DJ Kool Herc Will Recieve A Special Merit Award At The 2024 Grammys

Hip-Hop’s founding father, the celebrated DJ Kool Herc will join RZA and N.W.A. on the list of Hip-Hop artists who have recieved major accolades in early 2024. The “Merry Go ‘Round” technique creator is set to receive the Special Merit Award at the 2024 Grammys. The award is presented to individuals who, during their careers in music, have made significant contributions, other than performance, to the field of recording.

DJ Kool Herc’s mastery at the turntables is known worldwide, as are his positive contributions to the evolution of Hip-Hop culture. He first introduced using two turntables to make the beats last longer, creating the illusion of one long break for the B-Boys to show off their skills. Herc has received a great deal of recognition during his lifetime, including his induction into the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and recognition from the New York Landmarks Conservancy as a 2023 Living Landmark.