Hip hop
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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).
The essence of hip hop or rap is to chant a message over some type of musical beat. Rarely does it entail singing.
Some successful rappers have included Eminem, Dr. Dre, Run Dmc, DJ Skip (also known as A2thaM), The Sugerhill Gang, Snoop Dogg, Notorious B.I.G., Ice T, and Tupac.
Genres of Rap