He was known for having an innovative sound system that shook the ground and with that he became the first block party superstar that could draw a crowd anywhere in new york.
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Kool herc inspired grandmaster flash to be a dj for example and was the true king of the party scene in the west bronx.
His playing of hard funk records of the sort typified by james brown was an alternative both to the violent gang culture of the bronx and to the nascent popularity of disco in the 1970s.
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Clive campbell born 16 april 1955 better known by his stage name dj kool herc is a jamaican american dj who is credited for originating hip hop music in the early 1970s in the bronx new york city.