Joseph Simmons (Run), Darryl McDaniels (DMC) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay)
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The Soul Train Line was important because…
It showed black people in a positive light, using their talents on the big screen
200
Early Hip-Hop spans the years between
1975 and 1985
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Afrika Bambaataa’s most famous song is called...
“Planet Rock”
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What is the message of “Rapper’s Delight” by Sugarhill Gang?
Sugarhill Gang are the best rappers and the best lovers for women
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In what ways does “It’s Like That” align to Early Hip-Hop style?
Describes the negative experiences in the hood, provides advice on how to stay positive/on the right track, uses similar instrumentation as early hip-hop music, conscious lyricism
300
What is White Flight? How did it impact the South Bronx?
White Flight is when white families move from the city to the suburbs because of the rise of black.brown people. WF resulted in recession, burning of apartment buildings, less resources.
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Who is Grandmaster Flash?
Pioneered important DJing techniques such as “cutting”, “scratching” and “phasing”
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Afrika Bambaataa is known for creating what music style...
Electro Funk
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Why can “South Bronx” by Grandmaster Caz be considered a inspirational song?
Because he talks about how there is a lot of potential in the South Bronx despite the negative situation.
He maintains that staying in school and remaining focused will bring success.
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How did Run DMC change the hip-hop music style?
inspired the 'new school' approach to hip-hop music: Hardcore, aggressive street rhymes over spare, funky beats with a heavy metal twist.
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What is the channel/route that a disco song takes in order to become popular?
house/block party > club > radio > tv show/movies > documentaries
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What is a breakbeat and what is one artist known for their use of the breaks?
Breakbeat is the part of the song where vocals are cut out and just the beat is left. Provides the space for b-boys and b-girls to dance. DJ Kool Herc & Grandmaster Flash are most known for use of the breakbeat.
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What is the mission of the Universal Zulu Nation?
To promote that Hip-Hop was created to provide 'peace, love, unity and having fun' for those in the ghetto, and eventually onward to all those supportive of the culture.
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How does the following lines from Rapper’s Delight support the message of the song?
“Well, my name is known all over the world
By all the foxy ladies and the pretty girls
I'm goin' down in history
As the baddest rapper there ever could be
Now I'm feelin' the highs and you're feelin' the lows
The beat starts gettin' into your toes”
The rapper claims that all the pretty women around the world know him, which supports the idea that Sugarhill Gang are the best lovers/wanted by women. The purpose of the song is the get people dancing which is supported by "beat starts gettin' in your toes".
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What are 3 ways in which Run DMC influenced Hip-Hop culture?
-sneakers were now something that non-athletes began to wear and collect
-hip-hop artists could now become brand ambassadors for (or sponsored by) clothing companies
-Hip-Hop started to be viewed as a violent and attracting/appealing to only the worst people in society.
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The decline of gangs influenced the popularity of hip-hop because…
People were searching for outlets that did not involve violence or gangs. Found hip-hop to be that outlet
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Name 3 components of the Early Hip-Hop Style
Conscious Lyricism, Party Music, Large Instrumental Breaks, Long songs, Heavy Synthesizer, Rappers Focused on showcasing their rapping skills, telling the audience who they are.
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What is the connection between the original Afrika Bambaataa and Hip-Hop’s Afrika Bambaataa?
Original Bambaataa was a Zulu leader who fought off British colonists. The movie Zulu reinforced the idea of black solidarity.
-Afrika Bambaataa was inspired by the original Bambaataa’s ability to make people believe that he was stopping bullets
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Who is the intended audience of “South Bronx”? How does the conversation between Grandmaster Caz and his friend increase the believability of his message?
The intended audience of "South Bronx" are the people from the South Bronx and those who judge it. The conversation increases the believability because they are talk as if they are apart of the community. They talk about their personal struggles and dreams as well.
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What are the 2 references that is being made in these lines from “Sucker MCs”?
(Hint: think group and style)
All my rhymes are sweet delight
So here's another one for y'all to bite
When I rhyme, I never quit
And if I got a new rhyme I'll just say it.
Rapper’s Delight & Sugarhill Gang “sweet delight”
Freestyling “never quit” and “just say it”