MC
What does MC stand for?
Master of Ceremonies
What is the name of the device that DJs use to create and mix sounds?
Turntable
What other phrase do Graffiti artists go by?
What would you call a breakdancer?
What is: B-boy/B-Girl
Where was the birthplace of hip-hop?
Bronx, NY
Who sang the first hip-hop record?
Sugarhill Gang
What was the role of a DJ before hip-hop?
Making announcements
Where did graffiti artists showcase most of their work?
What is: subways and walls.
What does breaking consist of?
What are the 5 elements of Hip-Hop?
Djing, Mcing, Breaking, Graffiti, Knowledge
What did the microphone used to be used for at hip-hop parties?
Announcements
Name 2 famous DJs that you learned about in the presentation.
Grandmaster flash, DJ Premier, Jam Master Jay, Lil John
Who made up most of Graffiti artists when hip-hop was emerging?
Who are: young teens
Name a dance style that breaking was influenced by.
In what decade did hip-hop emerge?
The 1970s
What does rapping/MCing entail?
Putting spoken word/poetry to a beat
What is: During a DJs break
What do rappers use Graffiti art for?
What is: Their album cover
What is popping?
What is: Forcing parts of your body outwards
Who is considered the godfather of Hip-Hop?
Afrika Bambaataa
Name 2 famous MCs.
Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Kanye West, 2-Pac, Eminem, DMX, Drake, MC Lyte, KRS-One.
What is the DJs "break"?
What is: Instrumental section of a song that highlight percussion and rhythm. (no lyrics)
What style of art is graffiti?
What is: Bubble and block lettering
What is locking?
What is: contracting or tightening body parts in certain positions
What are the 3 principles of Hip-Hop
Peace, Love, and Unity