Overview of Hip Hop Music and Culture

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Which artist is credited with originating the hip hop music phenomenon?

Eminem

Afrika Bambaataa

2Pac

DJ Kool Herc (correct)

What year range defines the old school era of hip hop?

1993-2000

1985-1993

1965-1970

1970-1985 (correct)

Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of hip hop?

Breakdancing

Rap music

Fashion (correct)

Graffiti

What is the main purpose of hip hop according to its positive effects?

To express social and personal issues Signup and view all the answers

Which dance style involves freezing in a position and then continuing movement?

Locking Signup and view all the answers

Which negative effect of hip hop is highlighted in the content?

Promotes Money Signup and view all the answers

What years marks the golden age of hip hop?

1985-1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the hip hop generation is true?

They are recognized as those born between 1965 and 1984. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of stepping as a dance form?

It uses the entire body to produce rhythms and sounds. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes free running?

A mixture of efficient movements and aesthetic acrobatics using urban spaces. Signup and view all the answers

What was the original term used for the style that later became known as waacking?

Punking Signup and view all the answers

Where did punking originate and gain popularity?

Los Angeles gay clubs in the 1970s. Signup and view all the answers

Voguing as a dance style was inspired by which of the following?

Fashion magazines and model poses. Signup and view all the answers

Which community is credited with the creation of voguing?

The LGBTQ+ community. Signup and view all the answers

What role did television play in the popularization of punking?

It gained visibility through shows like Soul Train. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the movements in free running?

They combine efficiency with aesthetic performance. Signup and view all the answers

What primary influence does streetdance incorporate into its routines?

Multi-cultural influences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of liquid dancing?

Fluid-like motion of the arms and hands Signup and view all the answers

In the context of dance battles, what is the primary objective for dancers?

To showcase better style or harder moves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of boogaloo dance style?

Focus on sharp, rigid poses Signup and view all the answers

What defines the dance style of tutting?

Angular poses inspired by ancient Egyptian art Signup and view all the answers

Which dance style is characterized by a strong hip hop influence combined with sensual elements?

Ragga Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes lyrical hip-hop?

Fluid and emotionally expressive choreography Signup and view all the answers

House dance primarily evolved from which of the following origins?

Clubs of Chicago in the late 70s and early 80s Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the movement style of popping?

A force of energy causing jerky movements. Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes Electric Boogie from traditional popping?

It emphasizes high velocity and jerky waves. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT a part of breaking (b-boying)?

Vaudeville Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary feature of Uprock dance?

Foot shuffles, spins, and freestyle movements. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Funk dancing originate?

West coast of the United States. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is considered an acrobatic move in breaking?

Power Moves Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Downrock in b-boying?

Footwork performed on the floor. Signup and view all the answers

Which dance genre is primarily associated with competition and requires a deep understanding of rhythm?

Uprock Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hip Hop Music Overview

Hip hop originated in inner-city African-American communities in the early 1970s
It draws from rap, funk, street sounds, and elements of melody and rhythm.
Key elements include graffiti, breakdancing, DJ-ing, and rap music.

Brief History of Hip Hop

The hip hop phenomenon began in the late 1960s.
The hip hop generation is those born between 1965 and 1984.
The hip-hop style can be divided into the "old school" (1970–1985) and "golden age" (1985–1993) eras.
Afrika Bambaataa coined the term "hip hop."
Kool Herc introduced hip hop at Bronx, NY.

Four Elements of Hip Hop

Graffiti: Visual art form.
Breakdancing: A dance style.
DJ-ing: The use of turntables and other equipment to create music.
Rap music: A spoken-word style of music.

Positive Effects of Hip Hop

Allows people to express themselves.
Rap songs offer relatable messages.
Draws attention to social issues such as poverty, racism, and economic oppression.

Negative Effects of Hip Hop

Promotes money.
Promotes drug use.
Rap songs contain degrading lyrics about sex.

Famous Hip Hop Artists

50 Cent
B.I.G
2Pac
Eminem

Types of Hip Hop Dance Styles

Locking
Popping
Electric Boogie
Breakdancing/B-Boying
Uprock
Funk
Streetdance
Tutting/Tetris
Battle
Liquid Dancing
Boogaloo
Ragga
House Dance
Lyrical
Stepping
Free running
Punking
Waacking
Voguing

Locking

A style of funk and street dance.
Originated with Don Campbell in the late 1960s.
Based on the concept of "locking," which involves freezing a fast movement, holding the position, and resuming the movement with the same speed as before.
Characterized by sharp, distinct arm and hand movements and more relaxed hips and legs.

Popping

A style of dance centered on isolating and snapping individual body parts to create a wave-like effect.
The movements are abrupt and jerky.
Emphasis on muscle control and timing.

Electric Boogie

Electric boogie is an extreme style of Popping, characterized by quick, jerky, and high-velocity moves. It involves micro wave moves, not seen in classic popping. The robot style and mime movements are prevalent.

Breakdance / B-Boying

A dance style that evolved as part of hip hop culture in the South Bronx during the 1970s.
Includes top rock, down rock, the freeze and power moves.

Uprock

A soulful, competitive street dance style.
Uses rhythms of Soul and Funk music, consisting of shuffles, spins, turns, jerks and burns.

Funk

Originated in the West Coast US in the 1960s as a response to soul and disco.
A dance form that combines sharp and fluid movements, popping and locking, and is often expressed with animated movements.

Streetdance

A physical dance form incorporating movements from all over the world.
Combines various dance styles with multicultural and funky tunes to create distinct and expressive forms.

Tutting/Tetris

A dance style that mimics angular poses common in ancient Egyptian art.

Battle

A freestyle dance competition where dancers showcase their skills without physical contact.
Moves and styles are shown off in a show-down.

Liquid Dancing

This is a form of gestural dance that sometimes involves pantomime.
It is focused on flowing movements in body and limbs, with arms and hands as the main focal points.

Boogaloo

A fluid dance style employing every part of the body and utilizing angles and graceful movements.
Usually involves rolling of hips, knees and head.

Ragga

A street dance style originating in the late 1970s by Afro-Jamaicans.
It incorporates classical Reggae music with hip-hop influence, featuring a combination of hip-hop, Afro and Latin movements with a focus on sensuality.

House Dance

A group of dance styles rooted in Chicago clubs during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Styles like Footwork, Jacking, and Lofting are common.
Often improvisational in nature.

Lyrical

A fluid and interpretive hip-hop style.
Often performed to downtempo rap music or R&B music.
Focuses on choreography, performance, and emotion rather than freestyles.

Stepping

A percussive dance where participants use their entire bodies as instruments to produce complex rhythms and sounds.
Usually uses footstep, spoken words, and hand claps.
Is commonly performed by groups and often resembles military formations.

Free Running

A form of urban acrobatics using parkour-like movements through city structures
A physically impressive and aesthetic style that incorporates elements from parkour and tricking with the intent of being an aesthetically-pleasing way of moving.

Punking

A dance style that originated in the 1970s on the West Coast of the US, particularly in Los Angeles' gay scene.
Featured in clubs and eventually on television shows and became linked to various mainstream shows.

Waacking

A dance style where dancers use hand, body, and arm movements to express themselves.
In Soul Train, waacking was initially known as "punking."

Voguing

A form of modern dance, inspired by photos of runway models from fashion magazines.
Performed in fixed positions, usually in runway-fashion poses, but also including angular and precise body movements.
Popularized in the Harlem Ballroom scene in the 1960s by African American and Latino American communities.

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Explore the roots and evolution of hip hop music, originating in the 1970s. Learn about its key elements, including rap, breakdancing, graffiti, and DJ-ing. Discover the positive social impact hip hop has made through self-expression and addressing critical issues.