MUS 360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Jocko Henderson, Scat Singing, Cab Calloway
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Roots of rap in pop culture focused in lecture. Jamaican toasting / trinidadian calypso: lord invader, my intention is war (1950s) Scat singing in jazz, cab calloway: the scat song (1932) Buy albums instead of lyrics because you want to hear the sound. Sounds & rhythm of songs can distract you. A lot of rappers have voice and skill, but if your words aren"t good you cotta chill . Personality djs on the radio (50s & 60s): jocko henderson on 1280 am nyc 1957 a lot of 1st rappers called themselves djs. Made a lot of disco rap records after rapper"s delight . Boasting (bragging about one"s prowess & riches) Win = competitor needs large rep. of insults, verbally dominating opponent. Yo mamma rhythm / clapping games (centered in girl culture; as opposed to boasting / dozers) combination of motor / verbal skills. Musical etudes practice to improve musical skill. Eric b / rakim, microphone fiend (1988)
