Hip hop’s “make do with what you have” ethic has spread far beyond New York to become an international movement: DJs spin turntables in Sao Paulo, rappers rap in Arabic and b-boys bust moves in Qatar. The Fugees’ album The Score wins two Grammy awards, giving socially conscious hip hop new life. Origins Hip hop […]
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Queens MCs played an instrumental role in shaping hip hop into what it is today, thanks to their gritty, streetwise lyrics that created a culture of hustle that inspired generations. Queen Latifah’s All Hail the Queen album marked a new era of hip hop music in 1989. Through her positive messages aimed at both women
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If you are an avid hip hop fan, we believe you should easily be able to pass our quiz! From Tupac’s debut album and Eminem’s smash hit ‘Regulate’ song. We have questions covering everything hip hop related. Hip hop first emerged when DJs began creating beats that allowed MCs to rap over. Grandmaster Flash is
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Rappers refer to the music industry as “the game,” and video games have taken note of this impactful subculture. From DJ Hero’s turntable controller and Marc Ecko’s breakdancing platform Floor Kids to DJ Hero: Turntable Hero and Breakdance Playground by 2K Games; these titles honor rap’s role both musically and gaming-wise. Grand Theft Auto introduced
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Hip-hop and trip hop share an ancestor: the breakbeat. These broken beats gave birth to numerous musical styles from lo-fi hip hop and trip hop all the way through glitch space bass. Hip hop music relies heavily on vocalists delivering verses of braggadocio and social commentary; trip hop, on the other hand, often uses voice
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Hip hop music singers have quickly become cultural icons over time. From Kool Herc to Juice WRLD and beyond, these cultural figures have established iconic personas, some of them portraying themself as cooler than life or tough while others take a more socially aware stance. Lauryn Hill effortlessly blends Motown soul, boom bap and jazz
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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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The best MCs create complex rhyme schemes set to an impeccable beat, while remaining enormous language dorks. Their music plays with rhyme, slang and extended metaphors like kids with crayons. Detroit-born Kash Doll and Cardi B are two acclaimed female rappers; City Girls provide an upbeat anthem perfect for gym classes; and Detroit native Kash
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Rappers have evolved beyond being simply musicians to being social reformers who use music to increase awareness about socioeconomic issues such as poverty and racism. India boasts an expansive hip hop scene, led by artists like Badshah, Naezy, MC Altaf and Dino James who are making waves commercially as well as undergroundly. These rappers are
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50 Cent is famously known for his bulging muscles and striking good looks, elevating any track he appears on to a whole new level. REVOLT looks back at twelve instances when his G-Unit stardom propelled one song beyond any expectations. Queens Emcee Kenyetta Williams made history through his energetic performance style and riveting storytelling, creating
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