Category:Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a genre of music and cultural movement that originated in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. It is built on rhythmic beats, lyrical storytelling, and DJing techniques such as scratching and sampling. Hip hop has since evolved into a global phenomenon, influencing many other music genres.

Characteristics

• Boom-bap and trap drum patterns, with a focus on rhythm and groove.
• Lyricism and flow, often telling stories or providing social commentary.
• Sampling and DJ techniques, repurposing existing records for new beats.
• Breakbeats and turntablism, pioneered by DJs in the 1970s.
• Multiple subgenres, including old school, conscious rap, gangsta rap, and trap.

Artists and Labels

Hip Hop has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Def Jam Recordings
• Death Row Records
• Roc-A-Fella Records

Notable DJ's in the genre include:

• Grandmaster Flash
• DJ Jazzy Jeff
• DJ Red Alert
• The Notorious B.I.G.
• DJ Premier