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1. historycooperative.org › who-invented-rapWho Invented Rap? Truth of the Musical Phenomenon

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   Feb 6, 2024 · Kool Herc himself is frequently cited amongst the original architects of hip-hop music, but it was Coke La Rock who took the microphone to captivate audiences with his poetic jests, often recognized as the personification of rap in its raw, formative stages.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RappingRapping - Wikipedia

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   Rap is a primary ingredient of hip-hop music, and so commonly associated with the genre that it is sometimes called "rap music". Precursors to modern rap music include the West African griot tradition, [7] certain vocal styles of blues [8] and jazz, [9] an African-American insult game called playing the dozens (see Battle rap and Diss), [10 ...

4. www.britannica.com › art › rapRap | History, Artists, & Facts | Britannica

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   Oct 23, 2024 · The major pioneers of rapping were Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Kurtis Blow, and the Cold Crush Brothers, whose Grandmaster Caz is controversially considered by some to be the true author of some of the strongest lyrics in “Rapper’s Delight.”. These early MCs and deejays constituted rap’s old school.

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5. timeline.carnegiehall.org › genres › rap-hip-hopHistory of Rap & Hip-Hop - Timeline of African American Music

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   Rap music (also referred to as rap or hip-hop music) evolved in conjunction with the cultural movement called hip-hop. Rap emerged as a minimalist street sound against the backdrop of the heavily orchestrated and formulaic music coming from the local house parties to dance clubs in the early 1970s.

6. samplefocus.com › blog › the-evolution-of-rap-musicThe Evolution of Rap Music: How a Global Phenomenon was Born

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   Jul 9, 2024 · When we talk about the "father of rap," a few legendary names come to mind, but one stands out: DJ Kool Herc. Back in the 1970s, in the Bronx, he started something phenomenal by isolating the instrumental portions of funk records to highlight the beats.

7. www.bbc.co.uk › radio2 › r2musicBBC - Radio 2 - A Brief History of Rap

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   Presented by Mark Lamarr. Rap represents the ultimate expression of attitude in popular culture, provoking even more outrage than Rock 'n Roll in the 50s and Punk in the 70s. MARK LAMARR charts...

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   Who invented rap music?

   • The creation of rap music is not the brainchild of a single entity. Rap is the culmination of collective contributions from many pioneers. These include DJs and MCs who infused existing musical styles with their own poetic expressions, making it nearly impossible to pinpoint a single inventor of rap.

   Who Invented Rap? Truth of the Musical Phenomenon

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   How did rap music evolve?

   • Rap music (also referred to as rap or hip-hop music) evolved in conjunction with the cultural movement called hip-hop. Rap emerged as a minimalist street sound against the backdrop of the heavily orchestrated and formulaic music coming from the local house parties to dance clubs in the early 1970s.

   History of Rap & Hip-Hop - Timeline of African American Music

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   When did rap music start?

   • Rap music started dating back to the early 1970s, yet it was the latter half of the decade when rap began to crystallize as a distinct genre. This era saw the rise of artists who would forever change the landscape of African American and popular music.

   Who Invented Rap? Truth of the Musical Phenomenon

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   Who started rap & hip-hop?

   • Contemporary rap and hip-hop artists, such as Jay Z and Snoop Dogg, have taken the genre to new heights. Its founders—from DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, and Coke La Rock to the Sugarhill Gang and Kurtis Blow—each played instrumental roles in the development of rap.

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   Where did rap originate?

   • Rap’s birthplace is undeniably New York City’s 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.

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   Who were the first rap artists?

   • Foremost in the first generation of rap artists were Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa and Kool Herc, all of whom initially made their name as DJs. Bambaataa's Planet Rock mixed rap with German synth pioneers Kraftwerk, while Grandmaster Flash was the first rap artist to introduce social comment with The Message. Above: Afrika Bambaataa.

   BBC - Radio 2 - A Brief History of Rap

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9. www.npr.org › 2007/02/22 › 7550286The Birth of Rap: A Look Back : World Cafe - NPR

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   Feb 22, 2007 · Rap as a genre began at block parties in New York City in the early 1970s, when DJs began isolating the percussion breaks of funk, soul, and disco songs and extending them.