How Hip-Hop Brought Self-Pride and Esteem to the Hollers of West Virginia.

The article recounts Eric "Monstalung" Jordan's introduction to hip-hop culture in 1970s West Virginia hollers via Bronx cousins teaching him MCing, breakdancing, graffiti, and DJing, inspired by mixtapes, local radio, and films like Beat Street that ignited his lifelong passion. He later formed the...

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Publicado en:	Appalachian Journal Vol. 53; no. 3; pp. 316 - 321
Autor principal:	JORDAN, ERIC "MONSTALUNG"
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	University of North Carolina Press Spring2026
Materias:	Hip-hop culture Local culture Self-confidence Youth development Dance Rap music Graffiti Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
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Sumario:	The article recounts Eric "Monstalung" Jordan's introduction to hip-hop culture in 1970s West Virginia hollers via Bronx cousins teaching him MCing, breakdancing, graffiti, and DJing, inspired by mixtapes, local radio, and films like Beat Street that ignited his lifelong passion. He later formed the 304 Reconz group to instill pride in local youth through music celebrating Appalachian life, sparking a statewide hip-hop movement with collaborations and tattoos.