Hip Hop Culture

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at the hip-hop culture that still perpetuates society today even though it began in the early 1970s. The author describes the primary components that sets the hip hop culture apart from other urban cultures, such as rapping and beat-boxing and discusses why hip hop has been able to hold its popularity till today. With the provision of several examples of famous disc jockeys, the author also explains how, through this unique urban culture that an entire generation of music, literature, artwork, and fashion has evolved.

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"Two inter-related types of rap music emerged in the 1980s: gangsta rap and political or protest rap. Where political rap often finds lyrics taking a stand against drugs, poverty, sexism, racism, and the judicial system, gangsta rap focuses on violence, misogyny, and gun play, rife with profane language and anti-social messages. Both facets sprung forth from the poor ghetto communities, as a means of speaking out against the violence, crime, and high mortality rates surrounding the artists."

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