ch. 13 music and community (1975-1994)

Question 1

hip-hop culture

Answer 1

a local phenomenon that included music (made by DJs and MCs), dance (breakdancing), and visual art (graffiti) as well as styles of dress and later, the practice of beatboxing

Question 2

4 pillars of hip-hop culture

Answer 2

1. DJing, turntablism
2. MCing, rapping
3. dancing, particularly breakdancing
4. graffiti art
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Question 3

origins of hip-hop

Answer 3

• originated in the Bronx among African-American & Latino youth in the 70s (ties to immigration from the Caribbean, especially Jamaica)
• occurs at block parties. initially not recorded, meant for dance + entertainment. disco, funk, salsa records were the beat
• expression of local identities (crews, posses)
• MCs rap

Question 4

hardcore rap

Answer 4

rap that addresses social issues in an aggressive style, typified by expressions of anger and confrontation

Question 5

how does it work “fight the power”

Answer 5

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Question 6

4 pioneers of hip hop