The "1st generation Hip Hop DJ Sinbad" is an early, foundational figure in the New York City Hip Hop scene.This individual is DJ Sinbad (Darren Brockett).His credentials place him squarely in the earliest era of Hip Hop, performing alongside the legends who created the genre.DJ Sinbad (Darren Brockett) Real Name: Darren Brockett Era: Mid-to-late 1970s and early 1980s Key Location: New York City (Bronx and Manhattan) Role: Pioneer Hip Hop DJ and battle DJ. Pioneer Credentials The T-Connection: DJ Sinbad was a frequent performer at the legendary T-Connection nightclub in Manhattan between 1977 and 1981. This venue was one of the premier spots, along with the Audubon Ballroom and the Hotel Diplomat, that hosted the emerging Hip Hop Collaborations: He performed and battled alongside other first-generation pioneers, including: Grandmaster Flash Kool Kyle (aka Kool Kyle the Starchild), for whom Sinbad served as the scratch DJ. Melle Mel (of the Furious Five)
