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Famous Early Hip Hop Artists
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On August 13, 1973, DJ Kool Herc DJed what is considered to be the first of this.
What is hip hop party?
100
Modern rap evolved from this style of music performance, which is the act of playing recorded or remixed songs for a live audience.
What is DJing?
100
This "well-known" New York rapper had a name as large as his reputation.
Who is Notorious B.I.G./Biggie Smalls?
100
This member of NWA is also known for his famous headphones.
Who is Dr. Dre?
100
The 90s rapper featured on Ms. Schweiker's back wall.
Who is Tupac Shakur?
200
In 1975, DJ Grand Wizard Theodore discovered this type of music production, which occurs by rubbing records back and forth.
What is scratching?
200
In rap and hip hop it is often found,
this style of writing in which lines have similar sound.
What is rhyme?
200
One New York rapper (who is unrelated to the Old Town Road singer) goes by this nickname instead of his real name, Nasir Jones.
Who is Nas?
200
Some rap and hip hop music address these kinds of topics, which involve the problems facing society.
What are social issues?
200
Hip hop is often closely related to this other form of self-expression, which influences how people dress themselves.
What is fashion?
300
On August 8, 1998, NWA released this blockbuster album, the name of which is a reference to their California hometown and the title of a 2015 movie.
What is Straight Outta Compton?
300
This hip hop effect simulates the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments or a drum machine by using the mouth and voice.
What is beatbox?
300
This group, whose name sounds like something you might do in a pair of "My Adidas," has many successful songs, including "It's Tricky."
What is Run DMC?
300
Rap and hip hop have been influenced by funk, disco, and R&B music, as well as this style of written and sometimes spoken literature.
What is poetry?
300
Initially, these expensive brands and designers did not want to work with hip hop artists because they perceived the genre as dangerous.
What is luxury?
400
In 1989, rap was first recognized as a category in this famous music awards show. (Will Smith was one of the first winners)
What is the Grammys?
400
Many hip hop artists use one of these instead of their given name. (Ex. Megan Thee Stallion instead of Megan Pete)
What is a stage name?
400
This DJ, whose name is a reference to the mythical hero Hercules, hosted what is considered to be the first ever hip hop party.
Who is DJ Kool Herc?
400
Many early hip hop artists originated from this New York City neighborhood.
What is the Bronx?
400
Some early hip hop artists, including DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, immigrated to the US from this tropical region, also known as the home of Jack Sparrow.
What is the Caribbean?
500
On September 27, 1980, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to perform on this popular TV show that put Black music and dancing on display.
What is Soul Train?
500
Many early hip hop artists used these devices to remix songs and create new sounds.
What is a turntable?
500
This DJ, with the Furious Five, released the popular song "The Message," which discusses the struggles of inner-city life.
Who is Grandmaster Flash?
500
In 2017, rap overtook this type of music to become the most streamed genre.
What is rock?
500
BONUS QUESTION!!!!! The name of Ms. Schweiker's favorite rapper. He recently was one of the performers at the Super Bowl Halftime show.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?