7 Questions
What was one factor that influenced hip hop in the 1980s?
Technological advancements
How did the lyrical content of 1980s hip hop differ from that of the 1970s?
1980s hip hop lyrics matured and became more authentic
What was a common theme that inspired 1980s hip hop artists lyrically?
Political and social issues
How did technological advancements in the 1980s impact 1980s hip hop music production?
Technology allowed for more affordable and efficient music production
What distinguished 1980s hip hop from its predecessors in terms of lyrical content?
'Authentic' content maturity
Which genre of music had a direct influence on 1980s hip hop?
R&B
What enabled artists in the 1980s to be more innovative in their music production?
$Technological advancements enabling experimentation$
Explore the various outside factors that influenced the growth and development of hip hop music in the 1980s, often referred to as the 'Golden Age'. Understand how earlier music genres like blues, r&b, and jazz shaped the evolution of hip hop's lyrical content, making it more authentic and mature.
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