Debates over whether rap is music or not have been ongoing for decades. Though often criticized for its violent and misogynistic lyrics, rap has also opened up conversations around politics, social change and black experience that otherwise wouldn’t exist otherwise. Hip hop culture includes DJs playing breakbeats, dancers breaking to the beat, graffiti artists and […]
Rap music has played a crucial role in raising awareness of social issues across America. Though some artists glorify drugs and violence, there are others who speak out against these harmful influences on society. Some rappers use their songs to address capitalism, sexism and misogyny in society. Additionally, these lyrics encourage young girls to come
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As the rap genre evolves, some are critical of its current generation’s work, accusing it of producing mumble rap, streaming-influenced charts and the perception among some veteran artists that its successors lack artistry. But to discredit these assertions is an injustice to rap as a genre as whole. How long will rap survive? 1. It’s
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Are you a fan of hip hop or rap music? Put your knowledge of these genres to the test with these informative rap music questions! From Wu Tang Clan to Kendrick Lamar, these trivia questions provide all kinds of interesting insights into hip-hop music and culture. Get ready for an amazing musical journey! What is
Nia Long holds an honored place in Hip Hop culture and her name can often be heard among rappers at bars. Recently she met up with Larry King to address all the mentions she receives within this genre. She even recited one of the most memorable lines about herself: “Like Nia Long in a cherry
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Rapping evolved from master of ceremonies (MC) roles at block parties where DJs provided DJ sets with long percussion breaks and the MC would interact and entertain crowds during these breaks. Rappers often employ complex vocabulary to convey their messages and take inspiration from African-American street poetry. Rap lyrics can often be quite contentious. Some
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Rappers often set cultural trends with clever lines that capture people’s attention, so including their quotes in your Instagram captions will undoubtedly increase engagement on your account. No matter your intentions – be it to embarrass an ex-lover or invigorate followers – these captivating rap lyrics can transform any Instagram post and take it from
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Rappers use real experiences for inspiration when writing their lyrics; however, due to artistic conventions that blur the distinction between reality and fiction. Therefore, rap lyrics could serve as potential criminal evidence. Prosecution must meet certain criteria before using rap music as evidence in a criminal trial, to ensure its lyrics do not unfairly infer
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Public Enemy and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony helped bring hip hop from its earlier days into its golden era, acting as voices for communities that mainstream America strove to forget or oppress. Their albums such as 3 Feet High and Rising gave them access to mainstream audiences. By pioneering this fusion of rap and rock music, they
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Rappers use various techniques to enhance their performances. One such approach is using background vocals – an additional layer of sound recorded beneath or behind the primary lead vocal. Rap music has long been considered a male-dominated genre. This has caused various issues to arise within it, such as sexism and misogyny. Background vocals and
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