The roots of Hip Hop culture sink decades deep into the soil of urban civilization. The term "Hip Hop" was coined by DJ Kool Herc, meaning that the beats were hip hopping back and forth from one turntable to the other. Kool Herc and Bambatta are documented spinning breakbeats in the early seventie...

In The mid 70's a new culture emerged in The South Bronx section of New York City, little did anyone know that it would spread like a wild fire throughout the nation effecting not only the music industry, but Media, Fashion, marketing and advertising, and almost every aspect of modern society....

The 1980s was the decade when hip hop began to really take off and gain popularity throughout the United States. Hip hop music, which really started to develop during the 1970s in New York City, began filling the streets and subways, and taking over clubs throughout the major cities. Hip hop start...

Gangster Rap and its negative influence Gangster Rap and Rap has grown to a cultural phenomenon, taking today's youth by storm. Rap originated from the Bronx in the late 70's. The early rappers and rap groups talked about life, police brutality, racial issues and politics l...

On Wednesday and Thursday of July 14th and 15th the Music in Multicultrural America class gave presentations on topics of their choosing to illustrate the diversity of music in this country stemming from the cultures of those around the world and the originality of our own music and cultures here in...

The Evolution of Rap Music All one has to do is simply observe their surroundings to realize the huge impact of rap music on today's society. The way people dress, talk, and act have all been influenced by the cultural phenomenon known as rap music. Almost every aspect of American culture has b...

"Come back here Bitch!" Eminem's songs contain these types of foul and demeaning lyrics that perpetuate sexism among young people. In today's rap lyrics, it is becoming more evident that sexism is on the rise. Popular rap music has contributed to perpetuating sexism among you...