Tanning of America
In the context of the class textbook, ________ refers to the blending of cultures, particularly the influence of hip-hop culture on mainstream America. It signifies the breakdown of traditional racial barriers and the creation of a new, more inclusive, and diverse cultural landscape.
What is "tanning?
This longtime collaborator with Timbaland, with whom she worked on projects for American R&B acts Aaliyah, 702, Total, and SWV launched her solo career in 1997 with her debut album "Supa Dupa Fly", which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200, the highest charting debut for a female rapper at the time.
Who is Missy Elliot?
At its peak, this clothing line founded by Sean Combs generated $525 million in annual sales.
What is Sean Jean?
Established in 1930's this laid the groundwork for modern-day mortgages and began the intentional zoning of neighborhoods that were heavily populated by Black and brown residents known as redlining.
(Hint: "H.O.L.C" is the acronym)
What is the Home Owners Loan Corporation?
This anti-drug campaign spearheaded by Nancy Reagan helped to create the narrative for villainizing drug users and dealers.
What is Just Say No?
Referring to music videos...
On page 96 the author writes " America was being given a how-to manual for how to ___, how to ____, what to _____, and how to be _____"?
Must answer all 4
What how to walk, how to talk, what to wear and how to be cool?
This artist was born and raised in the Queensbridge Projects of Queens, New York City, and first gained attention as a member of the Juice Crew. At 14 she became legendary as a battle rapper in the streets of NYC. She was featured in the documentary Women in Hip Hop and also has a full history of her rise in Hip Hop on Netflix.
Who is Roxanne Shante?
In 1987 this iconic Hip Hop group signed the first lucrative endorsement contract with a sneaker company after a legendary performance at Madison Square Garden the year before.
Must name company and group
Who is Adidas & RUN DMC?
This was a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States that set the groundwork for public housing projects.
What is the New Deal?
This President spoke at a press conference to Congress on Drug Abuse Prevention and Control— during which he declared drug abuse "public enemy number one."
Who is President Nixon?
___________ is a social currency that is deeply rooted in the authenticity, originality, and cultural relevance of hip-hop. Brands that can successfully tap into this ________ factor are able to connect with consumers on a deeper level.
What is "cool"?
This legendary executive founded Sugar Hill Records and helped Hip Hop transition to the mainstream with a massive hit song in the 1970s.
Who is Sylvia Robinson?
The McDonald's jingle "I'm Lovin It" was created by this Virginia-born hip-hop artist.
Who is Pusha T?
Hip Hop was born on August 11, 1973, at this address when Cindy and Clive Cambell decided to have a party to raise money for school clothes. (street, Borough & state)
Where is 1520 Sedgwick Ave in the Bronx, New York?
A less volatile but similar process developed by dealers around 1980 where street cocaine was dissolved in a solution of water and baking soda and then dried out into this form. As they are heated, it makes a crackling sound, and this is how the substance got its name.
What is "crack or crack rocks"?
In Chapter 2 of Tanning of America, Steve Stoute recalls a dinner he had in Paris with Bono from U2, Jimmy Iovine from Interscope Records, actor Sir Roger Moore, and this artist.
Who is Jay Z?
This rapper, actress, and singer has received various accolades, including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards.
In 1989 she had her first hit single "Ladies First".
In 2006, she became the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Who is Queen Latifa?
This American musical drama television series featuring Taraji P Henson and Terrance Howard that was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong for Fox ran from January 7, 2015, to April 21, 2020.
At its peak, it had 17 million weekly viewers and averaged almost 10 million viewers a week over its 6 seasons.
What is "Empire"?
This legendary disco DJ has been credited for being one of the first to talk on the mic during his parties that evolved to what we know has MC'in today.
Who is DJ Hollywood?
I mentioned this popular FX TV show in class, which started in 2017 and lasted 6 seasons, was created by now-deceased director John Singleton, highlighting the ongoing controversy of government involvement in fueling the Crack Era in LA in the 1980s.
Hint: It was a breakout role for actor Damson Idris
What is Snow Fall?
This award-winning marketing firm __________ created iconic commercials for Reebok, State Farm, and Beats by Dre and also started an independent music distribution platform called United Masters.
What is Translation?
On April 25, 2002, this artist was killed in a car crash while shooting a documentary about health and Artist Development with her girl group TLC. She had 2 US top 10 singles with "Not Tonight" and "U Know What's Up".
Who is Lisa "Lefteye" Lopes?
This Hip hop inspired musical made $612 million dollars on Broadway
What is Hamilton?
A New York financial crisis that began in the 1970’s cut back funds for critical municipalities like emergency responders in poor neighborhoods which created a domino effect that led to this devastating phenomenon.
What is The Decade of Fire/ Bronx is Burning?
This ratio was mandated by federal law in 1986. Persons convicted in federal court of possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine received a minimum mandatory sentence of 5 years in federal prison. On the other hand, possession of 500 grams of powder cocaine carried the same sentence.
What is 100: 1?