Hip Hop History Through the Art of Sampling

​I'm Umer (He/Him/His), a full time teacher by day, artist and hip hop nerd by 24/7. The reason I fell in love with hip hop is it's ability to transcend across generations through sounds and storytelling. The music in itself acts like a time capsule for a special culture and gateway to the music of the current and the past.

​In this workshop, we will dive into the historical context that hip hop came up in, specifically from a production and beatmaking perspective. We will explore the creative art of sampling in hip hop through producers and artists starting from DJ Kool Herc all the way to A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Knxwledge, Kendrick Lamar, and many more!

​Bring your favorite hip hop vinyl or CD to share and discuss at the end!

​This workshop helps raise funds for the Here Clubhouse, a volunteer-run community space in K-Town! All proceeds go towards keeping the lights on for the space.