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The Real Origins of Hip-Hop: Dispelling the Myths of the Genre’s Birth
In my documentary film, Microphone Check, we delve into these myths and illuminate the true roots of hip-hop, firmly anchored in Foundational Black American (FBA) culture. Rapping and Rhyming ...
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Hip-Hop’s Evolution Through Tech: A Brief History of Advancement
Hip-Hop has evolved tremendously in its 50 years of existence. Technology is one of the main factors that help the art form move forward.
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Hip-hop is 'fight the power' but also advertises for the power
Someone picked up a mic and spontaneously started rhyming over the the breakbeat, and that's how hip-hop was born. In the five decades since that eureka — or, rather, that "yoooo" — moment, hip-hop ...
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Behind the mic: Sacramento’s hip-hop princess Boss Tootie
Her father agreed, and she started making music. Today, Young is an 11-year-old musician that makes kid-friendly hip-hop music. She’s known as Boss Tootie, and calls herself “Sacramento’s ...
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Hip-Hop and Rap Across the Smithsonian
Explore hip-hop and rap-related collections from across the Smithsonian that offer perspective on the African American experience and its impact on American culture. Visit an online experience on the ...