Why does hip hop exist?

Historically, hip hop arose out of the ruins of a post-industrial and ravaged South Bronx, as a form of expression of urban Black and Latino youth, whom the public and political discourse had written off as marginalized communities.

Is hip hop Dead or Alive?

Hip Hop is not dead. It has just evolved into a genre of music from a society who speaks louder to the world than any other society has done about their inner feelings.

Is there hip hop without rap?

The term hip hop music is sometimes used synonymously with the term rap music, though rapping is not a required component of hip hop music; the genre may also incorporate other elements of hip hop culture, including DJing, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks.

Who made rap?

DJ Kool Herc
DJ Kool Herc is widely credited with kicking off the genre. His back-to-school parties in the 1970s were the incubator of his burgeoning idea, where he used his two record turntables to create loops, playing the same beat over again, and extending the instrumental portion of a song.

Is hip-hop black music?

Hip-Hop was born in New York of Black, Latino and marginalised communities, and hip-hop in the mainstream developed to largely to be seen as Black. Born in the Bronx, New York in the 1970s in African American and Latino urban neighbourhoods, hip-hop was a fusion of various cultural forces and influences.

Is real music dead?

Music is far from dead. Music has become more alive in some ways. It is now more accessible for fans via the internet, and it’s also easier for an unknown musician to learn new skills (you can learn how to play guitar on Youtube, for instance) and then share their talent and get famous.

Is rock and roll dead?

No, rock isn’t dead. There just aren’t as many quality rock groups in the limelight, thus they’re much harder to find. The media and recording companies are doing their best not to help.

Is Drake rap or hip hop?

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor….Drake (musician)

Drake
Genres	Hip hop R&B pop trap pop rap
Labels	OVO Sound Republic Young Money Cash Money
Associated acts	40 Boi-1da Lil Wayne Future PartyNextDoor Nicki Minaj Rick Ross Rihanna The Weeknd Young Thug Kanye West
Website	drakerelated.com