The History of Hip Hop

    For the first time, I will tell you about when the hip hop world had been established and also how it grew and spread in the entire of the world country.  My explanation about hip hop would make you understand the true hip hop you never imagine and know before. I hope this could make you accept the presence of hip hop culture every where you at. Because if you really understand it, you would like it and maybe you will be so curious to know much more or you could say "Wow, awesome, Oh my God, I love in it so much! " Unconciously, you had been addicted to this Hip Hop culture and made you as the part of it. So, enjoy this and feel the soul of Hip Hop World! </p>

        Hip-hop was first introduced at Bronx located in New York City by a Jamaican DJ, 
    named Clive Campbell a.k.a “Kool Herc”(who was born in 1955 at Kingston, Jamaica).
    Hip hop music and rap are two inseparable terms and are used synonymously. The word “rap” was     derived in the 1960’s, from a slang word that basically meant conversation. Rap is speaking up
    rhythmically in rhymes with style and is generally along with beats. Rap also represents the recording     aspects of hip hop.
        The history of hip-hop music can be classified into various categories like hip-hop music, hip-hop     dancing, hip-hop art and hip-hop fashion.
   

   Hip Hop MUSIC

        Hip hop music is funky and is accompanied by a vocal style which is popularly known as rap along     with rhythmic backing beats. Hip hop music can be divided into two eras, with one being the
    old school era (1970-1985) and the other was the golden age era (1985-1993).
    Old School Hip Hop:-
        The earliest commercial hip hop music came from old school of rock. The sounds, image and style     of this era was represented by people like The Treacherous Three, Afrika Bambaataa, Fab 5 Freddy,     Fat Boys, Grandmaster Flash, Furous Five and Kool Herc etc. However, old school went into
    a decline when the golden era ofhip hop music was introduced.
    Golden Age:-
        The era of golden age was characterized by influence, quality, innovation and diversity.
    Political militancy and Afrocentricity became popular themes of this form of music. There was
    greater emphasis on experimenting with this music in this era. Jazz also played an important role in
    popularizing this music. Public Enemy was undoubtedly the best face of golden era ofhip hop music.     Some other well known figures of this era were Eric B. & Rakim, A Tribe Called Quest,
    Jungle Brothers and De La Soul.
    Hip Hop Greatest Moments:-
        One of the greatest moments of hip hop music came when Grand Wizard Theodore accidentally
    discovered “shigi-shigi” what we now call “needle drop” or “scratching”. He was trying to stop a
    running disc after his mom scolded him and the disc produced a scratching sound and thus,
    “scratching” was born.
    Scratching became a huge hit and became an essential tool for every DJ. We are not wrong is saying     that scratching is the core ofhip hop music and the two can’t be separated.
    It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back which was released in 1998 was among the best
    hip hop masterpiece ever introduced.
 
        DJ is an abbreviation for a disc jockey, which selects, plays and even creates music. He has got
    multiple turntables with him with the help of which he or she creates music as a hip-hop artist or   
    performer, often backing up one or more MCs. MC means Master of Ceremony
    “Kool Herc” also known as the FATHER OF HIP HOP learned the culture of “TOASTING” from         his countrymen.
        In the year 1975, he began working as a DJ with Hevalo Club.
    The crew of “Kool Herc” comprises of Clark Kent, Coke La Rock and Kool Herc himself. They      
    became more rhythmic and vocal with the passing time. They even incorporated sexual themes in   
    their music in order to please and attract the audience.
    He used to compete with his counterparts to see who has got the loudest sound. His Amplifier was of     MACINTOSH which was the most powerful AMP during that t ime.
    His speakers were extremely loud and because of this feature they were given the name   
    “Herculoids”.Kool Herc was also known as “MAN WITH THE LOUDEST SYSTEM IN HIP
    HOP”.
        Kool Herc’s style of hip hop music was appealing. He used rhymes along with hip hop beats. He   
    used to rap even using microphones. His house parties became very popular and spread in cities like     Manhattan, Brooklyn etc. He along with his emcee member’s garnered huge support by spreading   
    this form of music through house parties.
    In 1979, hip hop music was all strong. It was being liked by people almost madly and it became a   
    major part of American music. In 2000, as they say rest is history. It is not only popular in America   
    but throughout the world. Today, there are many artists who perform this style of music in different     parts of the world. It is now no more restricted to America alone.
   

HIP HOP ART (Graffiti)

        It is also referred to as “Tagging” or “Graffiti”. This art is primarily done on walls and generally   
    has the signature of the artist at the bottom of the wall. This form of art was introduced in  
    Philieopedia in 1960’s. About a decade later, it is everywhere to be seen in New York. From   
    subways to street this art was seen everywhere until the authorities got strict.

hip hop fashion

        Hip hop became a craze among teenagers way back in 1960. However, in 1970, it became even
    more serious when hip hop became dominant in people’s lives. In 1980’s Kani started first ever hip   
    hop clothing brand.
        The main characteristic of hip hop clothing was baggy clothes. The accessories such as stunner   
    shades, multi-fingered rings,earrings (mostly diamonds), huge watches, necklaces, gold necklaces   
    (both white & yellow), caps(mostly baseball & matching leather caps), grillz made of gold and custom     sneakers became essential in hip hop fashion.
        Tupac Shakur, who is a Hip Hop Legend and Carl Williams, introduced this type of clothing in the     world. In this fashion era, giants like Nike, Levi and Arizon jeans are relying on hip hop fashion for     their sales.

HIP HOP DANCE (Break dancing)

        Break dancing is a dance known for its frenetic, distinctive style. Breaking is a hip hop dance.

    The original name of “Break Dance” was “Bboy” which means Bronx boy, break boy or beat boy.   
    These people “b-boys” and “b-girls” were only interested in the instrumental break of a song. And   
    teenagers who partied at “Kool Herc” parties, evolved this stylized manner of dancing along with the     inspiration from James Brown.

    You should understand it as a positive thing because Hip Hop is a peace culture and it isn't the disturber of any culture. It wouldn't  destroy the original culture of  any other place or country but otherwise it would touch up the original culture without any damage. So, be enjoy with Hip Hop World and feel the soul to your life. You would never regret to make it as a part of your life.