Genre Birthplaces
This borough is where Hip Hop originated from.
Where is The Bronx, New York?
This time signature is the most common in hip hop music.
What is 4/4?
This man, at his sister's back to school party, extended his beat on a turntable, and became one of the founding fathers of Hip Hop.
Who is DJ Kool Herc?
This rapper, known for his genius lyricism, just performed the Superbowl!
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
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This Midwestern city is the birthplace of Drill AND House music.
Where is Chicago?
This drum-set member made of metal typically uses an incredibly quick rhythm in hip hop music.
What is the Hi-Hat?
This person created the album Donuts, which became one of the first albums to sample from hundreds of different audio genres.
Who is J Dilla?
This rapper just recently became the third black woman to win a Best Hip Hop Album award at the Grammy's.
Who is Doechii?
This Caribbean country is known for inspiring early hip hop music.
Where is Jamaica?
This European country is the origin of Grime.
What is the United Kingdom?
This use of rhythm emphasizes the offbeats of songs, which rappers use constantly.
What is syncopation?
This person was the first female rapper to create and publish an entire solo album.
Who is Mc Lyte?
This musician, known for "This is America", uses social change to influence his lyrics (he is also an accomplished actor).
Who is Childish Gambino (Donald Glover)?
This song, featuring 21 Savage, is the most streamed hip hop song on Spotify.
What is "rockstar" by Post Malone?
This city housed the group that was vital to the creation of Crunk music, Three 6 Mafia.
Where is Memphis?
This drum machine brand is incredibly popular in hip hop and music production.
What is Roland?
This hip hop legend formed a group called the Furious Five, and created the basis for a lot of DJ skills and tricks for future DJs.
Who is Grandmaster Flash?
This rapper and MC, known for bringing mumble rap to the mainstream, bases his platform on collaborating with up-and-coming performers.
Who is Lil Yachty?
This is the title of what is considered the very first hip hop album.
What is "Rapper's Delight"?
This southern city influenced the creation of Drill music IN Chicago.
Where is Atlanta?
This genre of music combined with hip hop to create subgenres, such as house music.
What is Disco?
This other founder of Hip Hop also founded the Universal Zulu Nation, which brought the joy of hip hop to urban youth.
Who is Afrika Bambaataa?
Known for "Material Girl", this gay rapper takes inspiration from Big Freedia for his music.
Who is Saucy Santana?
These are the five pillars of Hip Hop.
What is: MCing, DJing, Breakdancing, Graffiti, and Historical Knowledge.