Hip Hop 1979-1989 DJ Mix by Robert Luis - Tru Thoughts

This is the first in a series of DJ mixes by Robert Luis (Tru Thoughts) celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop in 2023. This one focuses on 1979-1989 playing the tunes in chronological order of their release and taking you on a journey of how Hip Hop developed sonically and lyrically over these specific years.

The mix also feature audio of interviews with Cindy Campbell (who can be described as the first Hip Hop promoter), DJ Kool Herc and Coke La Rock. Clips of classic Hip Hop films Wild Style and Beat Street, one of the first mainstream USA news features on Hip Hop from 1981, Debbie Harry (Blondie) The Wire & Curb Your Enthusiasm and more. Plus some special Hip Hop Dubplates and Edits and Drops from Hip Hop icons too.

Look out for the 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019 DJ mixes.