MUS 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Hip Hop, Dj Kool, Turntablism
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Hip hop is a black sub culture that was originally developed by african americans in the bronx of new york city. Hip hop is often used interchangeably with rap but is it"s own full culture movement. Rap is a style of music that falls under hip hop culture. Represents the aural components of hip hop culture. Art of manipulating sounds using turntable and a mixer. Different than playing a track like a radio dj. , they were known as turntablists. These artists made great use of blended beats and musical record : scratching . Represents the physical side if hip hop culture. Called breaking or b-boying the term breakdancing is looked upon as an ignorant term. Usually with funk or hip hop music. Represents the visual side of hip hop. Refers to writings and drawings scratched on walls illegally. Can range from single words or mural. Represents the oral side of hip hop. Spoken or chanted lyrics performed to a beat.
