Rappers have opened up dialogue about electoral politics, gender and sexuality issues, crime policing and mass incarceration. Scholars such as Bell hooks argue that genres like Gangsta Rap reflect dominant American society in its violent tone and sexual sexism. Many have linked rap music with African oral tradition of Griots1, who are famous for their […]
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At its core, hip hop is all about telling stories; even the toughest-sounding MCs are language enthusiast extraordinaires at heart. Use music to craft personas that stand apart from life – smooth or tough characters- that showcase their style and talent, all the while honoring their DJ who provides the backdrop and platform necessary for
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Rap music concerts offer an entertaining way to learn about and experience hip-hop culture. No matter whether you are an enthusiast or looking for something different, these shows will get your body moving while having tons of fun dancing and having an excellent time! Puffy successfully organized one of hip-hop’s most memorable live performances when
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The BeReggae Festival in Atlanta is a three-day festival dedicated to music, arts and culture that brings together Afro Caribbean and African Diaspora roots in an inclusive family environment. Additionally, booths display and sell authentic pieces from African culture. Attractions at this year’s Atlanta Indie Market include Third World, John Wayne Movements, DJ Kizzy Rock
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Many critics discount rap music as nothing more than banal and violent tunes, yet its artists like Sister Souljah, Ice-T, Nelly and Three 6 Mafia defy that stereotype with their creative contributions. Rap originated at block parties during the early 1970s, where DJs isolated percussion breaks of funk and soul songs and allowed MCs (rappers)
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Discover the terms that comprise hip hop culture’s language of rap music – from disses to thots – which add a distinct flair to this genre. Freestyling refers to a rapper’s ability to spontaneously compose lyrics without prior preparation. Freestyle also helps fuel battle rap battles and diss tracks that follow Black tradition by verbally
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R&B music has made a comeback into popular culture. Festival-goers such as Tame Impala and CHVRCHES as well as newcomers Kehlani, Hiatus Kaiyote and Rhye have all been incorporating R&B into their albums. R&b can be traced back to the Great Migration, when Blacks left rural Southern communities for larger cities like Detroit or Atlanta
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Researchers found that major chords and songs in major keys evoke positive emotions while minor chords associated with songs in minor keys can bring on sadder emotions. But these associations may not be universal; people in some communities, like Papua New Guinea, do not associate chord progressions with emotions in an identical fashion. Intervals Intervals
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Hip hop music was created in the 1970s as an antidote to South Bronx gang culture. It symbolized resilience, understanding, community and social justice – values which continue to be valued today. Music culture began with the Master of Ceremonies, or MC. They introduced DJs and used energetic language to get people pumped up. Over
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