Hip Hop Origins
This NYC borough is considered the birthplace of Hip Hop.
What is The Bronx?
LL Cool J's song 'I Need Love introduced this new theme to Hip Hop.
What is Romance?
LL Cool J once said, "I need..."
What is Love?
This is an instrument with no pitch, that you hit
What is a Drum?
Blank is considered a form of artistic expression often found in what public spaces?
What is Graffiti?
'Rapper's Delight' was released by this group in 1979
Who is 'The Sugarhill Gang'?
What song by Run-DMC is considered one of the most important songs in early Hip Hop because of its rock-infused nature?
What is 'Walk this Way'?
The Beastie Boys once said "You gotta fight for your right to...."
What is Party?
A instrument that you shake
What are Maracas?
This iconic shoe brand became associated with Run-DMC’s style in the 1980s.
What is Adidas?
This Bronx DJ is credited with founding hip hop in the 1970s.
Who is DJ Kool Herc?
Which group helped bridged the gap between punk rock and hip hop with their heavy hitting platinum certified album?
"I said a hip, hop...."
What is 'The Hippie?"
An instrument that you hit, shake, and tap against your hands an legs
What is a Tambourine?
This type of chain became a status symbol for early Hip Hop culture, and even today.
What is a Gold Chain?
Grandmaster Flash is known for developing this DJ technique that allowed for seamless transitions between songs.
What is scratching?
Public Enemy's 'Fight the Power' addressed these issues.
What is racial inequality and police brutality?
Grand Master Flash once said "It's like a Jungle Sometimes...."
What is 'It makes me wonder how I keep from going under?"
A pitched instrument that you strike with your fingers
What is a Piano?
Flavor Flav from Public Enemy popularized this accessory as a symbol of fighting oppression and the working class, and to show us that time is limited.
What is a clock necklace?
What are Emceeing (rapping), DJing, Breakdancing, and Graffiti?
An instrument with colorful keys played with a mallet
What is a Xylophone?
Run DMC went sans shoelaces for this reason.
What is, to pay homage to the men in prison?