Each year on August 11, hip-hop enthusiasts mark the day when DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy organized a party in the Bronx that laid the foundation for modern-day hip-hop. The holiday is known as Hip-Hop Celebration Day and was officially recognized by Congress last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the genre.

Hip-hop has profoundly impacted popular culture, so let’s pay homage to our favorite emcees, rappers, and DJs by creating a playlist in celebration of the day!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from hip-hop artists would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Run DMC- It's Tricky
LL Cool J- Mama Said Knock You Out
Lauryn Hill- Lost One
Blackalicious- Alphabet Aerobics
Little Simz- Gorilla
Kendrick Lamar- HUMBLE.
TLC- What About Your Friends?
De La Soul- Me,  Myself, And I