How an ’80s Breaks Compilation Sparked Hip-Hop’s Golden Era

This short video by El Train tells you the story of how a breakbeat compilation from the 1980’s became a staple of Hip-Hop. Find out how Bronx diggers Lenny Roberts and Breakbeat Lou set out to preserve the foundation of Hip-Hop, the drum breaks that DJs had been spinning since day one! Their carefully curated record series, “Ultimate Breaks & Beats,” became a behind-the-scenes bible for producers, powering tracks from Biggie, Nas, Dr. Dre, and countless others. This is the untold story of how a humble vinyl series helped shape the sound of Hip-Hop.