Chapter 8: Hip-hop
Preview Questions
Introduction
In this chapter we look at hip-hop, the most recent form of popular music to have blossomed from African American culture. It has endured longer than the blues, R&B, jazz, and rock and roll styles that came before because it is such a dynamic, flexible form that can go in so many different directions without requiring a break with the past.
Review Questions
- Where did hip-hop start? Why there?
- What phases did hip-hop go through in the 1980s and ‘90s?
- Who are some of famous artists during that time?
- Who are some creative hip-hop artists from the past 20 years?
- If you have any favorite hip-hop artists, who are they? What do you like and/or dislike about the style?
- Why do you think hip-hop is so popular in the United States and around the world?
Introduction
In this chapter we look at hip-hop, the most recent form of popular music to have blossomed from African American culture. It has endured longer than the blues, R&B, jazz, and rock and roll styles that came before because it is such a dynamic, flexible form that can go in so many different directions without requiring a break with the past.
Review Questions
- What do you remember about Old School hip-hop?
- What do you remember about New School?
- What do you remember about The Golden Age?
- What do you remember about Gangsta Rap?
- What 21st century artists were mentioned? What do you remember about them?
- What songs did you enjoy most from the listening for this chapter