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Topic: History of hip hop music


  
  KeysDAN Hip Hop Music
The terms rap and rap music are often used to describe hip hop music; the terms rap music and hip hop music are generally synonymous, although rap music is usually not used to describe hip hop songs without vocals.
Hip hop music is also erroneously used at times to describe related genres of music, such as contemporary RandB, which are primarily sung; while singing is commonly present in hip hop songs, the main vocal (if there are vocals) is always rapped.
Hip hop music is a part of hip hop, a cultural movement that includes the activities of breakdancing and graffiti art, as well as associated slang, fashion and other elements.
www.keysdan.com /Hip_hop_music.htm   (3602 words)

  
 HeadBob - Hip-Hop - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Herc's musical parties eventually gained notoriety and were often documented on cassette tapes that were recorded with the relatively new boombox, or blaster, technology.
One effect of sampling was a newfound sense of musical history among fl youth.
During the mid-1980s, rap moved from the fringes of hip-hop culture to the mainstream of the American music industry as white musicians began to embrace the new style.
www.headbob.com /hiphop/hiphophistory.shtml   (1443 words)

  
 History Of Hip Hop - The Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet
Project Hip Hop soon turned out to be a huge success amongst the fl people and the first productive groups made their first attempt to make a name in this minimalistic art.
Hip hop merchandise is as popular as never before, with products covering everything from food to car tuning.
The fact that hip hop is able to make so much money shows, that slums do no longer exist and the fl community is finally integrated successfully into the white community.
hitchhikernet.com /index.php/History_Of_Hip_Hop   (640 words)

  
 books, history of hip hop, hip hop music , Hip Hop Culture
The definitive history of an underdocumented music genre, The Vibe History of Hip Hop tells the full story of this grassroots cultural movement, from its origins on the streets of the Bronx to its explosion as an international phenomenon.
The revolution was decades in the making, with the female pioneers fighting for a place in the hip hop boy’s club, confronting sexist attitudes, and grabbing their piece of the commercial pie while taking hip hop to new creative heights.
George turns hip hop over and looks at it as a music, a style, a language, a business, a myth and a moral force, and when he's done it's clear why this book is not called The Death of Rhythm and Rap.
www.zhiphop.com /books.html   (963 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on Hip Hop Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hip hop is a cultural movement that began among the mostly African American and Latino communities in the Bronx borough of New York City in the early 1970s.
Hip hop music, distinguishable by its emphasis on rhythm and frequent inclusion of rapping, arose from the mixing of Jamaican and American music by the immigrant DJ Kool Herc in his block parties which started as early as 1970.
Graffiti in hip hop began as a way of "tagging" for one's crew/gang, and developed during the 1970s on the subways of New York, and later expanded to the city walls themselves.
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/hip_hop_music   (2829 words)

  
 Music history
Byzantine music is the music of the Byzantine Empire and by extension the music of its culture(s) as they continued in the Orthodox Christian parts of the population after the fall of the empire to the rule of the Ottoman Empire.
The music in question may be a song, or part thereof, a collection of songs (such as a particular album) or a genre of music.
The conductus was one of the principal types of vocal composition of the ars antiqua period of medieval music history.
www.shortopedia.com /M/U/Music_history   (1201 words)

  
 History of Hip Hop Reaction
Hip Hop Raps was created with the intention of bringing together a history of hip hop music fans and delivering the freshest news, music and features for those breaking into the hip hop world.
Hip Hop Reaction is custom built from the ground up to provide information on a whole range of hip hop articles and information.
Hip Hop Reaction was established in June 2005 and our aim remains clear, to bring together hip hop music fans and offer them the chance to put across their own points of view and opinions.
www.hiphopreaction.com /about.php   (406 words)

  
 Hip-Hop
Along with breakdancinggraffiti (tagging), these compose the four elements of hip hop, a cultural movement that was initiated by inner-city youth, mostly African Americans and Latinos, in New York City in the early 1970s.
The terms rap and rap music are often used to describe hip hop music; the terms rap music and hip hop music are generally synonymous, although rap music is sometimes used to describe hip hop songs without vocals.
Hip hop is a cultural movement, of which music is a part (as are graffiti and breakdancing).
www.detourproduction.com /index.php?pid=32   (2745 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: The Vibe History of Hip Hop: Books: Vibe Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Fine and well-informed history of hip-hop, the music and the culture arranged chronologically and by topic/theme.
This book was my introduction to Hip Hop and I recommend it both to people who want to rip their hands into the music and for those that been around it for years.
Vibe History of Hip Hop Culture is a accurate chronology of the hip hop movement and its impact on urban culture.
www.amazon.ca /Vibe-History-Hip-Hop/dp/0609805037   (888 words)

  
 Illy Rap Hip Hop Culture
Hip hop culture began in the mainly fl and Hispanic inner-city Bronx of New York City during
Hip-hop music, distinguishable by its emphasis on rhythm and frequent inclusion of rapping,
of this music, the music itself developed with years, leading to a golden age from 1986 to 1993.
www.illyrap.com /hiphopculture.html   (255 words)

  
 History of Hip Hop music from the UK, USA and worldwide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hip hop is a cultural movement that began amongst urban African American youth in New York and has since spread around the world.
Some consider beatboxing the fifth element of hip hop; others might add political activism, hip hop fashion, hip hop slang or other elements as important facets of hip hop.
The term has since come to be a synonym for hip hop music and rap to mainstream audiences.
www.gremlinuk.com /historyofhiphopmusic.htm   (143 words)

  
 Hip hop music - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hip hop music, also referred to as rap or rap music, is a style of popular music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s.
Thus the instrumentation of early sampled or sound system-based hip hop is the same as funk, disco, or soul: vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion.
Hip hop arose during the 1970s at block parties in New York City, at which the DJs began isolating the percussion breaks to hit funk, soul, RandB and disco songs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hip_hop_music   (6535 words)

  
 The History of Hip Hop
I got an email from a mom requesting information on the history of hip hop for her daughter who was doing a research paper for school.
A brief history of hip hop and the four elements that fuse to create it: emceeing, deejaying, breaking and graffiti.
Perspective on the roots and future of rap and hip hop with emphasis on the effects of Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow, the emergence of Gangsta Rap, NWA, Snoop Dogg, and ties in the killings of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/4851/39362   (384 words)

  
 Discover the Wisdom of Mankind on History of hip hop music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
G-Funk; Hardcore hip hop; Hip hop music; History of hip hop music; Rapping.
history and potentially could be visited by thousands of museumgoers from all over the world.
I must go to 100 concerts a year, music festivals." Only heavy metal and hip-hop are outside of Drake's frame of musical interest....
www.blinkbits.com /blinks/history_of_hip_hop_music   (580 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE Music Choice Celebrates Black Music Month With: "The History of Hip-Hop"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The first volume of "The History of Hip-Hop" is entitled "The Pioneers" and features rap music originators Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, and Cold Crush Brothers.
Music Choice is the premier music television network, reaching US households through digital cable and satellite television.
Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=68218   (488 words)

  
 Kurtis Blow Presents: The History Of Rap, Vol. 1 - liners
In the early 1970s a musical genre was born in the crime-ridden neighborhoods of the South Bronx.
Like every musical genre that came before, hip-hop has its pioneers, artists who were essential in defining and popularizing the art form.
And as we assemble the puzzle, we have to give equal props to all, because it is the individual contributions, pieced together, that explain the true history of this billion-dollar-a-year phenomenon.
www.rhino.com /Features/liners/72851lin.html   (2608 words)

  
 Simmons College LS435 - HIP HOP WEBLIOGRAPHY
Hip Hop websites are more ephemeral than your average website.
The Hip Hop Congress uses the culture of Hip Hop to inspire young people to get involved social action, civic service, and cultural creativity.
Our goal is not only to produce the highest quality music, but is to deliver to a global audience music which inspires personal creativity and social awakening.
web.simmons.edu /~morrow/hiphopweb.html   (539 words)

  
 Hip Hop music - Instrumental rap and hip hop music, new hip hop music, underground hip hop music, and hip hop R&B ...
Hip Hop music - Instrumental rap and hip hop music, new hip hop music, underground hip hop music, and hip hop RandB music!
BuyaBeat.com has a great HipHop music, rap music, and RandB music collection of instrumental hip hop music to be used for aspiring hip-hop artists, established hiphop artists, hip-hop record companies, and other hip hop entities.
In material form, BuyaBeat's hip hop music or randb music music is a collection of CDs and royalty free downloadable MP3s, constantly updated on a weekly basis.
www.buyabeat.com /hip_hop_music_hiphop_music.htm   (612 words)

  
 jrcubindy: Final speech: The History of hip-hop music
Donald Byrd, a jazz trumpeter, describes hip-hop music as "part of the whole fl experience" and says that the reason that so many people want to do it is that is is a "living music".
While the music was generally ignored by the mainstream media, it had spread to fl communities across America.
The heavily jazz and funk influenced music tended to be quirky, insightful and socially concious.
jrcubindy.livejournal.com /473670.html   (1730 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE MUSIC CHOICE CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH: “The History of Hip Hop”   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The first edition of "The History of Hip Hop" is entitled "The Formative Years 1975-1982" and features rap music's beginnings through Afrika Bambaata's Soul Sonic Force.
Music Choice is the premier music television network; reaching US households through digital cable, satellite TV and Broadband.
Headquartered in Horsham, PA, Music Choice is a partnership among subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, Motorola, Inc., Sony Corporation of America, Warner Music Group, Inc., EMI Music and several leading U.S. cable providers: Adelphia Cable Communications, Comcast Cable Communications, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=62044   (556 words)

  
 wbur.org Arts - Music - Hip-Hop History
Now called Quannum Projects, the collective is not only the most successful indie hip hop label to come out of the Bay Area, it is one the longest running hip hop labels ever.
Both of the other acts, Boston's own MC Kabir and the famed Minnesota-based five man hip hop band Heiruspecs, whipped the crowd into vehement booing sessions aimed at "the stuff you hear on the radio," naming rappers like 50 Cent.
What is most exciting is that LB has come so far in the last decade, from a kid in a record closet to being the head of an indie label that's giving the majors a run for their money.
www.wbur.org /arts/2005/48728_20050412.asp   (730 words)

  
 Music History - Hip-Hop
From scratching the needle on the record, to superimposing records in sync, to cutting swiftly between different pieces of vinyl, everything was used.
Not only is music fragmented, flipped, and turned into something completely different, but traditional notions of musicality are renovated as well.
Issues of texture, rhythm, structure and melody are vital to hip-hop, but traditional ideas of Western musical mastery are atomized, democratized, and replaced by accessible technology in the hands of youth.
www.iconscious.co.uk /musichistory/hiphop.htm   (907 words)

  
 hip hop music - Books, journals, articles @ The Questia Online Library
Music: New Vibe in Old Harlem; Lina Blends Hip Hop Grooves with Harlem Jazz...her eclectic, off-the-wall music demands a category all of...blending jazz and blues with hip hop, R B, soul and opera.
Music: Herc Unchained; He Was One of the Pioneers of Hip Hop, but Has Never Received the Due Credit.
Music: Herc Unchained; He...of the Pioneers of Hip Hop, but Has Never Received...was the godfather of hip hop, creating the backbone to a music whose global influence...looks bright for the hip hop pioneer.
www.questia.com /search/hip-hop-music   (1868 words)

  
 Music Choice
The MC exclusive show, airing on Music Choice On-Demand throughout the month of February, highlights the talented artists that impact Hip Hop music.
"Music Choice viewers expect compelling content and "Hip Hop History in the Making" delivers with an MC exclusive show that explores Hip Hop music's innovators and superstars", stated Damon Williams, Vice President of Programming for Music Choice.
Music Choice is the premier multi-platform music network that reaches millions of consumers nationwide through their TVs, PCs, and cell phones.
www.musicchoice.com /what_we_are/press_historyhiphop.html   (205 words)

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