Hip Hop

Cards (11)

  • Hip-hop has its origins in the Bronx, in New York City, during the 1970s, mostly among African Americans and some influence of Latin Americans.
  • Hip-hop is a cultural movement best known for its impact on music in the form of the musical genre of the same name.
  • Hip-hop dance, on the other hand, refers to street dance styles primarily performed to hip-hop music or that have evolved as part of hip-hop culture.
  • Hip-hop music incorporates a number of iconic elements, most notably DJing and rapping, along with things like beat boxing, sampling, and juggling beats on turntables.
  • Hip hop gave young people of minority groups a voice to let their issues be noticed.
  • as Hip-Hop has become more popular, the meaning and messages have changed to include negative things.
  • Early hip hop has often been credited with helping to reduce inner-city gang violence by replacing physical violence with dance and artwork battles.
  • Hip hop culture became an outlet and a way of dealing with the hardships of life as minorities within America, and an outlet to deal with violence and gang culture.
  • Many who appreciate old school hip hop are trying to challenge the new hip hop. They don't want hip hop to be used in a bad way.
  • Hip Hop Fashion:
    • Sportswear/Hats
    • Tracksuits
    • Sneakers
    • Bright Colors
    • New Haircuts
    • Sunglasses
    • Jewelry (Ring)
  • Hip hop has FOUR MAIN PAIRS/PILARS:
    • Rapping
    • DJ-ing
    • Graffiti Art
    • B-boying (Breakdancing)