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Which of the following is a female trio from Rialto, California?
What hit singles is TONE-LŌC known for?
Wild Thing and Funky Cold Medina
Who established Oakland as a hip-hop mecca?
What was the name of MC HAMMER's first successful single?
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What style of rap did TOO $HORT cultivate?
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Which rapper is known for the hit song 'Baby Got Back'?
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What is the ROLAND TR-808 known for?
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What genre of music began in Memphis, TN in the early 1990s?
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What group from Miami, Florida was known for explicit lyrics?
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Who produced the first official crunk song?
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Which artist is associated with the term 'Dirty South'?
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Study Notes
JJ FAD
- Female trio from Rialto, California known for their platinum single and album Supersonic (1988).
- Supersonic marked Ruthless Records' first platinum LP.
- Success attributed to techno-pop sound and distinctive spandex costumes.
TONE-LŌC
- Los Angeles rapper with a party-centric style, famous for 1988 hits "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina."
- "Wild Thing" became the second best-selling single since "We Are the World."
- Lyrics for his hits were primarily written by Young MC, known for "Bust a Move."
MC HAMMER
- Oakland artist who placed the city on the hip-hop map.
- First single "Ring 'Em" released on independent label Bustin Records.
- Achieved mainstream success with Let's Get It Started and superior dance moves, influencing many hip-hop artists.
- Utilized recycled funk and rhythm blues in his music.
TOO $HORT
- Began in the East Oakland underground rap scene during the early 1980s.
- Released three albums on the 75 Girls label, including Don't Stop Rappin and Players.
- Known for a subdued rap style about street life, with Born to Mack (1988) achieving gold status.
SIR MIX-A-LOT
- Seattle-based rapper with several platinum albums.
- Achieved U.S. Number 1 hit in 1992 with "Baby Got Back," featuring a techno-funk style.
ROLAND TR-808
- Iconic drum machine widely utilized in hip hop for its powerful kick sound.
- Essential in genres such as Miami bass and crunk music.
MIAMI BASS
- Genre characterized by heavy bass and electronic beats, originating from Miami's music scene.
BASS ROCK EXPRESS
- 1985 single by MC ADE, significant for its national success in the Miami Bass genre.
- Reached #42 on the national dance chart with the declaration "Miami the place for the bass."
2 LIVE CREW
- A Miami-based group founded by Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell) known for explicit lyrics.
- Their 1989 album As Nasty as They Wanna Be faced national bans and obscenity charges, but they were acquitted, marking a significant censorship case in the 1990s.
CRUNK
- Genre originating from Memphis, TN in the early 1990s, pioneered by DJs Juicy J and DJ Paul.
- Characterized by murky basslines, wheezy synths, and chanted group vocals.
- Gained popularity as artists from Atlanta embraced a more dance-oriented style.
DJ PAUL & JUICY J
- Memphis DJs and producers that laid the groundwork for crunk music in the early 90s.
- Founding members of Three 6 Mafia, alongside Lord Infamous.
THREE 6 MAFIA
- Formed in Memphis, TN, a precursor to crunk music with early themes evolving towards mainstream acceptance.
- Known for hits "Stay Fly" and "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp," the latter winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2006.
DIRTY SOUTH
- A musical style emerging from Atlanta and New Orleans, reflecting southern black life through vernacular expression.
- Characterized by a singsongy and freeflowing rap style.
LIL JON
- Atlanta artist known for furthering crunk music's development, heavily influenced by Dirty South rappers and Three 6 Mafia.
- Created the official crunk anthem "Who U Wit" in 1996, later popularizing the genre with albums Put Yo Hood Up and Kings of Crunk (2002).
TRICK DADDY
- Notable artist in the Miami hip-hop scene, recognized for his contributions to the Southern rap genre.
- Known for his gritty lyrics and unique style, influential in the Dirty South movement.
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