Fashion
True or False: Fashion trends in the 80's were so influential that we still see them today.
True.
Who are some pioneering artists from the 1980's?
LL Cool J, Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash
When did Hip-Hop begin?
1960's and 1970's
Finish the lyric:
Lose yourself in the music, "________."
"The moment, you own it, you better never let it go."
What is the type of dance that arose in the 1980's?
Name the artist from the 2000's that is credited for transforming the style and fashion sense Hip-Hop artists; from street style to more preppy looks.
Kanye West
Name the musical genres that influenced rap in the 1980's and were used by artists like Run DMC.
funk and soul
What styles of dance was Hip-Hop inspired by?
Modern, swing, tap
What are some lyrics that were added to the Oxford dictionary during the 90s?
"fo shizzle" and "bling"
Who was the popular group known for "locking" in the 1970's?
The Lockers
This early 2000's artist had a popular clothing brand and he is also known for his entrprenurial expertise. What is the name his clothing brand?
Rocawear.
True or False; Rap Group, Kid N' Play, starred in the 1990's movie franchise, "House Party."
True.
What was the nickname given to the 90's era of Hip-Hop?
"The golden age"
What are some major social issues that were addressed in Hip-Hop lyrics in the 1980s?
Police brutality, poverty, racism
Who was one of the more prominent Breakdancing crews?
The Rock Steady Crew
True or False; According to your passage, Soulja Boy is most notably known for his fashion sense.
False
There is a group from the 2000's that created a musical style called, "Chopped and Screwed." Name this group.
UGK
how did the style of music elevate in the 90s?
access to more advanced drum machines and samplers
Finish the Line:
I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know that "_________."
These are the Breaks!
What type of dancing was most prevalent during 70s Hip-Hop?
popping and locking
A fashion trend made popular in the 90s; figures like Will Smith and TLC wore them.
Overalls
Who is considered the founder of Hip-Hop?
DJ Kool Herc
How was sampling used so heavily in the 90s?
No copyright laws
Finish the lyric:
I wanna rock right now, I'm Rob base and I came to get down, "_______."
"I'm not internationally known, but I'm known to rock the microphone."
What is the name of the dance that came from the infamous music video "U Can't Touch This?"
Hammer Dance