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Believe it or not, rap has been around for over 23 years. In fact the first ever rap tune to be pressed on vinyl was "Rapper's Delight", by the Sugarhill Gang in the late 70s. Since then rap has evolved from a fad to a street party. Rap music is an element of a larger culture that encompasses rap, baggy clothing, break-dancing, graffiti, vocabulary and a general lifestyle...
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Believe it or not, rap has been around for over 23 years. In fact the first ever rap tune to be pressed on vinyl was "Rapper's Delight", by the Sugarhill Gang in the late 70s. Since then rap has evolved from a fad to a street party. Rap music is an element of a larger culture that encompasses rap, baggy clothing, break-dancing, graffiti, vocabulary and a general lifestyle...
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Hip Hop: An American Culture Over the course of history music has been a center piece in every culture. Every genre of music can be linked to a specific culture or demographic group...	7 / 1706
hip hop People all over the world listen to various types of music. The most popular kinds of music in America are hip hop and rock. As they seem to be totally different types of music they have a lot of similarities ...	2 / 556
hip hop Another leading factor in hip-hop's influence on today's youth is its lyrics. Hip-hop artist's lyrics make an impact on today's youths because it is easy for them to relate to the topic they are talking about...	3 / 682
Hip Hop Music Should Be Heavily Censored Here On Out Hip hop music is a way that a person can express themselves. Over the years hip hop music has created many opportunities for individuals to make money...	2 / 481
Hip Hop Bad? name of Kool Herc moved from Kingson, Jamaica to New York. There, he recited phrases over uptempo beats and created hip hop. His creation was a phenomenon and quickly erupted throughout the states...	2 / 323
Hip Hop America Nelson George's Hip Hop America discusses the nature of hip hop along with the relationship between African Americans and America. Many take the idea of hip hop to be just African Americans and rap music...	2 / 523
Hip Hop Rapping, also referred to as MCing or emceeing, is a vocal style in which the performer speaks rhythmically and in rhyme, generally to a beat. Beats are traditionally generated from portions of other songs by a DJ, or sampled from portions of other songs by a producer, though synthesizers, drum machines, and live bands are also used, especially in newer music...	1 / 270