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    In the 1960s the word became a slang term meaning "to converse" in African American vernacular, and very soon after that came to denote the musical style. [17] The word "rap" is so closely associated with hip-hop music that many writers use the terms interchangeably.

  2. Oct 23, 2024 · Rap, which originated in African American communities in New York City, came to national prominence with the Sugar Hill Gang’s “ Rapper’s Delight” (1979). Rap’s early stars included Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Public Enemy (who espoused a radical political message), and the Beastie Boys. The late ...

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  3. Feb 6, 2024 · Where Did Rap Originate? Rap’s birthplace is undeniably New York Citys South Bronx, where the convergence of Caribbean music , soulful sounds of the 1960s, and bustling urban life set the stage for a new, groundbreaking art form.

  4. Hip-hop is rooted in the African American oral traditions of “boasting” (self-aggrandizement), “toasting” (narrative poems that sometimes bestow praise), “signifyin’” (indirect insults), and “playing the dozens” (competitive and recreational exchange of insults).

  5. Jul 9, 2024 · The origins and growth of rap music, tracing its roots and cultural impact. The key figures, iconic tracks, and the socio-technical evolution of rap in the music industry.

  6. Hip hop or hip-hop, also known as rap and formerly as disco rap, [7][8] is a genre of popular music that originated in the early 1970s from the African American community.

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  8. AN INTRODUCTION TO RAP. The Sugarhill Gang's Rappers Delight in 1979 is widely held as the first rap single. Although regarded by many as little more than a novelty hit, it did show the...

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