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History of Rap and Hip hop in America

Emerging from the streets of New York City in the 1970s, rap and hip hop developed as vibrant artistic and cultural movements deeply rooted in African traditions. This genre quickly became a powerful medium for self-expression and social commentary, reflecting the experiences and challenges of Black, Latino, and Caribbean youth.

History of Rap and Hip hop in America

History of Rap and Hip hop in America

Rap and Hip hop

Respond 2 things
The political inequality
The rampant economic
self expression and freedom dreaming
Drug addiction, crime, racism
State surveillance
The unfolding political crises in the black community
South Bronx
Streets of Harlem

Rap

Rap's changes
Artist respond to tension ( police, shootings of urnarmed people)
New school
Disting the pop sensibilities of the first commercial generation of rap artists
By the 2nd generation artists in 1984
local house, parties, community centres, city parks, neighborhood block parties and local clubs
gang violence in the 1960-1970's
Drugs
Conjuction with cultural movement "hip hop"
Rhythm and rhyme
Poetry
Changing voices among American youth
African tradition
Rythmic vocal style associated with hip hop
Mainstream

Hip hop

Characteristics of Hip hop music
Breaks : modern hip hop, roots, encourage dancing
Vocals : singing, spoken word, autotune
Strong, rythmic beat: fast or agressive or slow and relaxed
80's
Uk, Japan, Australia
international audience
4 main pillars
Graffiti painting : connection between hip hop and graffiti
Breakdancing: style dance, acrobate agility
Rapping/ making vocal rhymes
DeeJaying/ making music : Dj mixers
Black, Latino, Carribean youth
Cultural exchange
1970
New York City
strong, rythmic beat, rapping vocal track
politics
Artistic, cultural, movement