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What was the trick of spinning records by Kool Herc called?
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Merry Go Round
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Twist and turn
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Needle Drop
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The twist jockey
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Kool used a DJ setup and spun records, switching back and forth between two copies of the same record, thus, being the Merry Go Round. Presently, it's known as Break Beat.
What is one new technique that emerged for turntable manipulation?
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Needle Dropping
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MIC drop
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Drop the beat
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Scratching
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Grandmaster Flash developed the technique. It is done by playing 2 records at the same time, moving the needle of the second turntable while the first continues to play.
In 1991, which group attained a new milestone in hip hop?
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N.W.A
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MC Hammer
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2Pac
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B.I.G
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N.W.A achieved this milestone with their track Niggaz4Life. The record debuted number 2 in Billboard's Top 200 and sold millions in its first seven days.
What music style emerged that were highly influenced by hip hop?
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Rap music
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RnB
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Reggae
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Punk Rock
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Originally, rap was just part of the elements found in hip hop. Rap, though, managed to establish itself as a whole new stand-alone musical style.
What are the elements of hip hop?
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Language and expression
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Style, attitude, and dance
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Instrumentals and angst
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Break dancing, turn tabling, rapping, and graffiti
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The four elements are said to be the pillars of hip hop music. The pillars are the ones that encompass the styles and attitude for hip hop.
When did hip hop have its first major hit?
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1979
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1983
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1975
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1981
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The song "Rapper's Delight" introduced hip hop to the music industry. The bouncy rhythm and light tone of the song was the reason for popularity.
In what year did hip hop become most popular in the United States?
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2017
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2020
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2015
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2013
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Hip hop is still closely associated with African American culture. As hip hop has undergone some major changes, it now affects and reaches even the outskirts of the world. Hip hop is not just about the music but about the clothing, dance, and even lifestyle.
When did hip hop start?
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1973
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1980
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1976
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1990
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Hip hop didn't become popular in the 70s but rose during the early 80s. It all started at a party that took place in the Bronx.
Who was responsible for the birth of hip hop?
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DJ Kool Herc
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Mick Jagger
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Run DMC
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Chic
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Hip hop was discovered because of observing the crowd's reaction to the records being played. Herc just began spinning records and, thus, the birth of a new music style.
Who was responsible for the first major hip hop hit?
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Sugar Hill Gang
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Chic
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Run DMC
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Ice Cube
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The song Rappers Delight was a sample of the song Good Times by Chic. It was used without permission and led to the group almost getting sued.
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