On Thu, 23 Aug 2001, M Elliot-Knight wrote: > I'd say that Jamacians did have a major influence, not just with dub though. > Look at turntablism and New York's hip-hop/electro scene, in particular one > DJ Kool Herc (born in Kingston, Jamaica). He brought in the idea of sampling > and breakbeats. Without him might hardcore and drum & bass never been > realized?
I haven't wanted to get social sciency on the list...but I have questions about this. Are we making a distinction between primary and secondary influences? It seems to me that a primary influence--like Mojo--would have to be an influence that is direct. I listen to Mojo ergo I am influenced. I listen to Kraftwerk, ergo I am influenced. It also seems to me that a secondary influence--like the Jamaican one here--would have to be an influence that is INdirect. Kool Herc created the breakbeat...some disco DJ picked up this and influenced someone in Chicago...who happened to spin while Derrick May was working in a record store. Herc is an influence then...but not a primary influence. peace lks --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
