Tag Archives: Hip hop

14Aug/23

Hip-hop at 50: how the sights, sounds and moves of the music spread across the world

August 14, 2023MusicAdam de Paor-Evans, African-American culture, Afrika Bambaataa, Break, Chuck D, Cindy, Creative Commons, Disc jockey, Disco, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Mean Gene, Electronic dance music, Grandmaster Flash, GrandWizzard Theodore, HERC, Hip hop, Hip hop production, Kendrick Lamar, Kool Herc, Kurtis Blow, Louis Farrakhan, M.C. G.L.O.B.E., Malcolm McLaren, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Melle Mel, New York, New York City, Rapping, Sedgwick Avenue, Street dance, Sugarhill Gang, Tim III, Travis Scott, United States, Worms Aliadmin

Adam de Paor-Evans, University of Plymouth

On August 11 1973, DJ Kool Herc and his sister Cindy threw the now legendary Back To School jam in the recreation room of 1520 Sedgewick Avenue in The Bronx, New York.

Herc’s party represented a coming together of music and the start of something new. The Bronx crowd did not want the dancehall sounds Herc had begun to play. They wanted soul and the tough percussion of funk. So, Herc changed up the sound and used the main switch for the lights like a strobe-light to add atmosphere. Little did they know, that his event would be commonly accepted by the hip-hop fraternity worldwide as the starting point of what was to become one of the most important creative movements of the last century.

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13Aug/23

Why is hip hop culture so strong in the philippines?

August 13, 2023MusicAbra, Abra Filipino, Alex Bruce, Betty Bruce, Ex Battalion, Francis Magalona, Hip hop, Motown, Philippines, Pinoy hip hop, Sponge Cola, United Statesadmin

Aug 12 2023 — Alex Bruce is a 13-year-old Filipino rapper who is making waves in the hip hop scene. She is known for her unique style, her powerful lyrics, and her energetic live performances.

Alex Bruce started rapping at the age of 10. She quickly gained a following for her talent and her ability to connect with her audience. In 2022, she released her debut single, “Dime Girls.” The song was a commercial success and it helped to establish Alex Bruce as a major force in the Filipino hip hop scene. Continue reading →

09Aug/23

Perth has produced some of Australia’s most successful hip hop artists

August 9, 2023MusicAustralia, Australian hip hop, Big Bash League, Colombia, Drapht, Hilltop Hoods, Hip hop, Mali Jose, Music of Perth, Perth, Sydney Sixers, United Kingdom, Western Australiaadmin

Wed, Aug 9 2023 — Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is in the news for a variety of reasons. Here are a few of the top stories:

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01Aug/23

Hip Hop movies that made impact

August 1, 2023FilmsAfrican-American culture, African-American music, Beat Street, Breakdancing, Detroit, Eminem, Hip hop, Krush Groove, N.W.A, Rapping, Run-DMC, Spike Lee, Street danceadmin

Here are some of the hip hop movies that have had the most impact: Continue reading →

01Aug/23

Hip Hop is beyond Drake memes. It’s a phenomenon

August 1, 2023MusicAfrican-American culture, Cardi B, Cardi B. Cardi, Drake, Hip hop, Hip hop music, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, LGBT representations in hip hop music, Music of New York City, Musical improvisation, Political hip hop, Travis Scottadmin

July 31, 2023 /Entertainment/ — Hip hop has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the Bronx in the 1970s. It has evolved from a local street art form to a global phenomenon that encompasses all cultures and generations.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to hip hop’s rise to popularity. One of the most important factors was the release of the Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” in 1979. This song was the first rap single to reach the top 40 of the Billboard charts, and it helped to introduce hip hop to a wider audience. Continue reading →

31Jul/23

PEPSI MAX® ANNOUNCES B.I.G COLLABORATION TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP AND THE LEGACY OF THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G

July 31, 2023MusicAfrican-American music, Hip, Hip hop, Notorious, Tupac Shakuradmin

This year, the world will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop – the music genre and cultural movement that changed the world. To celebrate this milestone and pay tribute to Hip Hop’s everlasting cultural impact, Pepsi MAX® is announcing a partnership and international campaign that honours and amplifies the legacy of one of the genre’s most iconic artists: The Notorious B.I.G. Continue reading

15May/23

Adidas vs Nike and the hip hop community

May 15, 2023Sports23, Adidas, Air Jordan, Decades, Fads, Fashion, Hip hop, Inc., Jordan, Jordans, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, magic johnson, Michael Jordan, Nike, Nike, Inc., Songsadmin

May 15, 2023 /Business/ — The rivalry between Adidas and Nike for the hip hop market was a major factor in the iconic status of Air Jordans. In the early 1980s, Adidas was the dominant force in the basketball shoe market, with stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson wearing their shoes. However, Nike signed Michael Jordan in 1984, and the Air Jordan line quickly became popular among young people, particularly in the hip hop community. Continue reading →

08May/23

Six pack like LL Cool J

May 8, 2023MusicAlbums, Cool, DJ Bobcat, Hip hop, Hip hop music, I Need Love, Ll, LL Cool J, Los Angeles, Mama Said Knock You Out, Musicians, Sam Hanna, Songs, Usheradmin

LL Cool J, an American rapper, actor, and television personality. He is best known for his hip hop music, which has sold over 30 million records worldwide. His biggest hit single is “I Need Love,” which reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1988. He has also had success in acting, appearing in films such as “Independence Day,” “Scream 2,” and “The Last Dragon.” In 2002, he starred in the television series “NCIS: Los Angeles” as Special Agent Sam Hanna.

Here are some of LL Cool J’s most notable achievements: Continue reading →

07May/23

Hip Hop will Never die

May 7, 2023MusicAdidas, Aimee Lehto, Boyd Coyner, Culture, Decades, Fads, Fashion, Hip hop, Hip hop fashion, Muhammad Ali, Run-DMCadmin

The quote “Impossible is nothing” is often misattributed to Muhammad Ali, but it was actually created by two advertising professionals, Aimee Lehto and Boyd Coyner. The quote was used in an advertising campaign for Adidas in the early 2000s. Continue reading →

06May/23

DJ Shinki

May 6, 2023EntertainmentAudio mixing, Culture, Disc jockey, Disco, DJ mix, Electronic dance music, Hip hop, Hip hop production, Music, Shinki, Singapore, Sound, Turntablismadmin

DJ Shinki is a popular DJ and producer from Singapore. He is known for his unique mixing style, which often combines elements of hip hop, R&B, and electronic music. Continue reading →

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