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Kevin Donovan AKA Afrika Bambaataa whose name translates to “affectionate leader”. Did just that, he was able to draw people (the crowd) to him because of his individual uniqueness. He was know for his encyclopedic knowledge of records and would play any style of music that had a break in it that would help him move the Crowd. He was also know as the God Father of Hip Hop. He was an ambassador in the formulation and growth of Hip Hop Culture. He was the first person to use the term Hip Hop which includes 5 key elements Music, Graffiti, Dance (Breaking), Rap (MCing), and Knowledge. Thus, Identifying Hip Hop as a Culture and helping spread the awareness of Hip Hop all over the world.
I can remember years ago watching something on television that said Hip Hop wouldn’t last. Hip Hop is still here and stronger than ever. I also remember the Hit Planet Rock! I was a Shorty and yes it was the jam and always moved the crowd. But it’s interesting to learn the History behind the Music
Excellent points, Felice. Uniqueness and authenticity are areas that continue to emerge as we look at utilizing popular culture to move the crowd. Now how do we use information technology to get that done?
What tools are available for moving the crowd?
To me, the Bambaataa affect is about combining charisma with technology to the benefit of both. It's not just that Afrika Bambaataa's personality and message were amplified through his sound system and particular approach to music, but that the technologies themselves benefited from his (and other DJs) use of them: a turntable went from a passive device that just transmits a prerecording song to an active instrument making the music, and parties started to be about more than just having fun but also about bringing peace and prosperity to the neighborhood.
Today, there are a ton of tools available for moving the crowd. One example which comes to mind was the murder of Oscar Grant by a transit cop in Oakland last New Year's (to use an example that's coming from my Bay Area experiences and hits close to home): a few bystanders witnessed the whole thing, videotaped it on the their cell phones, and uploaded the video to YouTube. Those YouTube videos not only sparked a huge uproar which will (I hope) lead to justice and more awareness, but they also completely usurped the corporate media's coverage of the event: most major news networks were just playing clips of YouTube, making it evident how superfluous TV news can be in an era of social media. So that's my 2 cents.
First off Dr. P I got to call you out for spelling his name wrong. It's "Bambaataa" not the way your spelled it (LOL). Got to call you out on that BOI!!!!
Furthermore Bambaataa affect on Hip-Hop started in the 70's and and early 80's when he was throwing party in the South Bronx. Bambaataa used his knowledge to move the crowd in so many different ways all you can do is respect his gangsta. Gangs back in the day was nothing like the gangs of today. Gang members back in this time period joined for safety issues first while also helping out the community as well.
I guess you can say the Bambaataa affect in Hip-Hop culture is a way to turn the negative aspect into a positive one; which is what Bambaataa did with his gang the Black Spades. Bambaataa changed his mind set after his visit to Africa where he was challenge and inspired to stop the violence in his community while creating unity. He believed that hip-hop was the key to bringing people together and used the 4 elements of hip-hop to make this happen. He also had the ability to go from turf to turf without being touch because of who he was to a lot of people. I well respect man all around some may say he was "Untouchable." Bambaataa used what he learned from forming the Black Spades and turned it into something position; The Universal Zula Nation. If Bambaataa had the technology we have now as far as the massive radio play, internet, text messages, video messaging, skype, You Tube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and more the Universal Zula Nation would have been bigger then ever. Bambaataa took all he learned from the street and turned that knowledge into community action and emerging the culture of hip-hop. He brought peace to gangs members by promoting what he believe hip-hop was and that was peace, unity, love and having fun.
As a side note, can people put their names in their post if it is not evident in your email name.
The thing I find most fascinating is the many forms of technology that is used today to keep hip hop culture alive and well. Not only those who use technology to get the message out but the communities’ ability to access the many forms of technology to receive the message and act. The question become how did folks including the news networks know to look on youtube for the information? There is/was a concern about the general public having access to information technology and whether or not people would be able to learn the skills fast enough to keep up. Can people afford the devices to keep up? These are some of the policies issues that are being examined, how to continue to adapt the technology. Just think about the many types of phones and service plans now available to people from varying social class backgrounds. Having access to the internet use to be through the phone line without graphics, now look at the many ways. As mentioned in our text the access that we have is not currently censored and yet people can choose what and how much to information to access. Those who are part of the hip hop community have been able to adapt, use and develop technology. Grandmothers in their 70s not from the hip hop generation are learning new technologies to keep up with their grandchildren. Does that make them part of the hip hop generation?
Afrika Bambaataa had a huge effect on what we know as Hip Hop culture. With his ability to get the attention of the people,move the crowd, work in spaces he created through music. With carrying around a boom box and having a sound that brought forth the crowd, Baambatta effected a national movement.
Bambaatta's personality and attitude carried him a long way! Through the usage of the turntable and unique styles of DJing, Baambattaa became the "God Father" of Hip-Hop. Going from the need to escape the conditions of unemployment, housing conditions, and political status as it was then, turning the negative into the positive was absolutely essential. This is what Baambattaa has done.
In making the transitions therein Hip Hop culture has now become mainstream. Becoming a figure who could not be touched and that possessed knowledge throughout the streets, allowed the birth of mcing, break dancing, and graffiti. These are all essential elements in the culture of Hip Hop which has moved the people and allowed a form of expression unique to the generations to follow.
All of these concepts were key when it came to information transmitting. Due to him having the access to tools and equipment to move and bring the crowd wherever he went allows community building. With the attention and promotion behind the power of voice came the will to accumulate and build social networks. The Baambattaa effect has paved the way for information transmit, more public access, and demand for services/resources.
I'm sorry about any confusion regarding my name - this is Eric, my blogger name shows up as Ejypt.
See you all on Tuesday.
Bambaataa was one of the people that paved the way for Grandmaster flash. He also was a advocate for turning gang life into doing something positive for the community. That later lead to Zulu Nation which was the first hip-hop organization with an official birth date. He has brought peace to many lives as hip hop brought peace and saved a lot of lives in the "hood". Bambaataa's major contribution to hip hop in my opinion is the positive vibes that radiated from him. With out his influence things like the Zulu Nation probably would of never came into fruition
The Bambaataa affect was one of making people believe this MC because he was authentic in the way he approached life. Since he was a warlord in the Black Spades and then flipped that image to his music it gave him instant street creditbility. Also, when he was apart of the Black Spades he was so intimidating that no one messed with him. Since he had the hottest equipment and the hardest beats everyone wanted to be like him and that made the Zulu Nation hot. I know that there are 4 phases of Hip Hop, but authentic need to be one and he made that point very apparent.
"Saul Alinsky, the premier American community activist, says (Boyte, 1989)
that “the radical is that unique person who actually believes what he says. He wants
a world in which the worth of the individual is recognized. He wants the creation of
a society where all of man’s potentialities could be realized.” The vision of a new
community is a radical one. Building it will require care and diligence, patience, and
intelligence. The broader the effort is and the more tightly the efforts are interwoven,
the stronger the force it will become. The momentum for positive change will be
irresistible."
This is the Bambaataa effect this is from the community informatics text. Authenticity related to self and authenticity related to goals which one strives to achieve, as well as a an ability to adapt to the needs of a situation or the desires of a crowd of dancers: This is the Bambatta effect
So much has been said about Mr. Bambaataa (Kevin Donovan) who was a person highly respected in the South Bronx for his ability to
MOVE THE CROWD". "Cultural Credibility" made him authentic as well as his "dope beats".
I agree with the majority of what has been posted in this Blogger. Considering the fact I could not gain access to this Blogger until last week, I felt I should post a comment in regards to the requirement for the course and give input as to what the Bambaataa means to me as it relates to the Hip Hop Culture.
The Bambaataa affect in the HIP HOP culture in my opinion.... Is highly represented in the black community and Hip Hop because "HIP HOP" is the music of today's youth and this style of music really moves the crowd or all cultural backgrounds. When a HIP HOP groove is successful all eyes are watching and all ears are listening. All cultures take note to the lyrics of the music in hopes of learning something from it. Sometimes it is used against the artist in a negative way as well as those who listen to it faithfully. But at other times it can be used in a positive way to move the crowd or the country for that matter to reach or obtain a victory.
HIP HOP music leads the nation in a certain direction politically, especially in times of war, struggle, bad economy, a community uprising, a need for change within a community or organization, peace, etc...When the music is banging with great direct interesting lyrics, attention is received and things happen, things change. The Bambaataa affect gets noticed and moves the crowd. People pay attention and focus on what needs to be.....
I limited my comments so I am not repetitive of what has already been stated in previous blogs.
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The Bambaataa affect deals with moving the crowd. I find technology to be this moving force through the media. I used Jay Z and Alicia Keys Empire State of Mind in my class and I was shocked that not many of my students knew the song until it came to the hook. They knew more about his clothing line or they remembered what he wore or what Alicia wore during their performance. Most of them listen to happy or catchy phrase music not Hip Hop that artist like Jay Z produce. At this time, I feel that the media (television) has the bambaataa affect because of its edge on advertisement. This generation is more visual. They want the look of Hip Hop without hearing/using its true voice.
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