10 Questions
What characterized the 'golden age hip hop' era according to the text?
Themes of Afrocentricity and political militancy
Who is credited with taking lyrics about the art of rapping to new heights during the golden age of hip hop?
KRS-One
What technology helped advance hip hop production during the golden age?
Drum machines with sampler technology
Which group drew from over 200 individual samples on their second studio album according to the text?
Beastie Boys
'Message rap' during the golden age of hip hop was pushed towards what cause?
Social activism and black empowerment
Which era does Golden age hip hop music refer to?
Late 1980s to early 1990s
Which of the following artists is NOT typically associated with the Golden age hip hop period?
Eminem
What is a characteristic of the Golden age hip hop music according to the text?
Influence on overall hip hop
What is one of the features of the Golden age hip hop releases mentioned in the text?
Eclectic sampling from old records
What does Rolling Stone claim about the Golden age hip hop era?
'Every new single reinvented the genre'
Test your knowledge on mainstream hip hop music from the mid 1980s to mid 1990s, particularly focusing on artists and musicians from the New York metropolitan area. Explore the characteristics, diversity, and influence of the Golden Age hip hop era.
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