BHipHop
A Brief History of Hip-Hop
Hip-hop is not the synonym for rap music as many people think. Hip-hop is a whole culture whereas rap is only a part that has been developed from this culture. Rapping is not a required element of hip-hop music.
The hip-hop culture is defined by four elements: MCing/rapping, DJing/scratching, break dancing and graffiti. Other important elements are sampling and beatboxing.
Influence on Society
Hip-hop culture has always tried to unify different populations.
It was created by black young people in the streets of the Bronx but nowadays 75% of the population who listens to hip-hop is nonblack.
Hip-hop is criticized because of the content of their lyrics: violence, sex, drugs… but it has also challenged the system and unified a lot of people from totally different social classes (especially young people).
Hip-hop is the streets. Hip-hop is a couple of elements that it comes from back in the days... that feel of music with urgency that speaks to you. It speaks to your livelihood and it's not compromised. It's blunt. It's raw, straight off the street - from the beat to the voice to the words.
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Photography credits:
Most important artists: www.SBM832.deviantart.com
Brief history of Hip-Hop: www.primewire.ag
Influence on society: www.ethanhein.com