Hip-hop according to the Oxford Language is “a style of popular music of United States Black and Hispanic origin, featuring rap with an electronic backing” but it is so much more than that. Hip-hop is not just a musical genre, but a way of life, a vibe - an essence. Though this culture was pioneered in the South Bronx, New York, it wasn’t until 6 years later with the release of “Rapper’s Delight” that the culture ventured beyond the five burrows of New York. As the musical style moved across the country, many cities started to develop their own way.
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Newly centered is a culmination of Detroit artists with the intent to bring the art, live music and DJ scenes closer one another and they definitely showed that to me. Hear about my time in the D last Saturday.
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Hip-hop is a genre of music and cultural movement that has significantly shaped the artistic landscape of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Emerging from the streets of New York City in the 1970s, hip-hop quickly evolved into a global phenomenon with a powerful impact on music, fashion, language, and social activism. The roots of hip-hop can be traced back to the Bronx, a borough in New York City, where African-American and Latino communities faced economic hardship, social inequality, and urban decay. It was in this environment that young people began to express their frustrations and aspirations through art forms such as graffiti, breakdancing, and rap music.
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