THE BOX THAT ROCKS
30 Years of Video Music Box and the Rise of Hip Hop Music & Culture
Guest Curated by Dexter Wimberly
March 10 – May 28, 2012
Museum of ContemporaryAfrican Diasporan Art
80 Hanson Place Brooklyn, New York 11217
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 10 | 6pm – 9pm
Amy Andrieux * Malik Y. Cumbo * LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs *
Delphine Fawundu * Bobbito Garcia * Tahir Hemphill * Jonathan Mannion *
Tim Okamura * M. Tony Peralta * Fab 5 Freddy * Ali Santana * Jamel
Shabazz * Daniel Amazu Wasser
THE BOX THAT ROCKS: 30 Years of
Video Music Box and the Rise of Hip Hop Music & Culture is an exhibition of contemporary art that celebrates the global influence of
Video Music Box, and the show’s historic contribution to urban music and culture. In 1983, Ralph McDaniels launched
Video Music Box,
a groundbreaking television program that ushered in the popularity and
innovation of music videos. As the show’s creator and host, and the
producer and/or director of over 400 music videos, Ralph McDaniels is a
pioneer whose influence is still felt throughout the music industry. It
is safe to say that hundreds of Hip Hop, R&B and Dancehall artists
owe their street credibility, record sales, and a great deal of their
commercial success to V
ideo Music Box.
More Info HERE
Exclusive interview with Ralph McDaniels HERE
