80's B-Boy

The 1970s & the 1980s saw the birth of b-boying and graffiti ,as part of the hip-hop culture, creating a vibrant, all-encompassing movement. The music itself evolved rapidly, from the simple beats and rhymes of early rap to more complex productions that incorporated samples and scratching. By the end of the decade, hip-hop had firmly planted its roots into mainstream culture, setting the stage for the explosion of the 1990s. It was truly a transformative and exhilarating time for music and culture.