Category: Hip Hop

The music industry has remained male-dominated for a long time in history. However, the current society has seen a few women come out as hip-hop artists and gain fame that is equal to that accorded to men. Such women include famous rappers such as Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Shakira, and Rihanna, whose talents are visible…

The social power of Hip Hop during the late 1980s and the 1990s cannot be underestimated. Rap became in the most important musical genre of the period with huge commercial profits and public demand. However, as Wood emphasizes like any industry or art form dominated by men, sexism was inherent (Wood 2015). As the genre…

In 1973, Hip-hop grew out of the South Bronx ruins when DJ Kool Herc developed the breakbeat, a distinguishing feature of hip-hop, which highlights the bridge of the song over tedious parts. As Kool Hercs breakbeat gained traction, other artists took notice, two of these being Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash. Eventually, these three together…

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…

Introduction: Love and Hip Hop is not merely a reality TV show; it is a cultural phenomenon that has captivated audiences worldwide. As a passionate viewer and fan, I am excited to share my personal narrative and reflections on the impact this show has had on my life. From the glamourous world of music and…

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…