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Starter archiveClosedApproximateClublate 1970s–1980s
Harlem World
129 West 116th Street · Harlem, Manhattan40.8010° N / 73.9490° W
Overview
Harlem club often cited within early hip-hop, remembered for MC battles and crew showcases.
Harlem World was a multi-level club often cited within the early hip-hop scene, remembered for MC battles and crew showcases that helped define the competitive culture of the music. Dates and details vary across accounts.
Oral histories & archival media
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Sonic profile
hip-hop
Cultural role
early hip-hop nightlifeMC battle culture
Tags
#hip-hop#MCbattles#Harlem#West116th