Hip Hop History
You can find this art painted on the side of old buildings, subway stations, and street signs.
Graffiti
What high-energy and aggressive style of street dance originated in South Central Los Angeles.
Krump
Who is the founding father of hip hop?
DJ Kool Herc
What song (also credited as being the first Hip-Hop song) was created by the band Sugar Hill Gang?
"Rappers Delight"
Before pursuing his rap career, this rapper appeared on the Teen Nick show "Degrassi."
Drake
This serves as an instrumental to rappers. It only involves the person using their mouth to create the beat.
Beatboxing
What is it called when dj repeats a part in song where dancers would freestyle?
Break
Who is the creator of locking?
Don Cambell
Merged rock and rap; made hip-hop commercially massive (“It’s Tricky,” “My Adidas”).
Run DMC
Which rapper once said they’d like to open a candy shop?
This U.S. neighborhood is where Hip-Hop was founded.
Bronx, New York
What style of Hip Hop dance originated in the LGBTQ+ community and involves a lot of arm and hand movements?
Waacking
What was the name of the group that popularize popping, that included figures like Boogaloo Sam, Poppin Pete, and Skeeter Rabbit?
Electric Boogaloo's
One of the first successful white rap groups; mixed punk energy with hip-hop style.
The Beastie Boys
Which rapper is known as the queen of rap?
Nicki Minaj
The era of which Hip-Hop was founded.
1970's
What two dance genres of hip hop often get paired together, but are two distinct styles?
Popping and Locking
Innovator of DJ techniques like scratching and backspinning.
Grandmaster Flash
What group made the song “Straight Outta Compton"?
N.W.A.
Which rapper became Hip Hops first millionaire?
Jay-Z
What are the 9 elements of Hip Hop?
DJing, emceeing, graffiti art, breakdancing, beatboxing, street fashion, street language, street knowledge, and street entrepreneurialism
What dance style is characterized by the 3 elements being fast/intricate footwork, jacking, and lofting, and has its own genre of music?
House
Who helped establish hip-hop culture through the Universal Zulu Nation and promoted peace and unity through music.
Afrika Bambaataa
Who sang the song "California Love (feat. Dr. Dre)"?
Tupak Shakur
What hip hop song was sampled in Saweetie's "My Type"?
Petey Pablo's "Freek-A-Leek".