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) …
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 …
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 …