emotions and recorded them to music. This is how he successfully gets through his day. Rap music or better known as Hip Hop was originated in the Bronx. Artist like: Biggie and Tupac has effected artist like Jay Z and Andre 3000. Tupac and Biggie have a similarity with Jay Z and Andre 3000‚ they all speak their reality and relate to a lot their fans. Breakdancing and Graffiti are two of the four elements of Hip Hop. Although some people believe Hip Hop influences African American teens in a violent way;
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Development of Hip-Hop and Rap throughout the Twentieth Century: The Outline Art. Throughout history‚ mankind has always expressed his emotions‚ ideas‚ and opinions in the form of art. Whether it be a caveman painting on the wall of his cave‚ or Galileo and his ceiling in the Sistine chapel‚ art has always existed in some form or another. But history’s greatest art and the geniuses behind it are all found in the past century right here in the U.S. of A. These masterpieces are classified as ‘hip-hop or ‘rap’
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The Hip Hop Defense Everyone has an opinion about the influence of hip--hop music on our nations youth. Many people‚ such as politicians and the ultra conservative‚ feel the influence is destructive and incites violent behavior. Some people‚ for instance the media‚ believe hip- hop glamorizes inappropriate behaviors and actions while promoting the demoralization of women in general‚ but more specifically black women. Few people are willing to speak out and defend hip-hop music as communicative
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With the help of technology hip-hop has become a global movement. This newfound globalization has connected different people by one love of the hip-hop culture. Some ways in which people connect through hip-hop include international organizations and competitions. A prime example is Hip Hop International (HHI)‚ the creators of MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. HHI puts on a world competition each year for dance crews to compete for a world title in Las Vegas. While it is a competition‚ it is also
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Since the simple rap parties in the late 1970’s by hip-hop’s first DJ‚ DJ Kool Herc. The outbreak of hip hop has taken today’s generation by a storm. Rap music began among the youth of South Bronx‚ New York in the mid 1970’s‚ key individuals such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash were main editions to the birth of hip hop. Performances at night clubs and promotion of the rap music made rap quickly gain popularity through the end of the 1970’s. Later being picked up and altered by today’s MC’s
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bad and the ugly never the good. One picture that is often skewed by the media is that of hip hop. It is often heard that this genre is a negative influence on children‚ as the message put out by these rappers is not appropriate for today’s youth. The lifestyle is too violent and the lyrics are too harsh. All this is skewed in the wrong direction. As the hip hop genre is impactful and helpful for the youth of the world. The genre speaks to a variety of topics; from hard hitting ideas of race and
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Rap was first known as “Hip Hop”. It was first created between 1960-1970 by African American and Latino youth living in the Bronx in New York. These youths were living in very poor conditions in the gang infested inner city. Originally it allowed these economically challenged youth to fantasize about getting out of poverty. It was a “rags to riches”. They were living in very violent areas and there was also a lot of gang activity. Hip Hop also exploited young African American girls and encouraged
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of the poor and the need to over-through the oppressors. The 1980’s brought the newest development in social and political music‚ the emergence of hip-hop and rap. This urban musical art form that was developed in New York City has now taken over the mainstream‚ but originated as an empowering art form for urban youth and emerging working class. Hip-Hop is a highly influential gem that inspired numerous rappers to address social and political subjects. In today’s time‚ even though gangster rap is
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Assignment for Media with Cultural Studies Level Two Youth Cultures‚ Subcultures and Industry Hip-Hop Culture This essay aims to examine the importance of the Hip-Hop culture in 21st century society. It will begin with consideration of the history of Hip-Hop‚ discussing its stylistic adaptations‚ cultural preferences and concerns‚ referring to the studies of black culture by Ellis Cashmore and Mark Neal. Within this I will explore the ethnicity and authenticity of the culture‚ with reference
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The Evolution of Hip-Hop and Transformation of Rap Music Hip-hop‚ not to be confused with the musical genre‚ is a form of musical demonstration and artistic culture that has remained popular since its emergence in the 1970s. It can be categorized as a cultural movement that includes four primary elements: Disk jockeying (DJing)‚ rapping (emceeing)‚ break dancing‚ and graffiti art. It gave birth to a new musical genre known as “rap‚” a rhythmic style in which lyrics are spoken or chanted. Over the
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