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Hip-Hop Music
Throughout history, popular music has changed constantly. Every time a new category of popular music is introduced to a new generation, there is always controversy. Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Madonna and even country and westerns Loretta Lynn broke barriers that everyone was real upset about at one time. They are now highly respectable. In time, the controversial music becomes accepted and new artists push through more limitations. Because of the dance craze, Hip-Hop and Rap music have became very popular. They both produce a very strong beat that is very easy to dance to. Hip-Hop or Rap music is accented with a heavy drumbeat, a handed down version of African rhythms, but the lyrics are composed of slang spoken by younger generations.
Many people thought that Hip-Hop music was not going to last, but it is showing no signs of diminishing. As a matter of fact, many new artists are breaking record charts by selling millions of records. Although Hip-Hop and Rap music appeals to a younger generation, people of all ages enjoy Hip-Hop and Rap music. Hip-Hop music is very energizing and motivating to listen to.
Some people complain about the lyrics that are used in popular Rap music, but most people enjoy Hip-Hop music because of the accented drumbeat and bass. However, it is true that not all Rap or Hip-Hop music is suitable for children or people who are easily offended, to listen to. This type of music is really popular with club dancers, professional...
This is why Hip-Hop music has progressed over time. Professional cheerleaders and dancers (especially basketball cheerleaders), style of dancing and choreography has drastically changed because of Hip-Hop music. The entire technical dance moves such as double turns and switch leaps have been replaced with sharp, precise moves, which is more entertaining to the audience. The rapid counts of music does not allow time for big dances unless done at a very rapid count. This new, energy enhancing style of dancing during the halftime shows encourages more enthusiasm and involvement from the sports fans at the games.
One very seldom hears about the positive effects of Rap or Hip-Hop music. The reason for this is that the media, newspapers and websites like to report the negative side of Rap or Hip-Hop music. For example, they love to broadcast popular artists who get arrested. The media also seems to grasp every opportunity they can to promote rap artists who deals drugs. When a school shooting happens, it is the music they want to blame. All music have positive and negative influences, which is better explained in a psychological report.
For the handful of kids who did participate in school shootings, there are many more kids who listen to popular music that did not shoot up the schools. While I agree, that Hip-Hop and Rap music will give…
As hip hop developed in urban environments, it has historically concerned itself with themes addressing the minorities dwelling in these communities. This is a tradition that has continued up to the present day. The main concern in hip hop lyrics is with the "struggle." This struggle can be personal or political in nature. In addition, there is also one strain of hip hop rapping known as "party rhymes" that are
Sadly, what began as a means of artistic expression has evolved into a phenomenon that has centered on exploiting women and glamorizing crime and violence, leading listeners to believe that this is not only the acceptable way of treating women, but also that the crime and violence are socially accepted norms. Works Cited Alridge, D. & Stewart, J. "Introduction: Hip Hop in History: Past, Present, and Future." Journal of African-American History. 90(3) Summer
L. Cool J. into box-office stars. Like rock and roll in the 1950s, hip-hop has become the great cultural bridge in these times" ("Hip Hop: The history," Independence, 2006.). However, in some of its manifestations, the original intent of hip-hop music to parody and critique mainstream culture has been corrupted by materialism. There is a distinct contrast with the original voices and visions of artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Grandmaster Flash
(Hip-hop History) Graffiti is also known as writing, and is not dance. It originated as an underground urban art which was boldly being displayed in public places, generally on the sides of buildings or walls. This was an avenue for citizens to make political and social commentary, and even for gangs to mark their territory. Folks would mark their areas with "tags" like FRANK 207, TAKI 183 and several
Hip Hop Culture The History of Hip Hop Culture The roots of hip hop culture are in West African and African-American music (Armstrong, 1997; Hummell, 2002). The griots of West Africa are a group of traveling singers and poets, whose musical style is very similar to hip hop. The most important direct influence on the creation of hip hop music was the Jamaican style called dub, which arose in the 1960's. Dub
The unique sounds of rap music challenged the American listening public by shifting away from rock song structures and instrumentation. Sampling songs and scratch became some of the signature effect of DJs, who provided the music over which rappers would speak their poetry. The fact that rapping is generally unmelodic and set over percussive-forward music ensured that hip-hop remained an underground music. Break beats offered a novel approach to