Pioneers
This DJ, leader of the legendary group, The Furious Five, was one of the first to master the art of turntablism.
Grandmaster Flash
Recorded by the Sugarhill Gang, this song was one of the first mainstream hip-hop records.
Hip-hop is not just a genre, it's a ___________.
Culture
Copying and pasting sounds from other recordings is called...?
Sampling
Where did hip-hop come from?
The Bronx, New York
Who is considered the "Father of Hip-Hop?"
DJ Kool Herc
This 1988 single by Public Enemy, with its famous hook "Fight the Power!" became an anthem for social justice.
Fight The Power
In hip hop culture, this term describes artwork created on walls, subways, and other public spaces, often as a form of street art.
Graffiti
A rapper who delivers rhyming lyrics over a beat is called an ____.
MC
What was the only way to hear hip-hop music when it first came out?
Cassette tapes
This group released the iconic song "Rapper's Delight" in 1979, widely considered the first commercially successful rap song.
The Sugarhill Gang
By Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, this was the first major rap song to address social issues.
The Message
What does MC stand for?
Master of Ceremonies
_________ is style of street dance characterized by intricate body movements, spins, and acrobatic maneuvers.
Breakdancing
Nas
This DJ is credited with creating hip hop in the Bronx in the 1970s by developing the "breakbeat" technique.
DJ Kool Herc
This 1980 hit by Kurtis Blow was the first commercially successful rap single and helped pave the way for hip hop's rise in popularity.
(Hint: We listened to it today!)
The Breaks
What are the four elements of hip-hop?
Breakdancing, DJing, MCing, and Graffiti
__________ is a DJ technique where a vinyl record is moved back and forth on a turntable to create rhythmic, percussive sounds.
Scratching
What year did hip-hop surpass rock & roll as the number-one genre in America?
2017
This hip-hop artist is known for introducing hip-hop to a global audience with songs such as "Planet Rock."
Africa Bambaataa
Afrika Bambaataa's song that introduced hip-hop to a global audience.
Planet Rock
What does DJ stand for?
Disc Jockey
_____ are short instrumental sections of a song, often from funk, soul, or jazz tracks.
(Hint: they are used for sampling!)
Breaks
Who was the first hip-hop group to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five