1. By Rushelle Mckoy

2.  Hip Hop music is generally focused around one or more rappers who are
telling their story. Storytelling is the foundation of hip hop music. To tell
the story in an entertaining way, rappers use the same techniques as
successful poets, utilizing alliteration, assonance, and rhyme to carry the
message to the audience. In addition, rappers also use accompanying
instrumentals, which is referred to as the “beat”. The beat is a key part of
hip hop music many failed hip hop artists are usually remembered for not
having the right “beat” to go with their story. The beat is generally
consistent, and lasts the entire song. Of course, many rappers have
deviated from this formula, choosing to switch up beats to add even more
variety. The beat truly is important many newcomers to the hip-hop music
scene will get attached to songs they hear based on the “beat” the rapper
has decided to use in a song. Even those that have been listening to rap
music for a long time will still weight the beat of a song very heavy in
determining the worth of a song. That means that for some people, the
beat that a rapper chooses to use when making a new hip hop song
determines whether or not it a good song.

3.  In the late 70s, Keith Wiggins stated that the music
genre was Hip Hop. He is considered to be the
one who gave the genre its formal label.
 The Hip-Hop scene has always had a great in
aspirations on the youth customs. Hip-Hop is so
fashionable because it is extraordinarily relatable
to the city youth. Beginning in Bronx, New York in
1974, Hip-Hop has evolved in to more than just a
music genre. Hip-Hop has its peculiar style of
clothes, its identifiable dialect, and its identifiable
belief in relation to the rest of the world. Hip-Hop
is much more exclusive than any other music
genre.

4.  Hip-Hop is exceedingly different now compared to
the first Hip-Hop songs. Graffiti, breakdancing,
and DJ's aren't as valuable as they once used to be.
Hip-Hop is a genre that is constantly evolving as
the metropolitan youth is altering. As there lives
change, the music changes along with them. Some
people believe that Hip-Hop has strayed too far
and lost the eminent root soft he music. Other
people believe that Hip-Hop has to always change
to stay important with the times. Whatever you
may think, there is no question that Hip-Hop is
one of the most influential music genres in the
world.

5.  Just as hip hop music is everywhere, many people from all
walks of life listen to hip hop music. This may sound
surprising, as a common view is that hip hop music is only
for African Americans and His panic people. In the United
States, it is thought that over 70% of rap music is bought by
non African Americans. Those that listen to rap music aren’t
even confined to American inner cities – many live in well-
to-do suburbs and towns. Everyone from those living in
Hawaii to those living in Iceland listen to rap music. Hip
hop music is a popular form of music worldwide, and as
time goes by, has only grown in popularity. Each region has
made hip hop unique to their environment, but the fact
remains that many people listen to hip hop music, not just a
select few. Most rappers from one area will try to tour in
other areas, to get people exposed to their music.

6.  a great place to find hip hop music is to go to other people around
you that are listening to it. This method of sharing music has led to
the exposure of many artists, not just hip hop artists. If you have a
friend that listens to a lot of hip hop music, you stand likely to get a
realistic, honest review of what’s good, what bad, and what new in
hip hop music. There are many stores, both online and offline, that
cater to hip hop music fans. For those that aren’t big into the online
scene, the best place to get into hip hop music are nightclubs, event
centres or concert halls, or even a school park. Many teenagers
stage informed freestyle rap battles, where aspiring rappers can
match with against one another in front of a crowd. Nightclubs,
bars, and event centres may have various rap acts touring, so it
pays to keep an eye on events in your city. Hip hop music is
everywhere even on television. There is even a channel devoted to
hip hop music, called BET (Black Entertainment Television). This
channel usually provides the latest news on new rappers coming
into the scene, and even does special shows on old rappers that
have left an impact.

7.  it has inspired many offshoots around the world. Hip hop music
wasn’t known to the rest of the world until the 1980. Hip hop music
can be found in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin
America, Africa, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In Asia, rap
music serves to combat prevailing, conventional pop culture music.
Asian rappers focus on having a very distinct style, while
maintaining national pride. In the Middle East, rappers of all
ethnicities battle each other, mixing in their creativity with their
unique environment. In Europe, rap became popular in the early
1980s and still remains popular today. Like Asia and the Middle
East, European rappers mix in their own cultural and social
traditions into the music. Latin America is one of the biggest places
for hip hop music. In Puerto Rico for example, there is a branch of
hip hop music known as reggae ton, which is quite popular. In the
Dominican Republic there is meren rap, which is a mix of hip hop
and merengue. Latin American hip hop music tends to be very
upbeat and focuses on a good fusion of fast raps and heavy beats.

8.  Many hip hop entertainers have been involved in acts of violence, including
murder, arson, and drug use. The mere fact that a lot of hip hop artists, especially
those involved in the gangsta rap subgenre, glorify alcohol and drug usage, mass
spending, violence towards women, and fighting, exposes these entertainers to
increased visibility to law enforcement. While many entertainers are merely
talking, not committing these crimes, many fans buy into the fantasy that in order
to get ahead in life, you have to fight your way to the top literally. In recent
times, especially in the United States, many clubs, event centres, and concert halls
have banned certain rappers from appearing. In Las Vegas, many places that used
to welcome rap entertainers have now closed their doors to them, citing the big
crowds and riots that follow rappers performances. The owners of the venues say
that in order to protect the safety of their guests, banning rappers from performing
is the easiest way of accomplishing this. In the United States, there are fears for
women in the rap music industry. Women that dance in music videos have been
assaulted and attacked in the past, leading to growing criticism about rap music.
Many rappers, such as Sean “P. Diddy” Combs have fought these claims, saying
that he himself has the utmost respect for women. Although Mr. Combs attempts
to downplay the fears for women, it does not take away the lyrical evidence of
violence towards women. Many of the explicit lyrics rappers say on the
microphone are negative towards women, calling them names and making sexual
overtures towards them. That doesn’t stop many women from listening to hip hop
music, nor does it stop supporters backing the hip hop artists.
 Television channels that used to never play too much hip hop, such as VH1 and
MTV, have now adopted a far more urban style than some would like. Many
artists who aren’t in the hip hop genre still borrow from it, including Justin
Timberlake and other pop artists. Gaining crossover success seems to be the new
goal, with even hip hop artists taking from other genres to create unique songs for
their fans. For example, Jay-Z and Linking Park came together to make an album
called Collision Course that was very popular. It was a mixture of rock and rap
music.

9.  like any other genre of music, has dramatically changed our society. Hip
hop music has influenced the way we interact with each other, how we
eat and drink, and even our perception of success. Hip Hop music also
called rap music defies normal conventions in music, altering what we
think is right to create an upbeat, gritty style that continues to gain
popularity even today. Hip hop music isn’t exempt from the criticisms
other genres face. Concerned members of society have often expressed
disgust over explicit lyrics that revolve around sex, drugs, alcohol, and
violence. Supporters of hip hop music flip this argument around, saying
that hip hop music has to be that way; it is a reflection of the harsh
environment that the rapper has overcome. Toning down the lyrics
would take away the reality that the rapper has gone through and
overcome, therefore insulting him or her. Neither side of this debate has
come to an agreement. For those that produce hip hop music, the music is
their way of communicating a message. For those that listen to hip hop
music, it is both an escape from their lives, and a dream many hip hop
songs represent success, overcoming adversity, and ultimate survival.
Even if the listener has not gone through what the rapper has, they can
still respect what the rapper is saying