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HISTORY OF RAP

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    Early 1970s

  • 1970s: Origins in the South Bronx

    1970s: Origins in the South Bronx
    Late 1960s to early 1970s: DJ Kool Herc, a Jamaican immigrant in the South Bronx, is credited with hosting the first hip-hop parties, where he used two turntables to extend instrumental breaks in songs. 1979: The Sugarhill Gang releases "Rapper's Delight," widely considered the first commercially successful rap single. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfIzemMk4yc

  • 1980s: The Golden Age of Hip-Hop

    1980s: The Golden Age of Hip-Hop
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    Early 1980s - Late 1980s

    Early 1980s: The emergence of iconic rap artists such as Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, and Public Enemy.
    1986: Run-D.M.C. collaborates with Aerosmith on "Walk This Way," marking a crossover between rock and rap.
    Late 1980s: The golden age of hip-hop sees the rise of socially conscious and politically charged rap, with artists like N.W.A. addressing issues of urban life. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq7Wm8sz4Ec&list=PL28g4qarI-gPc8trxqcIpge-SKJaShsnZ

  • 1990s: Mainstream Success and Diversity

    1990s: Mainstream Success and Diversity
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    The Big 90's

    Early 1990s: The West Coast gains prominence with the success of artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur.
    1991: A Tribe Called Quest releases "The Low End Theory," contributing to the development of alternative hip-hop.
    Mid-1990s: The East Coast-West Coast rivalry intensifies, culminating in the deaths of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.
    Late 1990s: The rise of Southern hip-hop with artists like OutKast and Master P. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CL6n0FJZpk

  • 2000s: Commercial Dominance and Subgenres

    2000s: Commercial Dominance and Subgenres
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    Commercial Dominance

    Early 2000s: Eminem achieves mainstream success, breaking racial and cultural barriers.
    Mid-2000s: The emergence of crunk music (Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins) and the dominance of Southern rap.
    Late 2000s: The rise of conscious and alternative rap with artists like Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOMhN-hfMtY

  • 2010s: Evolution and Global Influence

    2010s: Evolution and Global Influence
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    The emergence of trap

    Early 2010s: The emergence of trap music with artists like Future and Migos.
    Mid-2010s: Kendrick Lamar's "To Pimp a Butterfly" and the rise of socially conscious rap.
    Late 2010s: The globalization of rap with artists from around the world gaining prominence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRPnz4cZA3c

  • 2020s: Continued Evolution and Diversification

    2020s: Continued Evolution and Diversification
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    The Rap must go

    Ongoing: Rap continues to evolve with subgenres like drill, emo rap, and experimental styles gaining popularity.
    Continued collaboration and crossover with other genres, blurring musical boundaries.
    Increased emphasis on social and political issues in rap lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKmttjCq5x8