The Early Years
An early form of urban poetry that was often used in street language and comedy. This would later become known as "rap".
Signifying
TRUE OR FALSE
Hip hop was created solely by African Americans
FALSE
Police brutality and real hood life
A song released by Biggie Smalls that triggered Tupac after he was shot during a robbery in New York on his way to record with Biggie
Who Shot Ya
This Houston-based sub genre was created by slowing down the bpm of a track, making it drag. Became popular in the 90s.
Chopped and Screwed
Hip hop originated in this region.
The Bronx, New York
A Bronx DJ who was one of the first to mix, scratch, MC and host block parties. Considered to be the father of hip hop culture.
D.J. Kool Herc
When a motorist named Rodney King was beaten, the officers were found not guilty. What happened in the city of Los Angeles as a result?
Riots
Where was Biggie Smalls from
New York (Brooklyn)
No Limit was a New Orleans based sub genre and culture created by Master P. Popular styles from this culture included dreadlocks and what type of fashion design.
Camouflage
The first official rap to the beat which debuted in 1979
Rappers Delight
LISTENING
Identify the artist of this song
Sugar Hill Gang
This member of N.W.A. died of AIDS
Eazy-E
This controversial producer was in the car when Tupac was shot and was the primary initiator of the East Coast versus West Coast beef
Suge Knight
Bounce and No Limit both originated from what city?
New Orleans
A popular urban dance genre that was created while dancing during the instrumental breaks of songs
Break dance
An overweight actor who became famous for his acrobatic dance moves.
Fred Berry aka "Rerun"
Why did the group break up?
Financial disagreements
What two West Coast artists were booed onstage during the Source awards as part of the East/West Coast beef? (Hint: one of the artists stopped the performance and asked why they don't love us)
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre
Krunk is a loud, very aggressive style of hip hop, characterized by screams, yells, grunts and an urban form of moshing. This genre was created by the artist ________________
Lil Jon
What two nationalities contributed to the creation of hip hop?
African Americans and Latinos
A blaxploitation actor and comedian who made "signifying" popular and was the first to refer to it as "rapping".
Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite
N.W.A. released a controversial hit that became the anthem of the LA Riots. This song resulted in them receiving a warning from the FBI.
___________ the Police
In his song "Hit Em Up", who does Tupac refer to that angered Biggie Smalls and other West Coast artists.
Biggie's wife (Faith Evans)
A fast-paced hip hop genre that promoted dancing including line dance. It was often referred to as "booty music".
New Orleans Bounce