I would just like to comment on a poll I recently saw on CNN SHOWBIZ tonight. The question asked, \"Which musical genre was the dominate genre of the decade?\" I believe that there were three prominent music genres of the \'90s. Alternative Rock became a way to release anger. Hip Hop music came int...

As an art form, hip-hop is a very young phenomenon. Originating in the South Bronx in the late 70's/early 80's, hip-hop itself is only ca. 20 years old. However, despite it's recent founding, it has become a tremendous influence on American culture and global culture as well. It has been a creati...