Hip Hop

Which of the following is NOT one of the four elements of hip hop?

• Emcee

• B-Boys & Girls

• Block Parties

• DJ

Who is the originator of hip hop?

• DJ Kool Herc

• DJ Jazzy Jeff 

• Nas

• Notorious B.I.G.

Hip hop began in the ____________.

• 1970s

• 1960s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What is conscious rap?

• sub-genre of hip-hop that focuses on creating awareness and imparting knowledge

• type of rap that forces you to stay awake

• type of rap that implores listeners to have morals

• type of rap that encourages thinking about hip hop often

Hip Hop evolved in the 2000s in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• It was everywhere, including commercials and soundtracks

• A lot of rappers began celebrating their wealth and possessions in their songs

• Even your grandmother was jamming to 50 Cent's In Da Club

• The songs returned to the Gangsta Rap era of violence and street crime

This rapper was the biggest star in Hip Hop after winning an Oscar for Lose Yourself in the film 8 Mile

• Jay Z

• 50 Cent

• Eminem

• Snoop Dogg

Now an extremely broad musical category, this genre evolved out of a cultural explosion in the United States. Featuring vinyl records mixed on turntables and incorporating the rap genre along with heavy bass-lines and samples, it has now become extremely significant in terms of music’s cultural influence in modern times.

• country

• metal

• hip hop

• jazz

Which of the following artists is known for their contributions to the rap genre and has won multiple Grammy Awards?

• Taylor Swift

• Kendrick Lamar

• Ed Sheeran

• Adele

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Being happy is good, but greatness is my mission

• Shakespeare

• Childish Gambino

Which artist is known for their influence on both pop and rap music and has released albums like "The Life of Pablo"?

• Jay-Z

• Kanye West

• Drake

• Lil Wayne

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