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history of modern dance

Unit 1
Hiphop
History of Hip HopOrigins of Hip HopEvolution of Hip Hop
Unit 1 • Chapter 2

Origins of Hip Hop

Video Summary

Rap and hip hop emerged in the 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. The four pillars of hip hop are DJing, rapping, graffiti, and breakdancing. Hip hop became a multi-billion dollar industry and pioneered new forms of musical production. Some artists used their lyrics to critique different aspects of American society and disrupt the status quo. Hip hop became a global phenomenon that has been adapted and embraced by a wide variety of cultures.

Knowledge Check

Which of the following is not one of the four pillars of hip hop music?

Which of the following artists is not associated with the East Coast rap scene?