Fathers of Hip Hop
the "Father of Hip Hop" invented the "Merry-Go-Round" system of playing records.
D.J. Kool Herc
This is the visual element of hip hop often seen on buildings
Graffitti
George Clinton was the "King of ________"
Funk
Which MC was born under the name Marshall Mathers?
Eminem
Who dropped the track "Fight For Your Right."
The Beastie Boys
New York-based hip hop group that includes Method Man, ODB, Ghostface Killah, and others
Wu-Tang Clan
This group was the first hip Hop Group to Chart ('79)
The Sugar Hill Gang
This element of hip hop involves spinning, and scratching records.
DJ (Disk Jockey)
This improvisational jazz style influenced what MC's could do on the mic.
Scat Jazz
Who was given the title MC God?
Rakim
Who recorded the track "Hypnotize?"
Biggie Smalls
The titles "Grandmaster" and "Grand Wizzard" are derived from what group?
The KKK
This defiant child discovered that turntables are an instrument and not just a playback device. (scratching)
Grand Wizzard Theo (Theodore Livingston)
The performer rapping on the microphone is known as
MC (Master of Ceremonies)
This particular style of music was created to be the opposite of Rock and Roll.
Disco
What is Gazzy Garcia's stage name?
Lil' Pump
Who recorded "Hard Knock Life: The Ghetto Anthem"
Jay-Z
This hip-hop artist smacks. He also won the first hip-hop grammy and dedicated it to the memory of Biggie and Tupac after their death.
Will Smith
This artist created the "Peek-A-Boo" System in a Radioshack.
Grandmaster Flash
B-Boys and B-girls are the performers of this element of hip hop
Breakdance
This genre of music is lesser known as "Rhythm & Blues." What is it better known as?
R&B
This Hip-hop Performer is a highly skilled flute player!
Lizzo
Who recorded the track "2 Legit 2 Quit?"
MC Hammer
This east coast record label, Founded by Sean Combes was originally representing Biggie Smalls. Today they still represent Mace and Machine Gun Kelly
Bad Boy Records
This Hip Hop Group was the first female group to chart.
Salt N' Pepa
The fifth element of hip hop was discussed in this class and is sometimes omitted...by me...
knowledge
This particular influence of Hip Hop includes names like Hendry David Thoreau, Emily Dickenson, and Edgar Allen Poe.
Poetry
Which performer was born under the name Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar?
Cardi B
"Fight The Power" is considered the most important Hip Hop Song of all time. Who Created and Recorded it?
Public Enemy
Representing Compton California, this group is responsible for the rise in "Gangsta Rap"
CMW (Compton's Most Wanted)