Elements of Hip Hop
What do we call the person who is using the Turntable?
DJ (Disc Jockey)
Hip hop began in what decade?
The 1970s
Was Snoop Dog an east or west coast artist?
West Coast
Whose block parties were the beginning of Hip Hop's success?
DJ Kool Herc
List the 4 regions where hip hop developed?
East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, Southern
What is a male breakdancer called?
B-Boy
Before becoming commercially popular, where did people go to hear hip hop music?
Block Parties
What happened to Tupac that he blamed Notorious B.I.G for?
He was mugged/shot outside of B.I.G's place.
Other than making his own music. Dr. Dre was a very important producer. List 1 other rapper whose career he launched.
Snoop Dog, Eminem, 50 Cent
Where did Hip Hop FIRST develop? (List the city)
New York City
What is graffiti?
Street artists use paint to mark public surfaces without permission. Often use bubble letters
What device made creating beats easier and more accessible to up and coming rappers?
Drum Machine
Who is known for starting in the East, then moving to the west coast Hip Hop?
Dr. Dre
What was the first commercially popular Hip Hop Song?
Rappers Delight
What region is CHICAGO in?
Midwest
What is another name for the emcee?
Rapper
When did the "Golden Age" of Hip Hop END?
The mid 1990s
What is the main difference in sound between East and West coast Hip Hop?
East is more aggressive. West is more relaxed.
True or False, Hip hop is only heard in the United States?
False
What City is most important to West Coast Hip Hop?
Los Angeles
What is Knowledge of Self? What does it do for your song?
Knowing your background and story makes songs authentic and relatable.
What is the DJ technique of looping the break (dance section) called?
Merry - Go - Round
What record company created/sold most beef between East and West Coast audiences?
Death Row Records
Who was responsible for shifting Hip Hop away from party music towards serious themes?
Which Region of Hip Hop developed in the 1990s?
Southern