Bambaataa declared: “When we made Hip Hop, we made it hoping it would be about peace, love, unity and having fun so that people could get away from the negativity that was plaguing our streets (gang violence, drug abuse, self hate, violence among those of African and Latino descent). In light of this enormous oversight, the Zulu Nation promotes the “5th element” of Hip Hop, which is KNOWLEDGE, and actively tries to educate the masses about the history and foundational elements of true Hip Hop culture. Due to it’s energy, dynamics, and momentum, Hip Hop culture has become, ultimately, a key to upliftment and reformation, as well as a billion-dollar industry.įrom the 80’s on, the Rap industry and media have helped to make the terms “Hip Hop” and “Rap” synonymous, leaving out the other elements included in the culture. In the 70’s, ten years prior to it’s gaining global recognition, Hip Hop was a celebration of life gradually developing each of it’s elements to form a cultural movement. Many artists who have donated their performances to help raise funds at Zulu Hip Hop Anniversaries have gone on to become legends and many of these legends continue to return to NYC, in November, to give back to the core community who supported them since their careers began.Ī Little Background Information: In the early years of the culture, the movement went untitled until Afrika Bambaataa, started calling it “Hip Hop”, a term originated by Lovebug Starski.
The Anniversary hosts a positive Hip Hop community coming together from all walks of life to celebrate the true essence and excitement of what Hip Hop was meant to be.
True school enthusiasts travel from all around the world to be in New York City, in November, for the annual Zulu Hip Hop Anniversary, the only true Hip Hop Anniversary since the beginning. It’s members and supporters are Hip Hop’s most famous and legendary artists. Founded by the godfather of Hip Hop himself, Afrika Bambaataa, The Universal Zulu Nation is the world’s oldest, largest and most respected grass roots Hip Hop organization. Of course, The Zulu Nation appreciates all efforts to preserve the whole of Hip Hop culture, including any days or weeks set aside to conscientiously appreciate Hip Hop, but would rather that all of these days and weeks combine to celebrate in unity every November as the tradition has been since the beginning of this culture. The Hip Hop World should recognize this month and pay tribute to those who laid the foundation and paved the way as well as to those who continue to preserve the rich tradition of the culture. The Hip Hop community jams, enjoyed outdoors in the parks, throughout the Summer, had to move indoors for about 7 months to community centers, gymnasiums, schools etc. November is also significant in the fact that it kicks off the “indoor jam season”. With consideration to the above mentioned dates, nothing makes more sense than to celebrate Hip Hop culture and it’s history during November, which is exactly what the Universal Zulu Nation has been doing for over 27 + years. The official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th, 1974. HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH! The official birthday of the Universal Zulu Nation is November 12, 1973. The Universal Zulu Nation calls on the World to recognize the whole month of November as
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