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Hip Hop, or rap, is a music style that developed in the mid-1970s in the [[United States]], particularly among youth in cities.  It became widely successful with its anti-establishment themes, sometimes even urging violence.  It has two main types, rapping and DJing (which includes scratching records for added effect during the piece).

Hip Hop, or rap, is a music style that developed in the mid-1970s in the [[United States]], particularly among youth in cities.  It became widely successful with its anti-establishment themes, sometimes even urging violence.  It has two main types, rapping and DJing (which includes scratching records for added effect during the piece). 

 

Christian groups widely decry the hip-hop culture, because it demeans women and promotes an overly materialistic sense of life.

The essence of hip hop or rap is to chant a message over some type of musical beat.  Rarely does it entail singing.

The essence of hip hop or rap is to chant a message over some type of musical beat.  Rarely does it entail singing.