Category: Hip Hop

Gangstagrass is a bluegrass/hip-hop band that mixes elements of traditional bluegrass music with hip-hop beats to stress the thematic similarity of lyrics in both genres. In the bands song Long Hard Times To Come, the following lyrics are recited by the guest hip-hop performer TONE-z: Hook the car uphit the bar upclean the scars uphey…

Introduction Hip-hop is usually associated with economically depressed and predominantly African American (Black) neighborhoods. The art form originated in Bronx County, in the City of New York during the 1970s (Knight). From the beginning, it has been masked by mystery, and this is because the genre started on the fringes of society (Soundbreaking). Consequently, hip-hop…

Parallel forms of hip-hop and early African-American music include, first of all, beatboxing. Beatboxing did not exist in the days of blues and jazz, but this is a direct reference to the ethnic music of the indigenous tribes of Africa. In general, staccato rhythms, thumps, and jerky jolts are familiar to all African-American music, especially…

Hip-Hop Is About Injustice Hip-hop contributes to forming both positive and negative worldviews and ideological attitudes of todays youth. Like other manifestation of art, this reflects modern reality; that is, it raises questions that concern its adherents. It includes various issues of sexuality, gender identity, refugees, sexism, and racism. As a cultural phenomenon, hip hop…

I believe that hip hop, to this day, is a viable way for the African American community to keep it real. In other words, the community can utilize hip hop to pose vocal and poignant social justice statements in situations where all other political appeal methods have failed. I have personally faced a situation where…

The TED Talk video with the British MC and a hip-hop scholar Akala presented an exciting look at the legacy of William Shakespeare. The speaker offers the audience and the viewers to participate in a quiz where he delivers a line, and people have to guess whether it is by Shakespeare or a modern rapper.…

Table of Contents Introduction Influence on A Tribe Called Quest Influence on Kanye West Influence on Common Influence on Kendrick Lamar Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Gil Scott-Heron can be reasonably called one of the most influential artists of all time, and he will always be remembered as one of the individuals who spoke freely and…

Table of Contents Introduction Freedom and Empowerment Business Sexual Behavior Language Influence of Southern Hip Hop Culture Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Hip-hop is a musical genre and part of a wider culture of hip-hop. The hip-hop culture has several hallmarks to its characteristics; they include rapping, emceeing, freestyling, scratching among other attributes. Its origin can…

Hip Hop and R&B are two distinct genres of music that have made significant impacts on the music industry and popular culture. While both genres share some similarities, they also have notable differences in terms of their origins, musical styles, lyrical content, and cultural influences. In this essay, we will compare and contrast Hip Hop…

Introduction: Hip hop, beyond being a genre of music, encompasses a vibrant culture that has shaped my life in profound ways. In this narrative essay, I will recount my personal journey and experiences with hip hop as a lifestyle. From the music and fashion to the dance moves and mindset, hip hop has become a…