genre of African-American music of the 1980s and 1990s in which rhyming lyrics are chanted to a musical accompaniment; several forms of rap have emerged
dance music based on rap with spoken rhythmic sections and a sung chorus
A popular music style comprising elements of rap and soul, featuring a mixture of soulful vocals and raps, with a syncopated beat and often using samples from other recordings.
The cultural context of rap music found in the urban style of dress, speech and art.
Four elements make up Hip-Hop: The MC (Master of Ceremony), DJ, Breaks and Graffiti. Rhymes performed by the MC center around subjects relevant to daily life.