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  List of genres of hip hop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hip hop music can be subdivided into subgenres, fusions with other genres and regional hip hop scenes.
These are combinations of hip hop music or rapping with other genres.
These are not genres, but regional hip hop music scenes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_genres_of_hip_hop   (171 words)

  
 Orange & Blue Magazine // Fall 2003 // Hip Hop
Misti Lewis, president of the Hip Hop Collective, spins on her head to keep the energy alive for the cypher.
Her dissertation topic covers hip hop as an educational resource in the United States and Japan.
When she discusses hip hop, she drops knowledge with the enthusiasm of a person whose mind has produced 500 thoughts but who has only enough breath for 10 of them.
www.jou.ufl.edu /pubs/onb/F03/hiphop.htm   (622 words)

  
 Telegraph | News | Taiwanese finally find their identity in years of peace
Mr Wu is a flsmith and tourist attraction on Kinmen, a Taiwanese island five miles from the Chinese mainland.
She does not need to mention the political rally going on behind her, in which speeches extolling Mr Chen are interspersed with dance routines performed to Taiwanese hip-hop.
His vote soared by 10 per cent from four years ago, when the opposition was split, and the KMT had to adopt many of his ideas about Taiwanese "sovereignty" to get the votes they did.
www.buzztracker.org /2004/03/27/cache/125095.html   (478 words)

  
 Chinese hip hop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chinese hip hop is a relatively new phenomenon in China and first made it to Taiwan where artists such as MC HotDog were first rapping but then made it to Hong Kong with the success of LMF.
In the mainland a hip hop scene had just been formed with artists such as Hi Bomb (黑棒),Dragon Tongue(龙门阵)and Yin Tsang(隐藏) are leading the genre and gaining popularity with the youths.
Breakdancing (called "jiewu" in Chinese) has gained a lot of popularity among young Chinese as well.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chinese_hip_hop   (118 words)

  
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Taiwanese hip-hop group, Machi, will also be attending the awards and setting the crowd into a rhythmic grove with their infectious brand of music.
The Taiwanese songbird’s soulful and powerful vocal abilities won her the Favourite Artist Taiwan category at the inaugural MTV Asia Awards in 2002 and has propelled her to be nominated for the same category this year.
The Taiwanese band adds a unique twist to hip-hop, creating a new identity in the music scene and spreading the popularity of their music through its infections tunes.
www.indiainfoline.com /bize/suga.html   (653 words)

  
 Taiwanese hip hop - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Taiwanese hip hop - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
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This encyclopedia, history, geography and biography article about Taiwanese hip hop contains research on
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Taiwanese_hip_hop   (59 words)

  
 Dog G - TheBestLinks.com - Democratic Progressive Party, Hip hop, March 8, Ode, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Dog G - TheBestLinks.com - Democratic Progressive Party, Hip hop, March 8, Ode,...
Dog G, Democratic Progressive Party, Hip hop, March 8, Ode, Taiwan, TIME...
Dog G (Taiwanese: Toā-ki 大支, born Tseng Kuan-jung 曾冠榕, ca.
www.thebestlinks.com /Dog_G.html   (212 words)

  
 AfricasGateway.com - The International Ambassador of Hip Hop
So the speech of hip hop when heard worldwide, that is most known is in English.
As quickly as hip hop is spreading, artists in every country need to speed up the evolution process.
There are a lot of hip hop fans to cater to, and they should not be let down and one of the only newcomers I see holding the torch in these rap Olympics is Shomori Pass.
www.africasgateway.com /article919.html   (529 words)

  
 Crackpot Chronicles
Chinese men are going to have a hard enough time finding marriagable women as the gender gap continues to catch up with the Chinese population as it ages-- without wealthy Taiwanese suitors making off with their young ladies.
Despite cross-strait tensions, Taiwanese men are flocking to China to find and bring back young brides who are eager for a better life.
Taiwanese men pay $5,000 to $10,000 for a trip to the mainland, scores of introductions and help with the marriage certificate and related paperwork.
ellensander.com /2004_11_01_cp_archive.html   (7586 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Music | Web demo launches hip-hop in China
On returning to his home city of Shanghai he teamed up with Shang, who was already making a name for himself on the city's club scene.
The two started putting samples of their music on the web, and worked with Taiwanese record producer J Wu after being signed up by EMI.
Lionel said that there is still some distance to go to persuade China's youth that hip-hop is the music of their generation.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/4329531.stm   (410 words)

  
 Hip Hop FM - live via internet!
MP3, Hip Hop, Rap, Real Audio, CDs and more - Sphere of Hip Hop...
Hip Hop Hot Spot - Hip Hop to a Higher Degree
Hip hop Taiwanese group Energy launched its album and touched base with Malaysian fans recently, reports LI EE KEE.
archive.wn.com /2004/11/12/1400/hiphopfm   (1189 words)

  
 African_hip_hop LANGUAGE SCHOOL EXPLORER
Hip hop has been popular in Africa since the early 1980s due to widespread American influence.
The first hip-hop group from Africa was Black Noise, a group from Cape Town, South Africa.
Africa's Largest Hip Hop Portal with a strong focus on African Hip Hop
www.school-explorer.com /info/African_hip_hop   (217 words)

  
 AsiaFinest Discussion Forum -> Hip Hop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Japan has the most developed hip hop in Asia because hip hop has been around Japan since the 80's while Korea got it in the 90's.
I'd prefer Korean hip hop over Japanese hip hop because since Japan's is so developed and Americanized that it has that American feel to it...
The only Americanized sounding hip hop from Korea are from YG ENTERTAINMENT (1tym, Jinusean, Masta Wu, Lexy, Se7en, G-Dragon, Taebin)...
www.asiafinest.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=17574   (369 words)

  
 MusicDish Industry e-Journal
In every continent, people rhyme in their language, which I feel is showing the growth of Hip Hop on an international level.
But one artist making a run for the triple crown of Hip Hop is Thailand's Shomori Pass.
There are a lot of Hip Hop fans to cater to, and they should not be let down.
www.musicdish.com /mag?id=9954   (870 words)

  
  ••• UrbanWire ••• 
Her knowledge of the EPL, Serie A and La Liga used to be on par with most of her male soccer-watching buddies, and she has attempted to educate herself in Español.
Her listening preferences have also leaned towards Taiwanese hip-hop and Japanese RandB, with the likes of Machi, Ken Hirai and Namie Amuro.
Don’t berate her for being fickle-minded yet – she is just learning to make sense of the world and to appreciate new things along the way.
www.theurbanwire.com /jan05/bio.html   (6742 words)

  
 Dog G - Chinese Music - Chinese Art
Dog G (Taiwanese (linguistics)Taiwanese: Toā-ki 大支, born Tseng Kuan-jung 曾冠榕,pinyin: Zēng Guānróng, ca.
1969) is a TaiwanTaiwanese hip hop artist, best known for using Taiwanese (linguistics)Taiwanese in his performances.
The March 8, 2004 Asian issue of TIME describes him as a writer of "pro-Taiwan rap" and the "poster boy of the Democratic Progressive PartyDPP's southern youth vote campaign" during the ROC presidential election, 20042004 presidential election.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Dog_G   (237 words)

  
 Backstage with Marian - San Jose Mercury News
And, also in the news, the article I reported on about popular Taiwanese aborigine singer coming to San Jose's HP - according to the concert promoter Connie Pan-Yu, A-mei has recently changed agents, so her appearance at the concert may be in jeopardy.
His music is an interesting mix of spoken word, Chinese opera, and Taiwanese folk song - all spun together with a sense of humor.
According to Taiwanese music producer/manager George Trivino, in the states, we go to clubs to dance, there, they go there to drink - so the dance floors here are much larger.
marianbackstage.blogspot.com /2005_01_01_marianbackstage_archive.html   (3562 words)

  
 DVD Review - The latest DVD Video and Movie News
Armed with a potent combination of charisma, street smarts and martial arts expertise, Tony Fait (DMX) dominates the streets with passionate precision, taking care of his fiercely loyal crew with a dedication surpassed only by his love for his young daughter.
But when his daughter is kidnapped and held in exchange for a cache of priceless diamonds, Fait must forge an unlikely alliance with a Taiwanese intelligence officer (Jet Li) who has pursued the extraordinary stones halfway across the world.
Adversaries by code but allied by circumstance, the master thief and the enigmatic agent join forces to wage war on their common enemy.
www.dvdreview.com /news/PokeNews.asp?news_id=6058   (178 words)

  
 VH1.com : Movies : Movie : Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon : Main
Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee took a break from making Western period dramas to fashion this...
Billed as Sense and Sensibility with kung fu, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of the wildest and most entertaining films to come down the pike in a long, long time....
Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee took a break from making Western period dramas to fashion this wild and woolly martial arts spectacular featuring special effects and action sequences courtesy of the choreographer of The Matrix (1999), Yuen Woo Ping.
www.vh1.com /movies/movie/156426/moviemain.jhtml   (153 words)

  
 CNN.com - First high-level meeting between Taipei and Hong Kong - February 13, 2001
He is in the territory on the invitation of the Hong Kong Policy Research Institute, which is led by Tung's special advisor Paul Yip.
During his five day visit, the Taipei Mayor has said the Taiwanese would not oppose reunification but it must be based on democracy, freedom and equal wealth.
He also revealed the Shanghai city government has invited him to mainland China in an official capacity but the trip is yet to be approved by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council.
archives.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/02/13/hongkong.taiwan   (433 words)

  
 Music : Intro - Domingoyu.com / Writings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
My idea was to tailor the program for teens and use hip hop as an entry point to discuss everything from power and privilege to homophobia.
This is a sixteen week program, but I have not been able to implement it in its entirety due to the nature of my current position.
Thus far I've integrated hip hop into my math, economics, and social sciences classes.
www.domingoyu.com /writings.php?section=music&id=A00001§ion2=curriculum   (497 words)

  
 Crazy World   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
IT MAY not be apparent to passers-by at Funan The IT Mall, but 17-year-old Koh Sin Nee and her friends are on a round-the-clock Big Mission.
They have set up camp at a stage on the first floor of the mall to queue and be first in line to meet their idols, Taiwanese hip-hop group Energy.
Apparently, singer Zax Wang from 5566 had bragged in the Taiwanese programme Showbiz that no one else had fans who would be willing to queue for as many days.
duniaparagroupies.blogspot.com   (2710 words)

  
 MovieFreak.Com - Cradle 2 The Grave Review
Just before a major robbery he tells his team there’s a "no gun" rule in effect and, just to make sure I couldn’t tell how nice a guy Tony really is, he’s also a loving and caring father who worships his daughter like no tomorrow.
Enter the real bad guys led by former Taiwanese special agent Ling (Mark Dacascos, Brotherhood of the Wolf).
He’s the type of stock villain who’s really good at sneering and staring straight ahead in a sinister evil-like fashion.
www.moviefreak.com /reviews/c/cradle2thegrave_a.htm   (511 words)

  
 Sisterz of the Underground   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Originally from Southern California, a Taiwanese-born writer, visual artist, drummer, and wrestler who finds the Bay Area to be a very nurturing place for women to discover sisterhood through Hip Hop.
Graduated with a degree in psychology and presently working with youth to promote positive Hip Hop to local communities.
Believes that Hip Hop is an amazing vehicle for social movements, and an important lens for understanding modern Immigrant-American and American culture.
www.sisterzunderground.com /new/profiles/angel.htm   (101 words)

  
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pedia.newsfilter.co.uk /wikipedia/t/ta/taiwanese_hip_hop.html   (125 words)

  
 Who likes/knows bout Uk Hip Hop - Bboy.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
uk hip hop is great, at least some of it...
I know theres good and bad american hip hop but i think becasue the industry is bigger in the US its easier to recogntion co they allow more weak acts to get publicicty wheareas in the uk if your not really good you wont be able to support yourself through hip hop.
i find the same differences with canadian and american hip hop, literature, comedy, radio and such - and there's also a lot of british play in canadian media so i've got opportunities to compare.
www.bboy.org /t33609/s.html   (1634 words)

  
 Smarmy
brenda: I am T9 illiterate, but want to be hip, cool, and fast -- I found this game, so maybe I will play it and get...
Last night, after happy hour at Finn MacCool’s, I unexpectedly found myself in the middle of a Taiwanese potluck, playing a hand of traditional Ma Jiang.
I can’t say I knew exactly what was going on; the game’s real rules are vastly different than those employed by the old Win 98 version.
www.idowhatican.com   (2304 words)

  
 Machi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Machi (sometimes 麻吉) is a popular Taiwanese hip hop group.
The group's name sounds like the Taiwanese word Moâ-chî, a glutinous rice dessert.
Like that earlier group, Machi sprinkles Taiwanese lyrics with bits of English.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/M/Machi.htm   (159 words)

  
 CNN.com - China's population nears 1.3 billion - March 28, 2001
Taiwan has been ruled separately since 1949, but China considers the island a part of its territory.
Zhu did not say how Beijing obtained Taiwanese population figures.
China's report comes just after India's national census reported its population stood at 1.027 billion as of March 1.
archives.cnn.com /2001/WORLD/asiapcf/east/03/27/china.census   (429 words)

  
 Hip Hop FM - live via internet!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Rapper-producer Kanye West is to be given the artist achievement award at next month's Billboard Music ceremony.
PARIS (Reuters) - Politicians caught on the hop by France's worst urban unrest in almost 40 years might have...
PARIS (Reuters) - Politicians caught on the hop by France's worst urban unrest in almost 40 y...
www.groups.com /s/hiphopfm   (1167 words)

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