Monday, May 18, 2015

The Evolution Of Local Hip Hop

By Tammie Caldwell


One of the most ear catchy genres of music is hip hop. This is produced by making rhythmic sound with lyrical rhymes that is usually about rapping. This has many subcultures since the time it first came out. The breakdance, which is a form of urban dancing with a little mix of acrobatic movements, is its subculture since the beats that make breakdances move this way are usually taken from this genre.

Since it uses heavy beats and powerful sounds, the drums and turntables are perfect instruments for this. Aside from breakdancing, there are also other interesting sub genres that are about art and dance. Beatboxing then came along which is done by creating various sounds and beat using the mouth. This can be used as an accompaniment. Another one, a new one, is dubstep which is using synthesizers or computer software. Local hip hop Fort Lauderdale, FL has indeed boomed in culture and arts.

It does not follow that a hip hop artist should be a rapper. There is a misconception that it is only about rap. Actually, it also includes DJing, scratching, and even in arts, specifically the creation of graffiti.

This rich culture was first discovered by the African Americans. As you can see, they are the ones dominating in the scene. Until they were joined by some white hip hop enthusiasts like Eminem who became the biggest White rapper in America.

The African Americans are known for their talents in singing and rapping. Soon enough, they have influenced the Whites. Eminem enumerated a variety of influences and they are mostly Black American rappers and musicians.

In the early two thousands, rap was merged with rock and metal music. Thus, the sub genre called rap metal became phenomenal during the era. The evolution of this urban music is double edged since it created both negative and positive friction in the music industry.

In the early two thousands, rap metal boomed. It was the genre that has been introduced in the late nineties by Limp Bizkit. However, some lyrics are really obscene and that they are bad influences to the youth. But many claim that it actually just depends on the listener.

Eminem, Kanye West, and Lil Wayne are some of the big names of hip hop today. They express themselves in limitless ways. They choose sensitive topics like politics, sex, drugs, and alcoholism. But they are really big in the industry and are making high radio plays. Even if during airplays the cursing are deleted or censored, the audience can still buy explicit albums and uncensored files that can be downloaded in a matter of seconds.

The reaction to the music, its lyrics and the behavior of artists will differ from one person to another. It is very difficult to assume that this person is either negatively or positively influenced by the music. There are differences in psychological and social orientation which could affect them differently and at various depths.




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