Hip-hop music, also known as rap music, is a genre of popular music developed in the United States by inner-city African Americans and Latino Americans in the Bronx borough of New York City in the 1970s. It consists of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted. It developed as part of hip-hop culture, a subculture defined by four key stylistic elements: MCing/rapping, DJing/scratching with turntables, break dancing, and graffiti writing. Other elements include sampling beats or bass lines from records (or synthesized beats and sounds), and rhythmic beatboxing. While often used to refer solely to rapping, 'hip-hop' more properly denotes the practice of the entire subculture.
Hip-Hop Music
December 15, 2025
7 Sections
Overview
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Overview and Introduction
Explores the definition, etymology, and global significance of hip-hop music as a cultural movement.
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History and Origins
Traces the chronological development of hip-hop from its origins in the Bronx to its ascent as a dominant global genre.
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Core Concepts and Fundamentals
Breaks down the foundational elements of hip-hop music, including its rhythmic, lyrical, and technological components.
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Types and Classifications
Examines the regional styles, major subgenres, and artistic variations that define the hip-hop landscape.
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Applications and Sociocultural Impact
Analyzes the real-world impact of hip-hop on society, commerce, politics, and other art forms.
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Criticism and Controversies
Addresses significant debates, criticisms, and ethical questions surrounding the genre and its portrayal of society.
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Future Directions and Evolution
Looks at emerging trends, technological innovations, and the evolving global future of hip-hop music.
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