Hip-Hop Origin's & PR's Influence
This New York City borough was the birthplace of hip-hop, where Puerto Ricans played a key role in shaping the culture.
What is the Bronx?
This dance style, also known as b-boying, became a key element of hip-hop culture in NYC.
What is breakdancing?
Freestyle music, also known as Latin freestyle, blended these three genres to create its signature sound.
What are hip-hop, electronic dance, and Latin rhythms?
This Bronx-born Puerto Rican singer became a freestyle icon with hits like "No Reason to Cry."
Who is Judy Torres?
Puerto Ricans and African Americans collaborated to create hip-hop, blending influences from these three music genres.
What are Latin music, funk, and soul?
The Rock Steady Crew, with many Puerto Rican members, revolutionized breakdancing by introducing these two signature moves.
What are the windmill and head spin?
This group, fronted by Puerto Rican-American singer Lisa Velez, helped bring freestyle music to mainstream audiences with hits like "I Wonder If I Take You Home."
Who is Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam?
TKA, a Puerto Rican-American trio, made freestyle history with club anthems like this hit song named after a woman.
What is "Maria"?
This Puerto Rican DJ was one of the first Latinos to influence hip-hop’s DJing techniques, helping shape the merry-go-round style.
Who is DJ Disco Wiz?
This Puerto Rican graffiti artist was a pioneer in transforming subway graffiti into an art form recognized by museums.
Who is Lee Quiñones?
The freestyle scene was centered around these two major cities, where Puerto Rican youth helped shape the genre’s success.
What are New York City and Miami?
TKA’s former member went on to become this internationally famous Latin music superstar.
Who is Marc Anthony?
Early Puerto Rican MCs in the Bronx introduced this mix of languages in their lyrics, making hip-hop more inclusive.
What are Spanish & Spanglish?
Many Puerto Rican graffiti artists incorporated these cultural elements into their murals to express pride and identity.
What are Puerto Rican symbols, flags, and themes?
Freestyle music’s themes often focused on these three emotional topics, making the genre relatable to young Latino audiences.
What are love, heartbreak, and longing?
Though freestyle declined in mainstream popularity, this platform helped the genre remain alive among dedicated fans and artists.
What is radio and nightclub culture?