Scratch That: The Evolution of TurntablismSouth Bronx 1970s, the Bronx is in ruins. The entire den was filled with signs of arson and poverty. Buildings abandoned and reduced to ashes. Some buildings, however, were still occupied by tenants but were dirty and poorly maintained, which was most likely the result of slum landlords, who would raise the rent until the princes could no longer afford to pay. In that case they would hire thugs to burn it, and the slumlord would collect the insurance money (Chang, 2005). Due to the economic collapse, the unemployment rate was increasing. The streets were overrun with drugs, crime and violence (Chang, 2005). For this reason the police rarely visit this area. Without police or protection, the people of the Bronx had to protect themselves. They formed gangs to keep out drugs and other arson. These gangs were made up mostly of young people and would use any means necessary to keep their streets safe. Due to the violent nature of these street gangs, nightclubs and dance halls did not allow Bronx youth access to these venues (Chang, 2005). Needing a place to socialize, Bronx youth organized their own house and block parties (Chang, 2005). It was from these parties that evolution began. Over time, since the gramophone was made, there has been the disk jockey, the person who plays records. It wasn't until the 1970s that someone decided to manipulate records and/or record players to play what they wanted. At first it was just a matter of extending a part of the song; however, he would later make music as an instrumentalist. A Disk Jockey, or "DJ", is a person who simply plays music for an audience. You will hear a record player... in the middle of the paper...!"Works CitedBush, J. (2013, October 18). Afrika Bambaataa. Retrieved from Allmusic.com:http://www.allmusic.com/artist/afrika -bambaataa-mn0000929862/biographyBush, J. (2013, August 13. Retrieved from www.allmusic.com: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/afrika-bambaataa-mn0000929862)./biographyChang, J. (2005). kooldjherc.asp. Retrieved from www.hiphop-network.com: http://www.hiphop-network.com/articles/djarticles/kooldjherc.asp Mcbride, J. (2007 Hip-Hop Planet, 100-). Motion Picture]. The Music World of Afrika Bambaataa (2004, November 1).