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Explore the fascinating journey of Hip-Hop from its roots in the 1970s influenced by Disco to becoming a voice for underprivileged youths in the United States. Witness how this music culture reflected social, economic, and political realities, expanding in the 80s/90s to a global phenomenon. Discover iconic artists like Eminem, Kanye West, and Nicki Minaj who shaped the genre's modern era. Join authors Olivia D'Aprano, Daniel Batt, and Jess Coverdale on a journey through the history of one of the largest youth cultures in the world.
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The Main Shizz *Began in the 1970s. *It was influenced by Disco. *Started as Dub/Electronic & evolved to ‘Hip-Hop’. *‘Block parties’ became increasingly popular in NYC. *Rap was the first form of lyrics (MC-ing). *In Hip-Hop’s early days it was described as the “voice” for underprivileged youths. *The music culture reflected the social, economic and political realities of their lives.
The 80s/90s *Hip-Hop was largely confined within the context of the United States. *During the 1980s Hip-Hop was spread to more countries, particularly those that had large ethnic groups. *Artists such as; MC Hammer, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, the Notorious B.I.G& Run DMC became known for their contribution to Hip-Hop.
The Associations *Baggy Clothing *Designer Clothes *Rap *Trainers *Cannabis *Cocaine *Black Culture
Nowadays *Hip-Hop is one of the largest youth cultures in the world. *Eminem’s album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ sold over ten million copies in the US alone. Eminem is the most successful white rapper of all time. *Artists that have been introduced through Hip-Hop in the 21st century are as follows; Nicki Minaj, Usher, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Young Money, Wiz Khalifa& Jamie Foxx.
The End! By Olivia D’Aprano, Daniel Batt & Jess Coverdale