History Of Hip Hop

Hip hop is a musical genre which developed alongside hip hop culture, and is based on the concepts of rapping, DJing, sampling, scratching, beatboxing and breakdancing. Hip hop began in the Bronx in New York City in the 1970s, primarily among African Americans, with Jamaican and Latino American immigrant influence. The term rap is often used synonymously with hip hop, but hip hop denotes the practices of an entire subculture. Modern beats incorporate synthesizers, drum machines, and live bands. Rappers may write, memorize, or improvise their lyrics and perform their works a cappella or to a beat.