2. The Basics It is said to have stemmed from block parties with the ghetto brothers when they would plug the amp for their instruments and speakers into lampposts and mix samples of existing records with their own shouts to the crowd Since its evolution throughout the South Bronx, Hip Hop culture has spread to both urban and suburban communities throughout the world The new generation stifles by growing urban poverty, violence, racism and police profiling created the Hip Hop underground Clive Campbell a.k.a. DJ Kool Herc is credited as the “father” of Hip-Hop

3. DJ Kool Herc

4. The four different Elements DJing Is also known as turntabling; which is a technique of manipulating sounds and creating music through a turntable Mcing Refers to spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics with a strong rhythmic accompaniment Graffiting Used as a form of expression by political activist as well as by gangs Breaking Also called B-boying or break-dancing: is a dynamic style of dance There is sometimes an additional element which is Beat-Boxing Technique of vocal percussion

6. Social Impact Mass Communication It is believed that the revitalization of hip hop music will occur around the world as traditional values are mixed with American hip hop music forms It is in fact the culture reflects the social, economic and political realities of youth

7. Language A distinctive slang known as “Black English” or “Ebonics” Many words have become popularized by a single song Hip hop lyricism has gained a measure of legitimacy in academic and literary circles

8. Media Has extensive coverage in the media, especially in relation to television Many movies which focus on hip hop as a subject Hip hop magazines have long detailed hip hop lifestyle and history “Hip Hop Hit List” helped define the Hip Hop Culture

9. Diversification Hip Hop music has spread among dozens of sub-genres which incorporate domineering style of music production or rapping In South Africa the largest form of hip hop is called Kwaito In Jamaica the sounds of hip hop are derived from American and Jamaican influences In the developing world hip hop has made a considerable impact in the social context

10. Legacies Having its roots in reggae, disco, and funk, Hip hop has since exponentially expanded into a widely accepted form of representation world wide Hip hop now appeals to a broader demographic Many artists are now considered to be alternative hip hop when they attempt to reflect what they believe to be the original elements of the culture