Launch of 'Hip-Hop Wont Stop The Beat, the Rhymes, The Life Collection Initiative' for the Smithsonian Institution

The transcript discusses the evolution of DJing, focusing on the technique of 'cutting' and the innovative use of turntables as instruments. It highlights the creation of the 'peek-a-boo system,' which allowed DJs to preview music privately. This innovation led to a new era in DJing, where DJs could mix different music tracks and command crowds, even as MCs became more prominent.

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