Wilson May 14‚ 2010 Hip-hop as a Cultural Movement What first comes to mind nowadays when you hear the word ‘hip-hop’? Most people think of a gangster embellished in large diamonds‚ sporting baggy clothes‚ huge cars‚ all with a general disregard for the welfare of humanity. It wasn’t always like this: hip-hop was originally born as a recreational activity‚ used as an outlet to cope with poverty. The notion of hip-hop has clearly changed in a big way since the advent of hip-hop culture back in
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REGGAE AND HIP HOP: The Power Of Music LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction During this study of research I will review literature regarding the relationship between Reggae and Hip hop: Focusing on the link between music and culture‚ showing contrast and comparison between both movements. The sources reviewed will evidently outline similarities‚ in terms
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“A Reflection of Hip Hop’s Past: Is it Still Relevant?” Have you ever noticed the similarities between hip hop dance and African dance? Has the rhythm in African drums ever remind you of hip hop beats? How about Minstrel shows and the purpose behind them; are they similar to hip hop shows today? There is in fact a strong connection between the three topics and the hip culture. Hip hop is full of excitement‚ unity‚ passion and controversy. These characteristics of hip hop would be non-existent if
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Over the past four decades‚ Hip Hop has evolved as a culture and art influencing the youths’ culture all over the world. Many youths in different parts of the world claim that Hip Hop reflects their economic‚ social‚ cultural‚ and political aspects of their lives because it communicates to them in a manner they understand. Therefore‚ it has cogent messages for many youths worldwide. “Hip Hop cannot be dismissed as a youth obsession or movement that will fade with time. Instead it should be considered
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For a real musical experience‚ head to the realm of hip hop. Hip hop music is amazing because the beat is intricate‚ the lyrics speak about real life problems‚ and the rhythm is catchy. A main reason why hip hop is my favorite genre is that the beat is intricate. There is so much time and effort that goes into making a good hip hop beat. The producer needs to make sure people can dance along with it. An example of an intricate beat is in the song “XO TOUR Llif3” by Lil Uzi Vert. The beat has so
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Who is the founder of Hip Hop and how has it originated? Hip hop is one of the most listen to and influenced music to the world. Many people feel like music helps them make it through their daily lives. Hip hop has changed drastically in the past two decades and many rappers appreciate how the youngins have created their own style of hip hop. The new generation is changing the movement and some people have some disagreements and some agreements of the way hip hop changed.
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In recent years‚ controversy in Hip-hop culture has been in the mix of America media. From the hype of the lyrics and the impact that Hip-hop music has on the youth. It seems that political and media groups have been quick to place all of the blame on rap music for the trend in youth violence from the murders and the gang related problems. However‚ forms of music cannot be understood unless you study the fame of its historical and social context. Hip-hop culture reflects the young‚ urban‚ working-class
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Hip Hop has gotten too hard core‚ it’s only about misogynist and materialism. Back in the day rappers had more to talk about than guns‚ money‚ jewels‚ cars and women. In today’s Hip Hop‚ it glorifies the ghetto‚ gangs‚ guns‚ money and jewelry which reinforces the tradition of the black stereotypes. Gangster rap is described as the angriest type of rap music where it glamorizes sex and violence. N.W.A was one of the most controversial rap groups in the world of hip hop who are known as the creators
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The Underling Messages- Misogyny with Hip-Hop Misogyny is vigorously common in the realm of Hip-Hop and the Black community is observed as one of its most noteworthy disciples. The physical‚ mental‚ and rhetorical brutality against women that is portrayed through the music has materialized onto the treatment of Black women among men in our society and is especially prevalent within Black men. Despite the fact that the illustrations and issues with misogyny are clear‚ equivocalness still dwells in
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Southern Hip Hop. Southern hip hop‚ also known as Dirty South hip hop had a distinct sound and brought a broader audience to the original hip hop culture from
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