MUS 1302 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five, The Cold Crush Brothers, Gangsta Rap

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Music
• Course: MUS 1302
• Professor: Keith Mc Cuaig

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4 marks given for identifying the artist/group, song title, year and genre (1 mark each) The context section in each example is worth 6 marks. [identify and discuss three distinct features of this song (vocal or lyrical techniques; song topics; backing tracks; cultural context, etc. ). In your discussion of these features, make connections to hip hop history where possible (3-6 sentences)] Genre (i. e. party rap, hardcore, message rap, gangsta rap, etc. ) Rap because these are all rap songs; we need more than that: sugarhill gang rapper"s delight (1979, genre: party rap, context: ), both racially and geographically different (outside new york) Mood/themes typical of early rap (14 minutes- long, happy/party mood) Lyrics: a lot of boasting (a form of toasting, due to its roots in battling/dozens), homophobia, promiscuity, spelling your name out (later became a rap trope), call and response hotel, motel, holiday inn .