Where Hip Hop is From - Part 2, My First Big Park

[@DonJuanDeMarco2]

From the horses mouth, as real as it gets, no mediation, no edits, personally from the man to you. This is great man thanks. Its real inspiring. I remember the feeling of playing those little parties in tight little rooms, or those little abandoned places, even garages. I think i wanna try something like that again. Keep it secret and play some amazing sets.

[@HoodRelatedEnt]

Mad fly, I'm from building 352 in front of 54 park. I was little, but I saw you rock " I can't stop", drove me to be inspired.

[@orangeballoflight]

This is a History Lesson in Hip Hop. One Love Grandmaster Flash!

[@HipHopItsMyLife]

grand you are , you are a master , your name is Flash , thumbs up for Grandmaster Flash

[@PhntmStudios]

I'm proud to be a bronx native.

[@IllPropaganda]

To walk the stomping grounds with the man himself is surreal! This history is so vital. Much love for doing this Flash!

[@kevindurcan7072]

Watched wild style in 83 I was eleven, seen the part with grandmaster Flash in his Kitchen and that was it , changed the way I listened to music for the rest of my life , flash the creator god bless 🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@AbbottSupreme]

Thank you for sharin' your journey with the masses Flash!!... Much love Respect!!!...

[@Walkersmusic]

Big Shoutout to you doc! I am from the old school and man I love ya and what you done for the music industry! Hip-Hop is here to stay!

[@vincelavalle]

two turntables and a mic.... and a love for the music..... back then it was disco and funk.... today, everybody borrows from what we had to physically spin back and forth on wax. Understand, this ain't a game, youngstas. This is a movement we call hip-hop.

[@brunsugar1]

Thanks for setting it straight, Flash. Today we see so many so-called Deejays trying to take credit for what you originated. You, a black man, is the godfather of Deejaying!

[@theillestboYee]

This is truly a remarkable series. I commend you, Flash, for taking the time out and willingly showing us the authentic roots of hip-hop - something that gets pushed to the side too often in today's media-crazed music industry.

[@uncomn]

we need these videos! good shit flash!

[@kimdayne2012]

thank you for letting people know where the majic took place.

[@gelanjp]

the guy is a piece of history !!!!!

[@godivaone3891]

Grand Master Flash. New York’s Finest DJ. Grand Master Flash is the FIRST DJ who used 3 turntables at one time. He kept the music going by mixing the music without stopping the beat. Flash could blend his music so well and the man NEVER missed a beat while blending his music. . Flash mastered his profession so well others tried to copy but just couldn’t get it. Flash opened the door for future DJ’s. Flash is a master of his talent. The greatest to EVER DO IT in my opinion. The DJ’s now don’t know what it means to carry crates of vinyl and lug your columns( speakers) . 2-3 turntables and have to move your equipment with a U-haul. They grab a computer and USB the music is downloaded on and the computer mixes the music for them. Just Lazy. Because some of today’s so called DJ”s need WiFi in order to DJ. What happens if there’s no WiFi or the WiFi goes out? Your computer burns up the mother board? The party’s over. I respect DJ’s such as Flash, Red Alert, Eric B , Premiere, Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, and any other DJ who can still rock a party with turntables. Some ppl may say well it’s the new technology of DJ-ing. No, it’s the I can’t rock out with 2 turntables and get creative on my own. If you need a computer to mix your music for you, well your just not a True DJ. Much respect to the Grandmaster for his talent. Thanks flash for the music. Your a true legend.

[@miamiwax]

glad this dude made a channel.. not very humble, but when u really have a history like he does i guess u don't need to be!!

[@terencebuie7463]

grandmaster flash is the best ever I have all his in-store mix cds

[@hrmsmk]

Yo! Flash .. i bought your " Flashformer" back when..respect.always!

[@DjMikeiam]

We need more flash.. Do tell the story!!!

[@philiperby8758]

That's my Big Home Boy, used to carry his CRATES. We went to most all of his parties. Good brother too!

[@DJBX7]

wow..I was a kid at them JAMS..I used to live on brook. went to school 43 on Brown place. History is power!

[@djreadyred]

Flash keep doing your thing man!!

[@DJFunktual-SampleJunkie]

Amen brother Flash. Hip-Hop History right here. Can't wait to tell my subscribers bout this!

[@mookeychase0907]

@Grenozh Into the lamp post/street light...

[@bizzyb53]

Wow,History from the one and only.Thank you. DjBizzyb53

[@Kevo2275]

I got my GED from a school at 136th and Brown Place. Love to Flash!

[@cooliegee]

DJ Disco Bee was one partner of GMF back in the days also.

[@Mani_Matter]

a true Bronx Gangster

[@onetimepeace]

Flash is larger than life.What he did as a dj is bigger many people know

[@cratenerd]

Alot of them tapped into the electrical supply for the street lamps to power their equipment risking serious injury or death. And they took that risk out of their love for music.

[@sunderjirahim]

Wouldn’t it been easier to rent a generator?

[@UptownChamps]

72-73!! WOW!! I wonder why or how he (or they in those days) came up with those "numbers" as the names for those parks? 54 Park- 137th st Alexander Ave? 23 Park- 165th & Tinton Ave is nowadays called Behagan Playground- I believe named after a neighborhood basketball legend which ran the tournaments back in the days. We should name 137th street park GrandMaster Flash Playground!

[@DrDeboraHooper]

UptownChamps great question! Those numbers USUALLY referred to elementary or JHS schools that had playgrounds attached to them and we just called them parks! Hip Hop Matriarch #MCDebbieD

[@JeanLee]

por allá se escucha buena salsa :)

[@DJDELZTV]

thanks big brother

[@HILLTOP6759]

I was there watching you Mixs !

[@mariusetternavn6214]

Please give us more Flash!

[@wikigirl]

I grew up in the Mitchell Projects right behind you. We moved in 360 behind you in 1965 apt 6j. Do you go to the reunions every last Saturday in July? it's gonna be great next year. You should be there!

[@HoodRelatedEnt]

Flash, I need your permission to post this video on my website. We have a video in which Dj East 137 speaks of the 80's and 90's in Mitchell Housing and it showcases the building directly in front of 54 park. DJ East also has a song in which you are mentioned as an inspiration.

[@king7allah]

Mean gene that's grand wizard Theodore brother.

[@SANGUEMOSTROOFFICIAL]

respect to the master

[@RobertoGinsburg]

Totally Respect Flash. -i wanna ask you: The Peek- a - boo system. Was able for cut from turntable to turntable throught his SPDT switch, or only was able for pre-cue the other vynil before play it? - And what dj mixer you used at your demostration on tv in 1983 (vid "How To do a Break Mix")??

[@bayboyvision]

The 80's!

[@mookeychase0907]

@onetimepeace Ah man, yo its good to hear somebody acknowledge that fact aloota people and not all JS1 fans either, think Jazzy Jeff( is to me the next Flash) invented cuttin & scratching, to really understand what Flash is you gotta go to the TK Fever Fun house Roxy these parks etc. What he did on wax is incredible too but Flash is the straight up INNOVATOR and most DJ's idolized. I knew Chris Rock was a real ni66a, when I saw Flash spinnin the Chris Rock show.

[@allpreyzdue6465]

Bronx river saluting all those who deliver!

[@mookeychase0907]

Yo Flash come on man wheres the rest of the joint?

[@jsolethedj]

Salute!!

[@RFIGGZ]

Take notes kids - The Bronx is Mecca !!!!

[@braksuper]

great!

[@terencebuie7463]

flash I grew trying to Dj like him Dj turntable terence in wash DC family when I heard flash cutting up rare essence body moves it got me into being a hip hop break beat Dj flash favorite is Inc bongo band apache Gaz sing sing and many more

[@josephcampise3967]

Throggs Neck? What went down in the Throggs neck?

[@MRCPromotion]

RON BEHAGAN ROCK THE HOUSE!!!

[@mrkneel5760]

yo do more of these

[@WhiteSugarFive]

what's this address of this area? or the street name?

[@DJSt3rling]

What's GMF doin in Throgs Neck? lol

[@yazzyborn4dance]

U are FUCKIN AMAZIN !!!!!

[@MRCPromotion]

FLASH YOU THE MAN...BUT 72' 73???

[@willyabackoff]

@HoodRelatedEnt

[@hustletv]

Where is the History of Hip Hop Movie! While we still have the greats around to tell the TRUE Factual story it should be in progress. I'm calling out Jay-Z, P.Diddy and Russel Simmons for the Funding of this Epic Film. Spike Lee, John Singleton I'm calling you out to Direct and Co-Direct!!

[@trapgodnah9022]

What song is that in the video pls im a youngin

[@MCBobbyE]

freedom get up and dance

[@punkoso22]

whatever man !

[@TheYungapostle]

Whats the difference between theses hip hop guys and there late 20's early 30's"old them looks. This guy with his hip hop hat and some punk rock guy with his long hair and leather jacket and budweiser beer can?There is no difference, this guy has money and he could dress like an adult,he got business money so he could be in a suit but he would rather look like mr hip hop.

[@ilichramirezsanchez5996]

does anyone know what's the name of the salsa song in the background?