His parties are credited with having kick - started the New York hip - hop movement in 1973 .
Inspired by Jamaican sound system culture Jamaican - American DJ Kool Herc introduced large bass heavy speaker rigs to the Bronx .
DJ Kool Herc 's parties are credited with having kick - started the New York hip - hop movement in 1973 .
Inspired by Jamaican sound system culture Jamaican - American DJ Kool Herc introduced large bass heavy speaker rigs to the Bronx .