Rap music is one of the main pillars of the music industry in the West. Just mention the name Kanye West or Eminem. They always present a distinctive rhythm of rap that sounds unique and pleasant. History of Rap development itself is quite long. The music is also known as Hip Hop.
The development of hip hop music originated from African-American culture. One of the first rap generation is Rudy Ray Moore. Sedwick Avenue is believed to be the birthplace of this music in 1520.
This is where the hip-hop community started to work and show the existence of music. Hip hop music itself tends to call for protests against the government which was then treated blacks unfairly.
Music encourages people to get out of the shackles of government curb their rights and liberties. Obviously, the concept of hip hop lyrics is much different from the current trend. Rap music can not be separated from the influence of hip-hop culture. A sub-culture of the black community residing in the area of the Bronx. Characteristic of this culture can be seen from their clothing or dance.
Music-themed hip-hop has a strong beat and lyrics that flow freely. This music sounds like 'babble' but still has its own charm.
Jamaica also provide a strong enough influence in rap music. This music is a blending of American culture and Jamaica. Characteristic of Jamaican music is the 'toasting'. As long as the music is playing, the singer will continue to 'chatter' with short words and simple repeated.
Throughout its development, rap evolved into a genre with its own characteristics. Not difficult to classify rap in a particular genre. The first type is gangsta rap rap popularized by Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.
The second type is a party-rap popularized by Will Smith. Theme songs in this musical are parties and other fun events. Other rap mode is also introduced by popular rap singer. Kanye West is able to show the 'color' itself to the music industry. He uses romantic song lyrics, humorous, and satiristic.
Rapper singer is dominated by blacks, but whites also can participate in this music. Vanilla Ice and Eminem are white but they helped popularize rap. This phenomenon is clear evidence that rap increasingly accepted by many and is not limited to blacks alone.
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