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Hip Hop for People Who Don't Like Hip Hop

On August 11, 1973, Hip Hop Pioneer, DJ Kool Herc, was DJing his sister's back-to-school party in the Bronx when he did something that, according to legend, had never been done before. Using two turntables and two copies of the same record, he extended the "break" in a song, isolating what he considered to be the best part of the song, and repeated the break, over-and-over, going back-and-forth between the two records. The crowd was blown away and a new form of music, and culture, was born.

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Best of July 2023

Comebacks, locals, and legends kept our ears happy this month. Here are some of our favorite releases from July!

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Five New Shows at 5am

Rise and shine with KRCL's New Early Morning Line-Up!

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KRCL's 801 Day: A Celebration of Utah Music

KRCL's second annual 801 Day, Tuesday, August 1, is a full day dedicated to Utah music and our community's diverse music scene. From Salt Lake to Provo, Ogden to Park City, Heber to Tooele, KRCL's 801 Day highlights music from all across the Beehive State.

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