

Listen when real people are talking

Thank You

According to Green Eyed Geenie He's the one responsible for Mario even having DJ equiptment.

I saw Flash spin on 4 turntables while drinking 4 forties at the Disco Fever--Dam that was impressive Peace em up

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That man said that he was going on a tour to tell the history. If he is leaving Mario out and repeating the he, Herc and Bambara are the founding fathers then he is telling lies as well as colonizing. STOP INVITING PEOPLE TO THE COOKOUT.

The Nation of Gods & Earths 5% is BLACK American. It is fully and completely from us. It is not Islamic or Arab or Hebrew or Caucasoid. It is an Amazing original BLACK indigenous creation from North America. And I'm not even in the belief system. I'm just Proud as a BLACK Man.

Flash allowed Nu Wave Whites into Hip Hop. Nu Wave White kids broke away from Punk Rock because of its racism and Misogyny and they embraced Hip Hop they didn't stop doing Nu Wave but they loved Hip Hop. Flash was an innovator but his main impact was that he was a a savant. His talent was on a whole other level. He was INCREDIBLE.

Disco King Mario

It's surreal & sad that 70's un-filtered Bronx Hip Hop culture initially united races & ethnicities, wherein after having passed through so many different hands -- it now is doing the complete opposite. If "Sylvia" would have never believed in "Big Bank Hank," "Master Gee," and "Wonder Mike" -- Rapping would have been just another passing fad, having died out in 1981. I was at all of "Disco King Mario's" Jams in Rosedale Park. His Jams were always F.R.E.S.H, but he did not have the turntable skills that were defining the Hip Hop sound at the time. It was Puerto Rican "Tex DJ Hollywood" that made Disco King Mario's Jams an authentic Hip Hop Jam. Disco King Mario was a real cool dude, and a fixture in the community, but he was not the DJ caliber required of the burgeoning Bronx Hip Hop culture exploding before his eyes. I have fond memories of the jams in Rosedale Park, and sad memories of what ultimately became of Disco King Mario in the early 90's... R.I.P

I could see why he mixed soul with Disco, being that Philly Soul for the most part, is the genesis to Disco, before Donna Summer. But that still, kinda puts him, talking Flash as somebody who started in the mid 70s. Where he might went from B-Boy straight to DJ. Most likely in '76. I think '75 , he was still in transition.

Disco King Mario is on many flyers along with DJ D, Flash, Love Bug, and Bam. Take your thumb off the scale.

Ok so what I have gathered is. Yes #1. The utter creation of what became into "Hip Hop" was black, black, & black. #2. The Afro-Carribeans shortly after came in, spiced it up, & made it BETTER & marketable 👍 yvw. 😊

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Dam young people need to learn

I really want to see them old masters do the snake at a party or jam. 😂

I like the talk with Dancin Doug (Douglas Colón) 🇩🇴 half Latino

I think Flash was saying Mario was a Hip Hop DJ

I SEEN THAT FOOTAGE ITS FACTS HE DID MENTION HIM

Where can I watch your Jojo interview?

Mean Gene Theodore . . why he not getting upped !!!!!

Didn't Flash play on Kool Dee (who had it first) crossfader ? Yet krs1 gives him the credit for creating it lol

Hallelujah Praise The Most High God Yahweh/Jehovah!! Bless you and Thank you my Brother for taking the time to acknowledge One and True God Yahweh (God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob), that I also acknowledge, follow and serve. I also believe that we are the Descendants of the biblical and true Jews/ Israelites. I also believe the Bible is about us, was written for us and is about OUR TRUE CULTURE. I ALSO BELIEVE OUR ANCESTORS THAT CAME INTO THIS COUNTRY BY WAY OF SHIP WE'RE OF THE 12 TRIBE ISRAEL AS WRITTEN IN DEUTERONOMY CHAPTER 28. WE ARE NOT THE GENTILES. The Kingdom I'm referring to in my name is the Kingdom of Yeshua Hamashia bka Jesus Christ and His Father Yahweh. There is a GREAT Gospel/Hebrew Hip Hop Artist known as Eshon Burgundy that has a true calling and anointing for making music that teaches the truth about who we are the people and following the Gospel of Yeshua and living for Yahweh. LOOK UP HIS SONG THIRTY THREE THE JOHNNY P CADDY REMIX, THEN FOLLOW HIS MUSIC FROM THERE. Shalom P.S. THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY ANOTHER EXCELLENT BODY OF WORK BRO!!! SALUTE AND GOD BLESS YOU FOR BEING SO PASSIONATE WITH COMMITTED TO FINDING ALL THE FACTS AND TRUTH SURROUNDING THE ORIGIN AND TRUE PIONEERS OF HIP HOP. SALUTE KING✊🏾🙏🏾💪🏾☝🏾✡️👑

Always wondering if he didn’t have the fury at five would he had got the fame that he got because his MC is what took him far and then showmanship

How is there so much discrepancy? Seem like so called 'grand master flash' is just a straight LIAR. Him and krs-NOT-the-one.

2:20 Breaking is a dance created by Bronx ♠️ Spades in the 70s when Rocking is a dance created by Brooklyn 🇵🇷 Puerto Rocks in the mid 60s from Boogaloo Musix. 🎶💯 Black Spades wasnt the Only Gang in NYC ... there were 100s... Ghetto Brothers had a Rock Band & started doing Latin Rock in the Parks & Streets of the Bronx 💯 while in Brooklyn they was mixing Spanish and English musix in the 70s...They All was using Disco turn tables...All the DJs...So hip hop took the Turn Tables from Disco 💯 the Puerto Rocks DJs in Bklyn then started Mixing Spanish & Reggae in the 80s...its cool 2 know what was happening in the Bronx but what about the other Boros ?? Queens had they Style & so did Harlem....why you think a BBoy crew have a Name like... Rock Steady ?? ...I thought they were BREAKERS 😀😅🤣 When in Brooklyn All the Dance Crew never use the term Breaking...in Bklyn it was always Rocking 💯 thats when hip hop historians messed up....Bronx stay Biting from BKLYN aka Planet Rock... The Birth Place of Legends 🎶💯🎶

The comment section is wild..so many different theories and opinions..i need a break from all this

I think I can help with these questions….. what year did Mario and them first go to throogs neck projects and what years did Flash live on Dewey in throogs neck ( FRANKIE DINO)..:..:..

THE JAMZ

One min they say one thing next min they say another thing contradictions

38:15 bam had the jamaica barbados bboy letters sweater..so he didn't hide his roots like fba claims...interesting

Can’t stand to hear KRS talk history. Too many lies from the same voice

Did flash tell you he was 67 this year. The internet has him being 66 now.

Please tell me a tradition more anti African/Anti Black than The Passover Celebration?

Y you'se no DJ Hollywood?

I'm so over the gatekeepers who have a stronghold over the hip hop history narrative. Then when you get into what some of these creeps have done in their personal lives, it gets real disturbing. 🙁

This may be off topic a bit, but where do Mother Earth fit into Hip-Hop? She is never in any of these conversations.

Oh, he’s going to keep it as a Caribbean creation oh, that’s because microphone check came out the dis prove it

Ok guitar players used this method with their strings

It's On Record Of Flash Saying Herc Was First And If King Trixie Says It Was Winter Why Can't It Be Before The 73" Party. Fact Is Kool Dj Dee Was Before Mario And Ya'll All Quiet As A Mouse About It.

Good video but if you did not repeat things it would be better.

I know this is off topic but I'm i the only one who thinks Mario looks like Teddy Riley lol

He is

1969. 1west Also: Flash been making up shit all these years, cuz he got gassed by you know who

@ The Culture you are focusing on the word "DISCO" too much , disco is just a named that was used because we didn't call it rap or hip-hop back then , we just called it a "JAM". They're going to throw a Jam at such and such park or were you at the Jam last night" That's what we called it, we just took the disco title and some people added it to their names that doesn't mean that they were actually playing at a real discotech

This shit is getting ugly. Very interesting though.✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

The problem is many people don't have the proper knowledge on what DIsco music was and how Disco culture gave birth to HipHop: 1) So-called "Disco" music is nothing more than R&B in the macro sense and "Funk" and Soul" music in the micro sense. What the HipHOp community keeps referring to as "Breaks/breakbeats" IS EXACTLY THE SAME MUSIC that was played in "Discos." Go look up the playlists of what people like Grandmaster Flowers, Nicky Siano, David Mancuso, Francis Grasso etc.. were playing. HipHop's fav breaks will be included 2) Within the music that came to be known as "Disco" which was really just R&B in the macro sense but Soul and Funk in the micro sense, there was a strand that became popular with "Hustle" dancers, and that type is what came to be described as the 4 on the floor with hissing hi-hats aka Philly Soul which is more like orchestral Soul/Funk. The other type of "Disco" was more "Raw" and was more like Funk in its raw state w/o the strings. That type could be more like James Brown, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, New Birth etc... .The latter type is what HipHop would focus more on but EVEN that type was played in the Discos...even those "gay" Discos were rocking those joints. . . . Disco culture was around before HipHop so it influenced the people in it. Before "HipHop" actually was named, it would have been seen as "Hood Disco" to most people. The 2 turntable setup and the Hustle dance along with the Freak, should've made that obvious. The difference between what came to be HipHop and Disco culture from a musical and dance POV, was: 1) birth of the bboys (dancing on the floor) 2) rapping mcs (the reason hiphop became a genre of music distinct from disco) 3) scratching of the records (the clear and obvious distinction between disco djing and hiphop djing) . . . So many people are used to associating "Disco" with the likes of the Village People and Donna Summers, that it completely distorts what Disco really was (R&B->Soul & Funk) and how it connects to HipHop (2 turntable setup), so when they see the word "Disco" in Mario's name or "Brothers Disco" (breakout and Baron), they often think that represents what they were actually was doing.

Why you trying to make people look bad. What have hip hop come to. Leave flash alone.

ask Brothers about the at Bronx River Battle between Disco King Mario vs Kool Herc at Bronx River Center if Brother member start with the Dj start the rap game than MC came in than Brothers stop doing breakdances around late 70s , Mario Had MC Soul , Some brothers got mad at Mario he use the word Disco, Brother Hated Disco cause stole our dances the Hustle mess up dances Move up than try claim it

Was DJ Breakout American

Flash think he slick!! kmt!! he don't know all truth comes to the light? That's a deep spirited hate to refuse to give Mario his props!! never liked him!! now I know why!!

Funny Nobody Mentioned TEX DJ Hollywood (Boricua) From Soundview with Mario