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Map: Celebrating Hip Hop in the Bronx
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 10, 2009
Modified Jan 10, 2009
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The Birthplace of Hip Hop, 1520 Sedgwick, was recently sold to a new owner (a developer), leaving its future more questionable than ever. Luckily, folks are preserving the history of the area in any way they can, most recently Bronx Rhymes launched, which is a multi-media installation by digital artists Claudia Bernett and Maria Ioveva that "celebrates Hip Hop's innovative artistry, inspirational impact and community contributions. It highlights now legendary locations and milestones through a guerilla graphics campaign in the borough where it all began."
You are even invited to help the project evolve. So far a series of Bronx Rhymes posters have been installed at iconic Hip Hop landmarks throughout the South Bronx, with each describing the historical significance of that location "in the form of a rhyme, and invites passersby to text their own rhymes in response" (submission will show up on their website). Check out the interactive map here for an idea of what's out there.
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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