Trunk
What is a very common feature of Hip-Hop music?
sampling
What places did Hip-Hop have a heavy influence on?
Latin America, Europe, Asia
What clothing style is Hip-Hop artist Nicki Minaj known for?
Her bold and bright style
Name three popular Hip-Hop artists
Examples: Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Kanye West
Name some popular bands that inspired Hip-Hop?
Examples: Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan
What time period did the Hip-Hop genre originate?
the late 1970's
What instruments are commonly used in the Hip-Hop genre?
drum machines, keyboards, pianos, turntables, and samplers
What topics are commonly approached in the lyrics of Hip-Hop music?
poverty, violence, and racism
What is the most popular Rap band?
Which three artists are known as the "Holy Trinity" of Hip-Hop?
DJ Kool Herc, Africa Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash
What was the birthplace of the Hip-Hop genre?
South Bronx, New York City
What are some common samples used in Hip-Hop music?
examples: "Amen, Brother"- The Winstons, "Think (About It)"- Lyn Collins, "Funky President (People It's Bad)"- James Brown
What stylistic trends did Hip-Hop have on society?
examples: heavy jewelry ("bling"), cornrows/braids, Kangol Hats, tracksuits, over-sized clothes
Who are the most popular trap artists?
Which genres are enveloped in Hip-Hop?
examples: rhythm and blues, jazz, funk, soul
What two things is Bronx, New York City most known for?
The birthplace of hip-hop and graffiti
What sub-genres were inspired by hip-hop?
examples: drill, trap, grime, bounce music
What were two aspects of culture that first caught public attention?
Graffiti and break dancing
What was the first Hip-Hop album?
"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugar Hill Gang
Which two cultures created Hip-Hop?
Afro-American and Latino
What is the most popular Hip-Hop song of all time?
"The Message" by GrandMaster Flash and the Furious Five
What popular bounce music song has "bounce" in its title?
"Bounce for the Juvenile"- Juvenile
How did Hip-Hop shape urban culture?
The lyrics used slang and made new terms or redefined them that influenced how people speak.
Who is the fastest rapper in the world?
American rapper Twista, at 11.2 syllables per second
Which culture's music had an early influence on Hip-Hop?
Jamaican music