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
"The cat in the hat" is an example of what kind of rhyme.
Internal Rhyme
What is it called when an artist borrows a sound for their own music?
sampling
In what borough of New York was Hip Hop founded?
The Bronx
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
Roses are Red Violets are blue,
I stepped in the woods, there's a rock in my shoe."
is an example of what kind of rhyme?
End Rhyme
This Record Producer is also known as a popular hot dog condement
MUSTARD!!!!!
CMW is a gansta rap group from which city in California?
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
Does anything truly rhyme with "Orange"
No,
only 1/2 rhyme
Which Death Row Records artist frequently appears with Martha Stewart on her cooking show?
Snoop Dogg
Will Smith, better known as The "Fresh Prince" is from what city in PA
Philadelphia
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
What hip hop artist is known for their use of half rhyme?
Eminem
This contemporary MC can't stand "Mumble Rappers"
J. Cole
Where in the US would you find "8 Mile?"
Detroit, MI
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
Can an internal rhyme also be a 1/2 rhyme, and an end rhyme?
yes!
Why was there no scratching in the Sugarhill Gang?
It hadn't been invented yet!
Which American City produces the most hip hop music today?
Atlanta, GA