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Hip-Hop

Hip-Hop originated in the 1970s in the South Bronx, serving as a voice for marginalized urban youth through DJing, MCing, breakdancing, graffiti, and beatboxing. Pioneered by figures like Kool Herc, it evolved rapidly, impacting music, art, and fashion. While often misconceived as solely about violence or the street, Hip-Hop is a rich cultural movement that embodies expression, creativity, and social commentary. Women's roles in Hip-Hop are evolving, with artists like Salt-N-Pepa paving the way. Explore the multifaceted world of Hip-Hop and its lasting influence.

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Hip-Hop

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  1. Hip-Hop (THEREALZAMBIAN.COM) • Fahn Darkor & Larry Williams

  2. What is Hip-Hop? (WEBSTER DICTIONARY)

  3. History • Hip-Hop was introduced in the 1970s in South Bronx, New York. • It was most common among African- American and Latino street cultures. • Hip-Hop was a way for the lower class urban youth to express themselves during a time of despair.

  4. Father of Hip-Hop • In 1967 Clive Campbell, also known as Kool Herc, arrived to the South Bronx from Jamaica. • By arranging party mixes and delivering speech into the microphone simultaneously, MCing was discovered. • He also performed as a MC by announcing the music and adding text with rhythm.This combination became known as “rap music”.

  5. Culture • The main components of Hip-Hop are: • DJing • MCing • Graffiti • Break Dancing • Beatboxing

  6. DJing • A DJ, Formally known as a “Disc Jockey” usually uses 2 turntables to music for an intended purpose. Can be seen in parties or in a music studio • Now use computers and various softwares to create mixes. • Notable Djs include: • Funkmaster Flex • Run DMC • Deadmau5 (THEARTCAREERPROJECT.COM)

  7. MCing • Short for Master of Ceremonies, and sometimes misrendered as emcee • Originally rapping was called MCing and was seen as supporting the DJ. • Notable MCs include: Common, Eminem, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., and Nas.

  8. Graffiti • A form catharsis many people use by defacing public property while creating artwork • During the 1980s graffiti was used to warn other gang members what territory they were in • Also known as “tagging”

  9. Break Dancing • Break Dancing is a style of dancing that grew during the early stages of hip-hop • Dancers at DJ Kool Herc's parties often danced throughout the break section of a song • Also referred to as B-Boys • Between 1970 and 1973 Break Dancing appeared in the club, Plaza Tunnel and the Puzzle. The earliest moves were the "Drop" and the "In-and-Out"

  10. Beatboxing • Beatboxing is a form of producing rhythmic sounds by a combination of your lips, tongue, and oral movements. • Beatboxing imitates the sounds of a kick drum set • Famous beatboxers include: • Biz Markie • Doug E Fresh • Doug E Fresh

  11. Censorship • Hip-hop artists are known to speak on sex, street violence, alcohol, drugs, and gang life • Once a Hip-hop song is broadcasted, media outlets will require it be transformed into a censored version. • This censored version will blank out any foul language or offensive content and sometimes replace the words with clean lyrics

  12. Lyrical Content

  13. Misconceptions of Hip Hop • Hip-Hop isn’t rap • Being a rapper is not the same as being an MC • Hip-Hop was not meant to be violent • Hip-Hop was not meant to be solely about the ghetto

  14. Women and Hip Hop • Women are often the victim to being degraded in Hip Hop and Rap Music • It is seldom that a women will make it to the mainstream light as a MC. • Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, and Lin Que paved the way for female artists to rise in the hip hop genre.

  15. Fashion • Hip-Hop has a huge influence on urban wear • Many artist are endorsed fashion designers, which can directly bring them “back in style” • Wiz Khalifa is often recognized for bringing back Chuck Taylor, BOB was the “poster child” for Adidas and ultimately helped revamp the brand • Many get their style inspirations from Hip-Hop artist • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_brXVajnB4

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  17. Tupac vs Biggie • Tupac represented the West Coast for Hip Hop and Biggie represented the East Coast. • Gave listeners a sense of pride to “rep” their geographical location • Feud was heavily influenced by record labels

  18. Home Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtLAosd00LI&feature=autoshare

  19. Works Cited • "Autopsy." Autopsy. Searching4TupacShakur, n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2013. • "California: Autopsy Released in Killing of Notorious B.I.G." NYTimes.com. The New York Times, 12 Dec. 2012. Web. 1 Aug. 2013. • Cole, J. ""Crooked Smile" (feat. TLC)." Azlyrics. AZ, n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2013. • Daka, Harry. "The Hip Hop Culture." The Global Zambian Magazine. TGZ Magazine, 28 May 2013. Web. 01 Aug. 2013. • "Hip Hop Culture Misconceptions." Spartanic.ch. Spartanic Rockers, n.d. Web. 1 Aug. 2013. • Kaminski, Katie. "Hip Hop Index." Hip Hop Index. UIC, n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2013. • "Link-o-mania – Hip Hop and Merchants of Cool." Voxygennet. Voxygen, 24 July 2007. Web. 01 Aug. 2013. • "The Culture Of Hip Hop: Reality Vs Media, an Essay Fiction | FictionPress." The Culture Of Hip Hop: Reality Vs Media, an Essay Fiction | FictionPress. Fiction Press, n.d. Web. 01 Aug. 2013.

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