THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY…How the Bronx Created Hip Hop.

Interview Credits:
None of the footage below is being used or sold for monatary gain.
Afrika Bambaataa used from interview on scratch
Cholly Rock interview courtesy of Dr. Derrick Colon
Gang interviews used from The Rubble Kings Documentary
Kool Herc interview used from the Schomburg Center interview
Melle Mel interview used from the Jay Quan interview
Sound Clash Culture used from Genius
Cholly Rock interview used from Willie Estrada
All other clips were courtesy of Youtube

LINKS:

THE LATIN BREAKDOWN DOCUMENTARY
   • How Latinos Helped Shape Hip Hop Culture.....  

THE ORIGINAL VERSION:    • DID HIP HOP START IN THE BRONX? You be the...  

   • The Freshest Kids: The History of the B Bo...  

   • How Latinos Helped Shape Hip Hop Culture.....  

   • Alien Ness  

   • You Can't Erase Me: Alien Ness and the Mig...  

   • Conversation with DJ Kool Herc: The Founde...  

Hip Hop Is From the Bronx
An Original Documentary by Dr. Derrick Colon

In “Hip Hop Is From the Bronx,” Dr. Derrick Colon takes audiences on a powerful journey through the birthplace of a global movement. This feature-length documentary explores how hip-hop emerged from the South Bronx in the 1970s — born of resilience, creativity, and social struggle — and how it evolved into an art form that transformed music, culture, and identity around the world.

With a rich blend of archival footage, interviews with pioneering legends, and personal storytelling, Dr. Colon charts hip-hop’s roots in block parties, DJ battles, breakdancing crews. He delves into the socio-economic and political conditions of the Bronx that shaped this cultural revolution, examining how marginalized communities reclaimed their voice through music and expression.

But this is more than a historical record: it’s a celebration of community, innovation, and the way hip-hop continues to shape lives. Dr. Colon also reflects on how faith, purpose, and leadership intersect with the hip-hop community today, bridging past and present.

Key themes:
• The origins of hip-hop in the Bronx: its founders, early spaces, and pioneering figures
• The impact of poverty, urban decline, and social activism on the birth of the culture
• The four pillars of hip-hop — DJing, MCing, breakdancing — and their evolution

Why It Matters:
“Hip Hop Is From the Bronx” offers both longtime hip-hop fans and newcomers a fresh, deeply human perspective on the genre’s foundation. It’s a reminder that hip-hop was never just about beats or rhymes — it was, and is, about voice, empowerment, and community.

Hip Hop History: Origins and Elements NYC
Welcome to the definitive source for authentic hip-hop storytelling. Curated by Dr. Derrick Colon, historian and chief archivist, this channel digs deep into the true history of hip-hop culture as it emerged from the heart of New York City.
Through original documentaries, shorts, mini-docs, rare archival material, and powerful storytelling, we uncover the real narratives, forgotten voices, and foundational elements that shaped hip hop from the ground up. From the Bronx streets to the global stage, this channel is dedicated to preserving the culture with accuracy, respect, and passion.
If you’re looking for truth, context, and the untold stories behind the movement, you’re in the right place.
Subscribe and journey into the real origins of Hip Hop.

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