Hip Hop Origins
Artists & Impact
Finish the Lyrics
Types of Percussion Instruments
Hip Hop Aesthetic
100

This NYC borough is considered the birthplace of Hip Hop.

What is The Bronx?

100

LL Cool J's song 'I Need Love introduced this new theme to Hip Hop.

What is Romance?

100

LL Cool J once said, "I need..."

What is Love?

100

This is an instrument with no pitch, that you hit

What is a Drum?

100

Blank is considered a form of artistic expression often found in what public spaces?

What is Graffiti?

200

'Rapper's Delight' was released by this group in 1979

Who is 'The Sugarhill Gang'?

200

What song by Run-DMC is considered one of the most important songs in early Hip Hop because of its rock-infused nature?

What is 'Walk this Way'?

200

The Beastie Boys once said "You gotta fight for your right to...."

What is Party?

200

A instrument that you shake

What are Maracas?

200

This iconic shoe brand became associated with Run-DMC’s style in the 1980s.

What is Adidas?

300

This Bronx DJ is credited with founding hip hop in the 1970s.

Who is DJ Kool Herc?

300

Which group helped bridged the gap between punk rock and hip hop with their heavy hitting platinum certified album?

Who are the Beastie Boys?
300

"I said a hip, hop...."

What is 'The Hippie?"

300

An instrument that you hit, shake, and tap against your hands an legs

What is a Tambourine?

300

This type of chain became a status symbol for early Hip Hop culture, and even today.

What is a Gold Chain?

400

Grandmaster Flash is known for developing this DJ technique that allowed for seamless transitions between songs.

What is scratching?

400

Public Enemy's 'Fight the Power' addressed these issues.

What is racial inequality and police brutality?

400

Grand Master Flash once said "It's like a Jungle Sometimes...."

What is 'It makes me wonder how I keep from going under?"

400

A pitched instrument that you strike with your fingers

What is a Piano?

400

Flavor Flav from Public Enemy popularized this accessory as a symbol of fighting oppression and the working class, and to show us that time is limited.

What is a clock necklace?

500
These are widely considered as the four elements of Hip Hop.

What are Emceeing (rapping), DJing, Breakdancing, and Graffiti?

500

An instrument with colorful keys played with a mallet

What is a Xylophone?

500

Run DMC went sans shoelaces for this reason.

What is, to pay homage to the men in prison?

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