Bronx Beginnings
This borough of New York City is where Hip Hop originated
What is the Bronx?
This is what the sources take a close look at
What is Puerto Rican culture?
This Puerto Rican rapper was known for hits like "Still Not a Player" in the 1990s
Who is Big Pun?
This is the term for the mixing of Spanish and English languages
What is Spanglish?
Hip Hop music can be a way to talk about these types of issues
What are social or political issues?
This book gives an oral history of Hip Hop's first decade
What is 'Yes Yes Y'all?
This is the author of 'From Bomba to Hip-Hop: Puerto Rican Culture and Latino Identity
Who is Juan Flores?
This female rapper of Puerto Rican descent is known for her outspoken lyrics and fashion sense
Who is Cardi B?
This is why Puerto Rican Hip Hop artists might use Spanglish in their songs
What is connection to their culture?
This is a feeling that Puerto Ricans who moved to the U.S. may express in their music
What is a sense of displacement?
These two groups of people lived close to each other and shared ideas, which helped make Hip Hop
Who are Black and Puerto Rican people?
This style of music, with roots in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, influenced early Hip Hop
What is salsa?
This is a common theme in Hip Hop music by Puerto Rican artists, reflecting their experiences in the U.S.
What is migration, identity, or struggle?
Hip Hop lyrics often tell stories about this
What are personal experiences or social issues?
Hip Hop can create this within the Puerto Rican community
What is a sense of community?
This is what the early days of Hip Hop were like
What is a mix of different cultures?
Besides New York, this U.S. city has a large Puerto Rican population and has contributed to Hip Hop
What is Chicago?
This is what Hip Hop provides for Puerto Rican artists in the U.S.
What is a platform for expression?
Rappers use this literary device to create wordplay and rhythm in their lyrics
What is rhyme?
This is something that Puerto Rican artists often seek through their music
What is recognition or respect?
This is what the source might show about Puerto Ricans and Hip Hop.
What is Puerto Ricans showing who they were through Hip Hop music?
Puerto Rican cultural pride is often expressed through this in Hip Hop music
What is language, dance, or musical references?
This is what Puerto Rican Hip Hop artists often blend in their music to show their dual identity
What is English and Spanish?
This is what language becomes in Hip Hop for Puerto Rican artists
What is a tool for expressing identity?
Besides music, Hip Hop culture also includes these forms of expression
What are dance and visual art?