Six Steps of Kraftwerk

Six Degrees of Kraftwerk

By: Aunisha Dillon

WHO IS MAX BIGGAVELI?

1982 Hip Hop movie "Wildstyle"

Max Biggaveli was born May 21, 1978. He started making music at a young age and was in the boys choir of Harlem once he realized this was his destiny. Max B was introduced to Jim Jones in 2015 by rapper Cam'Ron and the Diplomats. In 2016 he signed to label "Byrd Gang" which was ran by Jim Jones. He also worked closely with artist like French Montana. Max says his influence on music was artist like Jay-z, Slick Rick the Ruler, and this started a new wave of hip hop music.

"Wildstyle" was a movie from 1982 that showed the music culture and also the rivalry between the Cold Crush Brothers and Fantastic 5.

Dj Tony Tone talks journey and how he started the Cold Crush Brothers. 2:40 he starts to talk about influence DJ Kool Herc.

Iconic Moments

James Brown

Max Biggaveli aka Max B

The Cold Crush Brothers

Born May 3, 1933 - Died Dec. 25, 2006.

2005 Max entered the industry ready to domanate with punchlines and melodies.

One of the most memorable concert moments was when James Brown performed and gave credits to all music legends.

Founder DJ Tony Tone

James Brown was a singer, songwriter, arranger, dancer, all the above, but also one of the most influential to the 20th century pop culture. Growing up during segragation and the Great Depression, he grew up poor and picked on. So once he got into music/gospel he was more flashy. His first record "Please, Please, Please" 1956 sold 3 million copies and rocketed his career.

Legacy

The Cold Crush Brothers were known for their vocal routines, melodies, and harmonic styles.

"Million Dollar Baby" mixtape

Discovery since Locked Up

2016 signed to "Byrd Gang" Jim Jones label

Founder DJ Tony Tone

Live Shows

"Library of A Legend" Series

COLD CRUSH BROTHERS

Cam'Ron "You Gotta Love it" ft. Max B

Key Players

Kanye West "Siiiilver Surferrrr" ft. Max B

Max B talks influence on music

Slick Rick

French Montana

Cam'Ron

Jim Jones

DJ CHARLIE CHASE

MISTER TEE

WHIPPER WHIP

EASY A.D

ARTIST 2

Artist 6

Artist 5

Artist 4

Artist 3

ARTIST 1

References

- Father of Hip Hop

DJ Kool Herc

References

A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Slick Rick - 1988 "The Ruler" introduced storytelling to Hip-Hop.

Career begain 2015 when Artist and Qunicy Acheampong aka "QP"

DJ Kool Herc was born as Clive Campbell April 16, 1955.He gave the young kids and his community the opportunity to express themselves through music and dancing. He is one of Hip-Hop's founding fathers. The first recorded record to do numbers was Sugarhill Gang, which he was apart of spreading their sound.

Who is A Boogie wit da Hoodie?

The artist's roots in the Bronx played a pivotal role in shaping his musical journey. He was inspired by artist like Max B, Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill.

Growing up in Highbridge, Bronx, A Boogie wit the Hoodie was surrounded by a vibrant music scene that nurtured his passion from a young age.

• Artist Juluis Dubose was born December 6th, 1995 in Bronx, NY. He was raised in a neighborhood named, Highbridge, where he was rapping at an early age. After moving to Florida for a short time because he was involved in some trouble, Artist came back and started his own label with his friend/partner: Highbridge the label.

A Boogie wit da Hoodie

V, Sharma. Oct 28, 2022. A Boogie wit da Hoodie Biography. thefamouspeople.com.

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-35113.php

Jeffries, David. allmusic.com. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-mn0003527651#biography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdCVDkPgzfM

Born January 14, 1965, Richard Martin Lloyd Walters had complications since he was born, being a stillborn baby. 18 months old he lost his eye sight and was blinded by a piece of glass. Inspired by The Cold Crush Brothers and heavily into music, Slick Rick signed to Dej Jam in 1988 releasing his debut album "The Greatest Adventures of Slick Rick." Doug E Fresh was an amazing beat boxer and when him and Slick got together they made an art that couldn't be duplicated. Children's Story still to this day being a classic hip- Hop creation.

Max Biggaveli

Corrales, Alex. 22 March 2023. michheque.com.

https://miccheque.com/2023/03/22/what-was-so-special-about-max-b/

Donner. Randa. 16 May 2024. 11 Extraordinary Facts About Max B. facts.net. https://facts.net/celebrity/11-extraordinary-facts-about-max-b/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EQbo5-T5fk

What factors influenced A Boogie wit the Hoodie's early passion for music?

EXTRA EXTRA HOT CAKES SPECIAL

Final Reference Sheet

1973 Dj Kool Herc released "Back to School Jam" the first hip-hop song to get recogintion.

Known for melodic flows, memorable hooks, catchy lyrics, with a hint of smooth R&B

• 2016 - "Artist" released under Highbridge the label
• Signed with Atlantic Records
• 2017 - "Drowning" - Triple Platinum
• 2017 - XXL Freshman Class
• 2017 - "the Bigger Artist" - #4/ TOP 10
• 2018 - Hoodie Szn
• 2020 - "Artist 2.0" followed by Deluxe edition
• 2022 - "Me vs. Myself"
• 2024 - "Better Off Alone"

IT ALL MAKES SENSE NOW

James Brown

Lipsitz, George.6 May 2024. James Brown.britannica.com https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Brown-American-singer

18 Sept 2022. James Brown. allaboutjazz.com. https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/james-brown/

Versatiliy at its finest

DJ Kool Herc

Gonzales, Michael. DJ Kool Herc. rockhall.com. https://rockhall.com/inductees/dj-kool-herc/#:~:text=Herc%20was%20instrumental%20in%20developing,creatively%20through%20music%20and%20dance.

Leland, John. 1 Aug 2023. THE SPIN INTERVIEW: DJ Kool Herc. spin.com. https://www.spin.com/2023/08/the-spin-interview-dj-kool-herc/

References Continued

A Boogie wit da Hoodie

International Artist - Released June 20, 2018

4 Studio Albums

17 Singles

1. Way Too Fly

Featuring – Davido

2. MIA

Featuring – Kap G

3. Nonchalant

Featuring – Alkaline

4. Pretending

Featuring – Jessie Reyez

5. Best Friend

Featuring – Tory Lanez

6. Pull Up

Featuring – NAV

7. Deja Vu

Featuring – J Alvarez

8. Check (International Artist Remix)

Featuring – RAYE

8 Features

Slick Rick "The Ruler"

Bloom, Corey. 27 june 2008. Slick Rick the Ruler. submergemag.com. https://submergemag.com/music/slick-rick/

Mao, Jeff. 2011. Slick Rick. redbullmusicacademy.com. https://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/lectures/slick-rick

Iecha. 6 Jan 2023. Slick Rick Among Honorees to Receive 2023 Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award. balleralert.com. https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/slick-rick-to-receive-2023-lifetime-achievement-award/

The Cold Crush Brothers

Abe, Dandi. 25 Nov 2013. The Cold Crush Brothers. blackpast.org.https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/cold-crush-brothers-1978/

Cold Crush Brothers. hiphopgoldenage.com.

https://hiphopgoldenage.com/artists/cold-crush-brothers/

DJ Kool Herc started a movement with these music dance parties. His influences came from soul, funk, rock, and his Jamaican roots.

"B4 AVA" is A Boogie's pre-work for his self vs self album. B4 AVA stands for Before Artist vs Artist. Which is him vs himself. Then he releases "Me vs. Myself". A boogie then goes to release another pre-work before another album. "B4 BOA" which stands for Before Better off Alone. Which he follows up with newest album "Alone." This timeline and breakdown is amazing and tells a story if you're paying attention.