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Hip Hop

Who can forget the glory days of Hip Hop Culture and Origins Hip hop culture began in New York Cityall of which heavily influenced the style of both hip hop's music and its culture. What makes it so fascinating is the fact that the music and the culture ''are'' so intertwined: they do not exist separately but as extensions of one another. The image of hip hop reflects the music and vice versa in such a way that it elevates both to a higher standard of social influence.

Rap

Probably the most notable trademark for hip hop is rapping. Using freestyle rhyming, artists can express a broader monologue in poetic form as opposed to the more structured format of singing.

Hip Hop, R&B, and Soul

The slower, sexy, sultry hip hop can gave way to the more specific genre of R&B. Artists like Aaliyah, TLC, and Alicia Keys have a lot of soul. The major aspects of R&B/hip hop is the focus on independence, female empowerment, freedom of spirit, and personal strength.

Hip Hop, Funk, Dance, and Electronica

Since syncopation, rhythm, and percussion became inherent in hip hop, it was inevitable that dancable beats would find their way into the genre. Loops and samples from those beats could be used as backing tracks for vocals. It's common to hear hip hop in clubs nowadays and there is a whole dance culture behind it.

International Hip Hop

International hip hop is often an infusion of several different genresthe two biggest mixes are hip hop and pop, and hip hop and dance. * '''Italian Hip Hop''': ** ''Jovanotti'': An Italian rapper who infuses ska into his hip hop and rap music. He covers philosophical and political topics, which has caused some controversy in the past. ** ''Tiziano Ferro'': As an artist, he is a hip hop/pop hybrid. Tiziano often raps in an uptempo and fun manner, with an occasional ballad on each record. * '''Japanese Hip Hop (Jpop). The lack of flow in Japanese language, which is lyrical through syllables and not on word stresses, made using English a major aspect of Japanese hip hop music. ** ''Rhymester'': This group features three MCs: Mummy-D, Utamaru, and DJ Jin. They've been around only a few years less than the Beastie Boys but didn't reach a larger audience until the last decade. ** ''Hime'': Known for her feminist themes and use of traditional kabuki and bunraku narration in her music, Hime is one solid example of a cultural fusion. Her style is provocative to say the least. ** ''Utada Hikaru'': Not as well known in America as she is in Japan, Utada is considered one of the bestpop, R&B, and hip hop. Her music style is a mix of urban sounds and influences. Additionally, her bilingual lyrics make her accessible overseas.

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