This was the time period Hip-Hop entered into mainstream U.S. music.
What are the 1980s
100
This document works to establish a "foundation of health, love, awareness, wealth, peace and prosperity for ourselves, our children and their children's children, forever."
What is the Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace
100
What are the three parts of hip-hop form?
What are intros, hooks and verses
200
The South Bronx was isolated from the rest of New York City because of this expressway.
What is The Cross Bronx Expressway.
200
DJ Kool Herc formed the basis of hip-hop music by experimenting with and combining *these parts* of funk, soul and R&B songs.
What are instrumental breaks
200
Def Jam Recordings was established in the __________
What is the 1980s.
200
The tenth principle of the Hip-Hop Declaration of Peace says Hiphoppas are encouraged to build meaningful and lasting ______________s that rest upon Love, trust, equality and respect. Hiphoppas are encouraged not to cheat, abuse, or deceive their friends.
What are relationships
200
The difference between street art and graffiti is...
What is graffiti is illegal and street art is not.
300
These types of parties became a positive alternative to violence.
What are Hip-hop parties
300
He defined the four main elements of hip-hop culture.
Who is Afrika Bambaataa.
300
In the 1980s, Run-DMC released their cover of Aerosmith's "Walk This Way." It was nominated for this music award.
What is a Grammy.
300
______ is the art of spinning records at a dance party, picking out songs in a crowd-pleasing sequence. Also the art of touching and moving records with your hands.
What is DJing
300
May 3rd is _________. Hiphoppas are encouraged to dedicate their time and talent to self-development and for service to their communities.
What is Rap Music Day.
400
The kids of the South Bronx found ways to make the bleak surroundings beautiful by doing these two things.
What are spray-painting and dancing on cardboard.
400
Bambaataa created an international hip hop awareness group named _________________.
What is the Universal Zulu Nation.
400
In the 1990s, this type of rap, which described life in inner-city neighborhoods, became popular in the United States.
What is gangsta rap.
400
When looking at the roots of hip-hop, we see a powerful example of this.
What is human creativity.
400
Name two important women in hip-hop.
Who are Wendy Clark and Queen Latifah
500
These people played at house parties and community centers and began to extend short drum breaks into longer dance mixes by switching between record decks.
Who are DJs
500
The four main elements of hip-hop culture as defined by Afrika Bamaataa are...
What are graffiti, DJing, MCing, and breakdancing.
500
Companies realized that gangsta rap appealed to the youth of America and tried to link their products to the popular trend. Some rappers gave in and some didn't. What did the original people of hip-hop think of the rappers who gave in?
What is they felt like they were selling out and compromising the original message of hip-hop.
500
This stands for Master of Ceremonies. Originally these people hosted parties and introduced tracks to the dancing audience. Eventually the term was used to describe rappers
What are MCs or MCing
500
Breakdancing is...
What is a type of dance that includes gymnastic moves, head spins, and backspins.