HIP HOP

The definition of hip hop has changed vastly over the years. It began as a cultural movement in the early 70s out of New York City with primarily young black and latino youth in the lower income neighborhoods. It consists of four "pillars": the DJ, the MC, the Graf Artist, and the B-boy. Hip hop emerged when DJs took two turntables and played the "breaks" of well-known records and looping them to form rhythmic beats that later influenced the addition of the MC or rapper, and the B-boy or breakdancers.

Many well-known artists, dancers, and musicians came out of this era such as Grand Master Flash who is credited with coining the term hip hop, Afrika Bambaataa, Melle Mel, Rock Steady Crew, and a league of graffiti artists to name a few.

Today Hip hop has grown into a global phenomena. Expanding to Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa, it has become an outlet for a younger generation to express themselves and to address the environment they live in and the injustices they endure.

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• LIL WAYNE MOVIE!

  
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• DRAKE, KID CUDI & WALE KEEP IT REAL!

  
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• Ali Vegas feat. Shelene Thomas – “Love At First Sight” (Prod. By Chop Desel) Free Download

  
  Flawless Hustle - Urban Culture Blog | Hiphop Blog | Graffiti & Street Art — Authority: 443
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• ‘The Prodigy’ inspires Rihanna’s new album

  
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• The Tape Deck 09: Volume #57

  
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• Saigon’s Video Ho Sets Sights on Me? (From The Inbox)

  
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• Drake – Runaway Girl (produced by Tha Bizness).

  
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• TheRealFocus – Homage to Dr. Dre (ft. Crooked I, Jay Rock, Marsha Ambrosius, Kida).

  
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• The Greatest Story Ever Told… in 4 Minutes

  
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• War Games: 50 Cent brings Rick Ross’ ex, Tia Kemp and her kids to Floyd Mayweather’s house

  
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• Wale x Drake x KiD CuDi in GQ Magazine

  
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• Rihanna – Russian Roulette Video

  
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• music that never goes out of style

  
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• Crown Nation – Cut The Lights Out (ft.Danny Brown)

  
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  Over a creeping lurch of a beat, Detroit/Chicago group Crown Nation emphatically chew through their bars, aided by a typically excellent and goofy Danny Brown verse. Pay attention to these cats. DOWNLOAD: Crown Nation – Cut The Lights Out! (ft.Danny Brown)
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