What does hip-hop mean?

Hip-hop is a cultural form, which was born in the streets of American slums. Generally speaking, it was born in Bronx, new york, USA. Hip-hop includes rap music, dance forms, graffiti art and costumes. This word is thought to have originated in new york in 1970s, especially in DJ clubs in this period.

This word appeared in some of the earliest ballads, including 1979 Sugarhill Gang's work "The Joy of Raptors". Break dancing became a very popular hip-hop dance in the 1980s. Today, this word is widely regarded as synonymous with rap music. Although hip-hop is very free, there are still some clear dress codes, such as loose tops and trousers, hats, headscarves or chubby shoes. Hip-hop can be divided into several factions if it is to be subdivided.

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In China, Yin Zai 1993' s album "So-and-So" was the first to try the rap style. At the beginning of the 20th century, a group of hip-hop singers, led by Taiwan Province MC hotdog and Beijing Hidden Band, appeared in China. Today, there are many excellent rappers in China, but most of them are still underground.

Old-school hip-hop: During this period, hip-hop culture and costumes were greatly influenced by funk and disco. There are many live bands, and the rap content is all about parties.

New school rap (new school? Hip-hop): With the development of electronic drum machines, rap music began to be simplified, and rappers began to brag and talk about social issues, with a radical attitude, a tough artist image and a cool street feeling.

Hardcore Hip-Hop: Hardcore Hip-Hop was born on the east coast of the United States in 1980s, which refers to the rap with radical voice and powerful lyrics. The content of hardcore rap is far wider than gang rap, and the music rhythm of hardcore rap is tough.

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Baidu encyclopedia-hip hop