ANTHROPOLOGY TASK 1 One example of a non-Western culture which has been impacted by globalization is the Japanese hip-hop culture. Hip-hop music is a type of rhythmic music which people typically rap to. A Japanese DJ named Hiroshi Fujiwara visited New York City in the early 1980’s. During his stay he was introduced to hip-hop, took these American records back to Japan & began playing them (Wikipedia, 2014). Fujiwara along with the film Wild Style (a movie full of breakdancing, singing
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Jeff Johnson’s video Hip Hop culture is perhaps its ability to bring people of all different beliefs, cultures, races and ethnicities together as a medium for young people to express themselves in a self-determined manner, both individually and collectively. I agree with Recinos and Jeff Johnson arguments because both are talking about similar issues. Culture is the behaviors and beliefs characteristics of a particular social, ethnic or age Group.Within the youth culture there are three subcategories:
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the Hip Hop Culture Willie Walton June 4th, 2015 Comp. 3 Ms. Daniels Hip hop music tells the story of a society altering collision between black culture, racism, and misogyny. Misogyny and racism in hip hop show those who watch and listen to it the negative stereotypes of black culture. It has become the voice that has redefined America’s urban environments (Reeves). Originally, rap music was about escapism (Reeves 24). Hip hop artists dating back to the 1970’s found hip hop as a
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Lau Music 407 23 June 2014 Hip-Hop Music This research paper will be discussing the origins and development of hip-hop music, some of the characteristics that define hip-hop as a musical genre, and the social significance of hip-hop from its creation up until current day. The purpose of this paper is to inform and enhance the understanding of hip-hop music, drawing connections between musical stylistic origins and social influence throughout history on hip-hop music to create an unbiased, accurate
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The message and lyrics on today’s hip hop are totally different than what they were 30 years ago. It could be because our way of life has evolved or the difference in times. Though rap and hip hop have evolved different they have similar routes. Despite their differences they are both very popular, they involve the use of spoken words over music instead of singing. They are heavily influenced by other genres of music. 30 years ago we had famous hip hop groups called the poets and their lyrics
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The Golden era of east coast hip-hop This piece will demonstrate an understanding of the golden era of East coast hip-hop, from 1986 to 1993, focusing and analysing the historical roots, influences and inspirational individuals, giving reference to musical examples that shaped East coast hip-hop. Attention will also be centred on the legacy left, concentrating on the music that was influenced as well as the resulting change in fashion and political views. Historical roots & influence The
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Hip-hop is a cultural movement best known for its impact on music in the form of the musical genre of the same name. It has its origins in the Bronx, in New York City, during the 1970s, mostly among African Americans but with some influence from the Latin American population of the area as well. The culture has gone from being a relatively underground style to being a major style throughout the world, and it has been commercialized and popularized, especially in the United States. Hip-hop music incorporates
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American Literature 12 December 2014 Hip Hop Then Vs. Hip Hop Now Hip-Hop has changed tremendously since the earlier years when it first started and emerged on the scene. Since hip-hop’s origins during the mid ‘70’s it has expanded from a small urban arts to a multibillion dollar a year production. Hip hop comes from many categories of different music, for example; funk, soul, rhythm and blues, jazz, heavy metal, reggae, pop, salsa, disco, techno, etc…and now hip hop’s is the most rapidly growing
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Influence of Hip Hop & Rap Hip hop and rap as a musical genre is a very controversial subject for nearly everyone. Its influences are powerful, both positive and negative. There are many positive influences of hip hop, and a few examples are the breaking down of cultural barriers, the economic impact, and political awareness of pressing and urgent issues. Though there are many positive influences, there are many negative influences as well. Some of the more heated debates of the negative influences
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Briauna Herrien ENGL 1102 AJ Brantley 28 April 2013 Hip-hop Hip-hop today is reaching new ranges of its audience; it is more popular with a variety of races now, than it has ever been before. However, Hip-hop as we know it today, no matter the arguments or pressed “facts”, is not how we knew it when it first was created. Before, hip-hop was a way to express yourself; many artist used it to talk about the problems in the corrupt world or even problems that they were facing in their own lives. It
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Guadalupe Valenzuela Eng-101 Hip-Hop It is said that Hip-Hop started out in the Bronx. It is a movement that consists of two-turntables and a microphone. It was a new way of expressing yourself weather it would be through poetry, fashion, dancing. It’s a culture that would set many trends for years to and an influential culture that has had many teens fascinated with there fashion, Lyric’s, djing, dancing, and political awareness. Hip-Hop culture is a lifestyle that’s full of complex rhyme
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Is hip-hop ready for the rise of the queer rapper? With its masculine posturing and aggressive lyrics, mainstream hip-hop has rarely been welcoming of homosexuality, whether it was the lyrics of Eminem in the early 00s or past proclamations by the likes of The Game and others. On the heels of Frank Ocean addressing widespread rumours about his sexual orientation, it appears new waves of fearless young rappers are claiming their space in the world of hip-hop that has always been notorious
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Beyond Beats and Rhymes Byron Hurt was very interested in hip hop and the culture surrounding it, which makes his documentary stronger. Any critics of hip hop and the culture around it usually aren’t fans of it. Byron Hurt’s documentary, Beyond Beats and Rhymes shows the bigger picture view of hip hop and the roles it assigns. In the documentary, one of the major themes is the aspect of violence in manhood. Many of the videos seen depict all the rappers as almost invincible and extremely aggressive
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Hip-Hop Introduction Although hip-hop is currently being offered at Los Sabrosos, there is considerable room for expansion if deemed profitable. It is important that additions of other dance styles outside the studio’s specialty, Salsa, be added only after careful consideration of image and profit implecations. Market Demographic Age Group Target Kids (<13) X Teens (13-18) X College X Young Professionals Adults (>35) Seniors (>55) Singles Couples Kids (<13) Hip-Hop is now a popular style of
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Analysis and Interpretation of Hip-Hop Style Hip hop style came from rap music culture. The semiotic system is based on three different coding operations, bipolar opposition, literal & extended description, and implied figures of speech. The hip-hop system is a branch of a larger category of appearance-related systems. Street style is most commonly a dress form associated with forms of ethnic, youth, gay, lesbian and others. The big controversy is not the actual elements of dress but rather that
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Courtney Hudson 10-5-10 Hip-Hop Intellectuals Media plays a big role in hip-hop culture. Television is the biggest role yet in hip-hop culture. For example when kids watch television they pick up a lot of information on violence and drugs. They also do the things that they see on television. BET shows a lot of violence, sexual acts, and drugs. So they think that it is alright for them to do it. Television also pressures young teenagers to get involved with drugs and drinking, because their favorite
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DCNE 1017-001 26, February 2015 Social Dance Break dancing, more commonly referred to as breaking, or b-boying/g-girling is a form of hip-hop dancing. The actual “Break” in breaking comes from the period of a song where the rhythm section falls silent and the groove is distilled, the break in the song creates space for expression. There are usually no lyrics in hip-hop music that is used to break because lyrics are known to be limiting. Therefore, the anesthetics of breaking reflect one’s personal expression
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Hip-Hop Music Then and Now Hip-hop is defined such as the urban youth culture associated with rap music and the fashions of African-American residents of the inner city. In my opinion this definition is ever so slightly outdated. Perhaps back in the late 80’s and early 90’s this would be an appropriate definition, but today, I think hip-hop is defined as something far more modern and different. Today, it is 2013, hip-hop is no longer an underground genre that is only associated with African
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Most people think that Hip Hop or Rap music is full of violent and drug related lyrics, while most of it is tom e hip hop is not bad it is a form expression and a way to vent your feelings in a way that most people can relate to. Hip hop is a form of poetry that allows people who have had rough lives can tell their stories about the talent that they have obtained through music to the people that may be living their lives similar or the exact same way. Hip Hop to me is a culture a background to the
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Street Art as we commonly understand it today has its origins in the hip-hop culture of New York in the late 70s. As it spread around the world it resonated with others in urban areas, it adapted and mutated but also retained much of its original ideology and sentiment. For example, much of Hip Hop in its various forms has its origins in ritualised competition – the dancing, the rapping and the scratching – and the art was no exception. As well as marking their own territory on fixed points like
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recognizable and polarizing figures of hip hop in the 21st century. It was only in 2010 that Lil B left the buzzing Bay Area hip hop group The Pack to embark on a solo career that would not only grab millions of listeners by the ear, but also elevate the eccentric artist to something of a cultural icon whose influence would have a veritable effect on people from all walks of life. Amazingly, the supposedly still unsigned artist has been able to shape and create culture almost completely on his own – “He
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What is the Effect of Social Media on Underground Hip Hop Artists? Social Media and Hip Hop music are two of the most influential forms of expression in America today. I chose this topic because the two have become more intertwined as the popularity of social media has definitely had its influence on the modern day hip hop culture. What is the effect of Social Media on Underground Hip Hop Artists? The main effect of social media on these artists is the ability to promote their music and their projects
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Lupo ENG-405-F November 14, 2014 Gender Roles in Hip Hop It is obviously that women and men are being setting in different gender roles in the history, even in the modern society. Men have been placed into a masculine gender role as powerful and tough. Different with men, women are under control and being oppressed. It seems like people have accept the gender roles for a long time, so it is usual for people to find gender beliefs related in hip hop music. This belief always rotates around violence
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Canada The Art Institute of Michigan GEN095 September 12, 2012 Dr. Erik Bean Music has a way of dividing generations, but when rap music was introduced it did more then divide generations it broke all ties between parents and children. Hip hop music also called rap music is a genre of music consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted. There are different styles with in rap music For example, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre,
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always been explored in popular Black music. Because Black experiences influence Black mainstream culture (as with any culture), the social climate of historical eras influence how these themes are explored in popular culture, specifically in the form of music. The presence of controversial themes like racisms, sex and violence in black forms of music like the Blues, R&B/ Soul, Disco, Funk, and Hip-Hop are shaped by the happenings in the Black community during the time periods that each form was
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expansion in ones freedom of expression, these changes cause divisions in music which then cause divisions in society. In my generation, people are judged by what music they listen to, whether it be pop music, EDM (Electronic Dance Music), or rap/hip-hop, musical styles can go hand and hand with one's personality. Pop music is generally enjoyed by everyone, thanks to the way it is structured with very simple chord progressions, catchy melodies, and lyrics that are easy to sing along too. However
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Misogyny in Hip Hop In the past few years the hip hop music industry has stereotyped women and exploited their sexual roles to society in a pessimistic light. Specifically African-American rap music degrades women and revoke them of any positive image in society. Videos, lyrics and many other aspects of hip hop all downgrade and victimize women. A lot of rap songs are about gangs and violence but “Content analyses have found that approximately 22% to 37% of rap lyrics contain
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One Nation, Under Hip-Hop Serving as a medium for public opinion, music has had the greatest impact on entertainment and mainstream media. From early on composers and artists alike have formatted their sound from the influences of those who came before them. Beethoven was a large inspiration for Wolfgang Mozart, who together provided influence in the music of musician Charles Rosen. The works of Beethoven and Mozart still serve as the prototype for classical music today. To draw from these examples
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different types of dances, but some of the major types of dances are hip-hop, Jazz, Break-dancing, ballet, Belly dancing, Tap, Country/Western, folk dance, Ballroom, Jive, and lastly Bollywood dance. Hip hop is the type of dance that is usually evolved from the hip- hop culture. It includes various moves such as breaking, popping, locking, and crumping. The period of Hip-hop was between 1970-1993. The movement that are involved with Hip-hop dancing are mainly breaking, locking, popping, and a lot of freestyle
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races or cultures all in one group. Diversity is valued because it provides equal treatment to all members of a community regardless of race, ethics, sexual orientation, or any disabilities. It make sure that everyone get the same treatment without discrimination. (American Psychological Association), (http://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/what-is-diversity.cfm) 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism be detrimental to a society? Ethnocentric is the belief that one group or culture is more
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