The history of Hip Hop

History of Hip Hop

Hip Hop began as a marginalized subculture in the south of Bronx which spread through multiple parts of New York such as Harlem and New Jersey, becoming the unspoken thoughts of African American citizens, which later on developed to becoming a more multi-cultural genre. Respected Hip Hop artists can be identified as Busta Rhymes, Run DMC, KRS One, Slick Rick and more. In regards to legendary hip hop videos one of the most profound and well know music videos to date which demonstrates ‘real’ Hip Hop in its original form would be KRS One’s ‘sound of the police’. The video expressed cultural views on the police system and the issues surrounding it.

Sampling is considered as a form of art within Hip Hop, as it shows the evolution of the genre due to the constant update of classic records, such as De La Soul ‘me, myself &I’ which was sampled Funkadelic's '(Not Just) Knee Deep'.

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DJ’ing & MC’ing

The manipulation of sound and the creation of music through turntalism has been a part of the Hip  Hop DJing culture since the early 80s, with the use of multiple electronic equipment, DJ’s are expected to perform tricks whilst spinning to entertain the crowd, using the use of overlapping and mix between songs. Legendary Dj’s can be identified as DJ Jazzy Jeff, Funk master Flex, and Grandmaster flash.

MC’ing is also known as rapping/spitting. Traditionally, this is the delivery of lyrical content expressing thoughts and feelings of current issues however as the genre has developed it can be identified that it discusses value of persecutions and aspirations e.g. Money, clothes, jewelry.

Females have made a significant impact on the evolution of the genre of hip hop. There has been a significant amount of talent suggested by women within Hip Hop, there contribution to the genre has been extremely noteworthy, whether it be talent wise or as a muse for men. Legendary Female Hip Hop artist consist of Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, Little kim, salt and pepa etc. 

From looking at all of these hip hop videos it is clear to analyse that my hip hop magazine most definitely has to blend in with the stereotypical persona of being tough yet cool. It is important to incorporate the element of current cultural issues/ improvements as the genre of hip Demonstrates these features in predominantly all it's music.