West Coast hip hop

Greg Tate of the Encyclopedia Brittanica (insider for hip-hop music) stated best that “...the romanticization of the outlaw at the centre of much of gangsta rap appealed to rebellious suburbanites as well as to those who had firsthand experience of the harsh realities of the ghetto.” Here, Tate explains the true meaning behind the genre ‘gangsta rap’. Though brutal and straightforward, this music selection was an expression of freedom for those stuck in low-income homes, poverty stricken neighborhoods

divided into three groups: Hip Hop/ Rap, R&B/Soul, and World. Hip Hop and Rap are segregated into three subtopics: East coast, West Coast, and Old School. East Coast rap is based in the New York region with an aggressive tone enclosing hard beats. Artist like Nas, the Notorious B.I.G., and DMX characterize this culture of rap. West Coast rap originates from California with a laid back sound resembling a funk rhythm. Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, and N.W.A are eminent West Coast rappers. The third group

In today’s generation there are many types of music. But a genre that stands out into day’s age is hip hop. This genre has become a major type of music that fluencies many people today. Music is something that always has been a part of civilization since the beginning of time. Some of the earliest forms of music one will find historically are in the bible. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; (palms 98:4) just like this verse there are many verses in the

What do you think when you hear Southern hip-hop, maybe its Atlanta and the great Hip Hop artist it has created or Houston with their new wave of artists who are climbing the billboard charts? Whatever you’re answer is to this question, there is no question that within the Hip hop Community no other segment of the united states contributes more to the culture than the south! Southern hip hop contributes to hip hop culture through the influences it has on popular dances, the development of their

“I said the hip hop, Hippie to the hippie, the hip, hip hop, and you don’t stop, a rock it to the bang, bang boogie, say you jump the boogie, to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.” “Rapper’s Delight” is a song recorded in 1979 by American hip hop trio The Sugarhill Gang. It was the original 12-inch single was 15 minutes of undeniable urban-playboy bragging. While it was not the first single to feature rapping, it is generally considered to be the song that first popularized hip hop in the United

east coast hip-hop This piece will demonstrate an understanding of the golden era of East coast hip-hop, from 1986 to 1993, focusing and analysing the historical roots, influences and inspirational individuals, giving reference to musical examples that shaped East coast hip-hop. Attention will also be centred on the legacy left, concentrating on the music that was influenced as well as the resulting change in fashion and political views. Historical roots & influence The East coast was influenced

“I said the hip hop, Hippie to the hippie, the hip, hip hop, and you don’t stop, a rock it to the bang, bang boogie, say you jump the boogie, to the rhythm of the boogie, the beat.” “Rapper’s Delight” is a song recorded in 1979 by American hip hop trio The Sugarhill Gang. It was the original 12-inch single was 15 minutes of incontestable urban-playboy bragging. “Rapper’s Delight” was not the first single but, it is generally considered to be the song that made hip hop in the United States popular

What movement changed the world and created many traditions, movements, and even lifestyles? Hip-Hop. This is a name for four elements, created in the late seventies, which includes turntablism, emceeing, graffiti, and break dancing. Hip Hop attained widespread popularity in the 1980s and ’90s. Today, many view this as just “Rap,” but Hip Hop is not just music, it is a cultural movement that influenced America in positive ways. These influences can be seen in the traditions, fashion, art, music,

nevertheless rock and roll emerged as one of the most successful genres in popular music (Considine 34). New musical genres are subject to both tremendous praise and harsh criticism, and in the 1990’s the genre of hip-hop and rap experienced just that. Throughout its evolution in the 90’s, hip-hop and rap endured harsh criticism from not only the musical press, but the general public as well. In the early 90’s, many raps embodied the ideology of rapping against controversial sociopolitical subjects, and

genre of music in my opinion is Hip Hop/Rap. Hip Hop/Rap started from block parties in New York City in the late 70’s. MC’s paid DJ’s to introduce them to crowds and to also to keep the crowds pumped up and entertained. The DJ’s came into play after each song and they were the ones to try and get the crowd involved and keep them entertained. The Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight," released in 1979 and Kurtis Blow's "The Breaks," released in 1980 opened up the Hip Hop industry and really got things