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| | Old school hip hop -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) |
 | | Compared to more modern, (additional info and facts about new school rap) new school rap, old school has relatively simple (The basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music) rhythms and cadences that occur on the beat instead of wrapping around the rhythm, as has become common. |
 | | Generally, subject matter was simple, good times, parties and friendship, with only a handful discussing political or social themes (Brother D and (additional info and facts about Grandmaster Flash) Grandmaster Flash were notable exceptions; however, rappers like (additional info and facts about Kurtis Blow) Kurtis Blow also included some social realism). |
 | | Also compared with later hip hop, old school had a large number of female artists, even though none reached quite the level of fame of their male counterparts. |
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