A History Of Rap And Hip Hop
...has existed since the beginning of time and over the centuries, has developed into different genres, such as classical, country, jazz, rock, etc. In the early 1970s, a new genre was developed. The new genre was referred to by two different names, the music was referred to as "hip hop," while the lyrics were referred to as "rap." Hip hop originated as a creative form of self-expression, while rap originated as a form of toasting, but they both evolved into a popularity contest between artists, fighting for recognition, fame, and, most of all, fortune.
In this report, I plan to answer the question "How has rap/hip hop changed since it was developed?" I also plan to evaluate two sources. I then plan to write an analysis about it. And lastly, I will include a conclusion.
B. Summary of Evidence
"Although hip hop has many inspirations, it was truly born when a few people used their skills and imagination to create a brand new sound." (Ayazi-Hashjin, 31)
"Clive Campbell, aka DJ Kool Herc, is the man responsible for importing the concept of deejaying' from Jamaica to America." (Ayazi-Hashjin, 31)
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I picked up Kool' from this TV cigarette commercial. I was like, wow, that's Kool'! So I picked KOOL.'"(Chang, 75)
"He (Kool Herc) was running track, pushing weights, playing rough schoolyard basketball. His classmates kidded him, dubbing him Hercules' for his bullish power drives to the hoop. I (Kool Herc) went back to the block and said, Yo fellas, this guy at school, man, he's calling me Hercules. I know he means well, but I don't like it. So I said, What's the shortening for Hercules?' They said Herc.' Aaaaaah-sounds unique! So I said, Yo man, just call me Herc
'" (Chang, 75)
"...he (Kool Herc) originated hip hop's version of...
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