Hip-hop and its culture is something I’m very passionate about, being that I’m a producer and a follower of hip-hop. It originated in the United States in the 1970’s with inspiration from DJ’s in Jamaica. Taking the rhythm and sounds often used by Jamaicans and using it in their beats. Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C., and the Sugar Hill Gang were some of the earlier artists in hip-hop with hits like “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugar Hill Gang and “The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow popularized hip-hop. DJ’s were an important part of hip-hop, rappers would “freestyle” on their beats, battling with other rappers. Originally developed in New Yok, it shortly became known worldwide, where it was more than just music. Graffiti, dancing, fashion etc became a-part of hip-hop, changing the world we live in today. Hip-hop has grown into many different genres and styles. Rappers often incorporate different elements of genres into their own music to create a new sound and to be unique. Hip-hop has changed many peoples live including mine. Producing music is something I’m very passionate about, without the creators and inspiration people got from different cultures to create hip-hop then I wouldn’t be doing the thing I love.
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| McKeen, W. (2021). Hip-hop. In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar753801
Hip-hop is a popular cultural movement that began in the United States in the 1970’s. Hip-hop includes such elements as disc jockeying, rapping, dancing, fashion, art, and language. Hip-hop has had a notable impact on contemporary society. Today, hip-hop culture is popular in many parts of the world. |
I agree that hip-hop has changed the world we live in today with it’s culture that frequently evolves/changes
Who were the founders of hip-hop in the 1970’s?
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| McKeen, W. (2021). Hip-hop. In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar753801
Performers known as emcees (MC’s) or rappers soon began to accompany the music created by the DJ’s. Rappers spoke or chanted words and rhymes to the beat. They began to compete in “battles” in which they would show their skill at improvised rhyming. This skill involves creating rhymes on the spur of the moment. Another hip-hop vocal technique called beatboxing also developed. Beatboxing involves using the voice to imitate various sounds, particularly the sound of drumbeats and other musical instruments. Early rap and hip-hop performers included Doug E. Fresh, the Fat Boys, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, Run-D.M.C., and the Sugar Hill Gang. |
I find it interesting that rappers write lyrics but always they chose to rap on the spot in battles to compare their skills.
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| McKeen, W. (2021). Hip-hop. In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar753801
Some people consider graffiti to be a form of hip-hop art. Graffiti artists paint or scratch words or drawings on the walls of public places. They often identify themselves with signatures or symbols called tags. Notable graffiti artists or artists who have used elements of graffiti in their work include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Fab 5 Freddy, Keith Haring, and Shepard Fairey. |
Personally, I think graffiti is a form of hip-hop art. The roots of rapping and DJ-ing originated on the streets. Hip-hop isn’t just music, it’s the culture. Everything is the culture is about expressing themselves so, I think graffiti should be considered in hip-hop |
| McKeen, W. (2021). Rap music. In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar459640
In some variations of rap and hip-hop, artists have returned to the reggae music of Jamaica for inspiration. Mainstream rock artists have tried to incorporate elements of rap into their music by inviting rappers to perform on their records. Popular rap performers have included the Beastie Boys, Chance the Rapper, Drake, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Ice-T, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, OutKast, Queen Latifah, Run-D.M.C., Snoop Dogg, and Kanye West. |
Why do rappers and artists incorporate different genres of music into their own? |
| McKeen, W. (2021). Rap music. In World Book Advanced. Retrieved from https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar459640
As with rock music before it, the lyrics of rap and hip-hop music have often been controversial. Some critics see a recurring theme of violence toward women in the songs. The videos of rap and hip-hop artists also have been criticized for violence and strong sexual content.
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Rappers talk about the stuff they know about. For example, where they grew up, the way their living or real problems
The videos just show the real world and the culture. |