Hip Hop Elements
What element does Yuri practice?
Beatbox
What is another word or title for a rapper?
MC
What is a bar?
One measure/line of rap.
Where is Pinqy from?
Chicago by way of Puerto Rico
How old did Hip Hop turn this year?
50
What element of Hip Hop deals with art?
Graffiti
Which Puerto Rican rapper did we learn about for Hispanic Heritage Month?
Big Pun
How many counts are in one bar?
4
Who is SANO? Where is he at currently?
Graffiti Artist - Japan
Where did Hip Hop originate?
Bronx, New York
Which element of Hip Hop deals with playing music and spinning records?
DJ
Biggie Smalls
How many bars are in new school verses?
12
What does WEPA mean?
Happiness, joy, excitement.
Who was the originator of Hip Hop?
DJ Kool Herc
Disc Jockey
What rapper is from Queensbridge projects, and has a dad who is a jazz musician?
Nas
How many bars are in old school verses?
16
What is a word that describes someone who is strong, pushes forward no matter what, recovers quickly, keeps trying?
Resilient
Who is the woman on our canvas in class?
Lauryn Hill?
How many elements of Hip Hop are there?
5
What does MC stand for?
Master of Ceremony
What is the one rule when writing raps?
Every 2 bars have to rhyme.
What is an acrostic poem?
A poem that spells a word with the first letter in each line.
Why is Hip Hop important?
Because we can tell our stories and use our voices.