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What is the African form of communication considered as the root of rap music?
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Griot or Griot Tradition
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Oromo
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Berber
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Igbo
Explanation
Griot is when village storytellers tell stories of current events or about their families while playing handmade instruments. To date, it is still used in Africa.
Who was the rapper who transitioned to being a producer and entrepreneur?
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Jay-Z
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2Pac
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Biggie Smalls
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DJ Yella
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Jay-Z, currently husband of Beyonce, became popular because of rhymes showcasing his depth expression and wits. The rapper's net worth is said to be $500 million.
Who was the first-ever female rapper?
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Sha-Rock
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MC Lyte
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Lil’ Kim
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Yo-yo
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Sha-Rock was part of the group Funky 4+1 (being the +1), which was the first to sign with a record label, making her the first female rapper to record a song.
Who was considered one of the greatest rappers of all time?
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Biggie Smalls/Notorious B.I.G
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Ice Cube
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Migos
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Dr. Dre
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Biggie Smalls' first album was a huge success and launched his career. It was said that the rapper's original dream was becoming a graphic designer or a dentist.
Which rapper has built a reputation on also being a mentor and producer?
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Dr. Dre
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Eminem
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Jay-Z
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2Pac
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Dr. Dre was formerly a member of N.W.A. He is the founder of Aftermath Entertainment, which launched the careers of artists like 50 cent and Snoop Dog, and he is also the founder of headphone brand Beats.
Who is considered as a best-selling musician, especially in the 2000s?
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Eminem
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Drake
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Ice Cube
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Jay-Z
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Eminem was considered the best-selling and greatest rapper of the 2000s. More than being a rapper, he proved that rap could dominate and be popular both culturally and commercially.
Who was the face of rap music in the 80s?
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Run DMC
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MC Hammer
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N.W.A
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Eminem
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Run DMC was the first group to be featured in the magazine Rolling Stones. They were also the first to receive Gold, Platinum, and Multiplatinum albums.
Who was the first group to ever appear on MTV?
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Run DMC
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Vanilla Ice
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N.W.A
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Beastie Boys
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Run DMC was all about laying down their vision of life in New York City. The group even scored major endorsement deals, such as Adidas.
When did rap music emerge?
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Early to late 70s
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Mid-80s
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Late 70s to early 80s
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Late 80s to early 90s
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Rap was part of hip hop but managed to separate itself from it. It emerged along with hip hop the same day hip hop was born.
Which rap group originally started out as a punk band?
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Beastie Boys
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De La Soul
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Public Enemy
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Wu-Tang Clan
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The first Beastie Boys album instantly launched them to stardom. As they went on, they explored new layers of music and direct instrumentations.
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