1. Hip-Hop, 80s style Yeeeeaaaaaah, boyyyyyyyy!

2. Where it came from… US hip-hop/rap has its roots in NYC Jamaican-born “Kool Herc” is credited with igniting the hip-hop crazeKool Herc Many examples of spoken-word/music exist – West African griots were their society’s story- tellersgriots – Early Blues artistsBlues – 60s/70s Funk artistsFunk – Jamaican toastingtoasting

3. What’s it about? The rhythmic and rhyming vocal style that accompanies an instrumental (drums, turntables) foundation – Turntablism: the use of pre-recorded samples played & manipulated by a DeeJay Turntablism – MC’ing: the act of vocally rhyming with rhythmic inflections MC’ing Other integral components include breaking, graffiti, & beatboxingbreakinggraffiti beatboxing Rap/Hip-Hop has traditionally been a medium for disenfranchised groups to express their struggles & concerns with everyday life

4. Sugar Hill Gang

5. Rapper’s Delight Sugar Hill Gang Founded in 1973 in Englewood, NJ, by Wonder Mike, Master Gee, & Big Bank Hank The first hip-hop crew to gain nation-wide attention This was their only hit, although they have toured & recorded for over 40 years Their label, Sugar Hill Records, is named after a Manhattan neighborhood

6. Rapper’s Delight continued Released 1979 on Sugar Hill Records – Sugarhill Gang – (album) Uses Chic’s Good Times song as a sampleGood Times Generally considered the song that popularized rap/hip-hop in the US The song touches on day-to-day experiences, girls, money, & the group’s ability to rock a beat & get the audience moving Video

7. Run DMC

8. King of Rock Run DMC Founded in 1981 in Hollis, Queens, NYC by Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl, “D.M.C.” McDaniels, & Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell One of the most influential, successful hip-hop acts EVER Their list of “firsts” in hip-hop is long & impressive: – 1 st gold album – 1 st Grammy award – 1 st platinum album – 1 st to have a video on MTV – 1 st to be on the cover of Rolling Stone

9. King of Rock continued Released in 1985 on Profile/Arista Records – King of Rock (album) Produced by Russell Simmons (co-founder of Def Jam Records & brother of “Run”) The sampled track features a heavy guitar riff (unique for rap at the time) Run-DMC became one of the first acts to incorporate rock into their sound – WalkWalk Video

10. Beastie Boys

11. Girls The Beastie Boys Formed by NYC punk band in 1981 by Mike D, Ad-Rock, & MCA (Mix Master Mike was their DJ) The band is one of the most successful hip- hop acts of all time (7 platinum albums, numerous awards) “Girls” has been considered misogynistic due to its lyrical content (the Beasties apologized for this later in their career)

12. Girls continued Released 1987 on Def Jam/Columbia Records – Licensed to Ill (album) Produced by Rick Rubin The song tells the story of the narrator’s thoughts on women & a particular woman that is the object of his affection The band’s later career is marked by more socially-conscious lyrics & apologies for their past lyrical contentpast lyrical content Lyric video

13. Public Enemy

14. 911 Is A Joke Public Enemy Formed in 1982 in Long Island, NY by Chuck D (MC), & Flavor Flav (hype, MC, multi- instrumentalist) Their socially-conscious & political lyrics were incendiary & controversial for the time Their original DJ, Terminator X, is considered a forefather of the scratching phenomenon of early rap/hip-hopTerminator X

15. 911 Is A Joke continued Released 1990 on Def Jam Records – Fear of a Black Planet (album) The song describes the frustration in black communities with calling emergency services (911) Written (in part) by Flavor Flav (see, he does more than just say, “Yeaaaaah, boyyyyyy!”) Video

16. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

17. Parents Just Don’t Understand DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Formed 1985 in Philadelphia, PA by Jeff Townes, Will Smith, & Clarence Holmes (Ready Rock C) The group won a Grammy for this song (1989) The group was known for non-offensive, light- hearted story-telling Their next hit sampled “I Dream of Jeannie”hitI Dream of Jeannie DJ Jazzy Jeff is credited with developing a scratching technique known as “transforming”transforming

18. Parents Just Don’t Understand continued Released 1988 on Jive Records – He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper (album) Smith was a millionaire before the age of 20, he spent it all & needed to learn fiscal responsibility… One of only 2 winners of the “Grammy for Best Rap Performance” before the category was dissolved Video

19. Tone Loc

20. Funky Cold Medina Tone Loc Born Anthony Terrell Smith (1966) in LA Known for his gravelly voice Used the Bud Light mascot Spuds Mackenzie in his videos/rapsSpuds Mackenzie This song was co-written by CA rapper, Young MCYoung MC The subject is an aphrodisiac (meant to make people sexually aroused)…but things don’t go the way Tone Loc wants.

21. Funky Cold Medina continued Released 1989 on Delicious Vinyl Records – Loc-ed After Dark (album) The song contains numerous samplessamples His other hits include Wild Thing, & I Got It Goin’ OnWild ThingI Got It Goin’ On This era of hip-hop/rap was rife with lawsuits over illegal sampling Video

22. Queen Latifah

23. Wrath of My Madness Queen Latifah Born Dana Elaine Owens (1970) in New Jersey Latifah has been a part of the NJ rap scene since the mid-1980s, beatboxing, dancing, etc She is also an accomplished jazz/soul singersinger A successful actor, she has starred in shows such as Living Single, hosted her own talk showLiving Singletalk show She has also starred in successful movies & is the face of a successful line of CoverGirl productsmoviesCoverGirl

24. Wrath of My Madness continued Released 1989 on Tommy Boy Records – All Hail the Queen (album) This is one of Queen Latifah’s signature songs The album contained the feminist anthem Ladies First Ladies First The album broke into the Top 200 (Billboard), but reached #6 on the Hip Hop Charts Video

25. MC Lyte

26. Cha Cha Cha MC Lyte Born Lana Michelle Moorer in Brooklyn, NY (1970) In addition to her Hip-Hop career, Lyte is a successful actor & voice-over artist She appeared on the reality TV show Celebrity Rap Superstar as a coach/mentor to actress Shar JacksonCelebrity Rap Superstar Began her rap career at the age of 12 in the early 1980s

27. Cha Cha Cha MC Lyte Released 1989 on Atlantic Records – Eyes on This (album) Written when Lyte was only 17 years old A #1 hit on the Billboard Rap charts Contains a sample from the German group Kraftwerk Video

28. Neneh Cherry

29. Buffalo Stance Neneh Cherry Born Neneh Mariann Karlsson in Sweden, 1964 Her step-father is jazz artist Don Cherry (trumpet) & step-brother is Eagle-Eye CherryDon CherryEagle-Eye Cherry She has been outspoken about the objectification of women in mass media She has collaborated with artists in many different genres (Big Audio Dynamite, for example)Big Audio Dynamite

30. Buffalo Stance continued Released 1988 on Virgin Records – Raw Like Sushi (album) “Buffalo” refers to a group of artists, musicians, stylists, etc, that worked with UK stylist Ray PetriRay Petri Cherry performed this on the English program Top of the Pops when she was 7 months pregnant! Top of the Pops

31. Monie Love

32. It’s a Shame Monie Love Born Simone Gooden in London, England, 1970 Worked alongside Queen Latifah & other rap acts that strove to advance positive messagespositive messages Love is also a radio personality on Sirius/XM She is considered one of the most influential artists in the development of British hip-hop (Brit-hop)

33. It’s a Shame continued Released 1990 on Cooltempo/Warner Bros. Records – Down to Earth (album) Samples “It’s a Shame” written by Stevie Wonder for The SpinnersIt’s a Shame The song broke the Top 40 here in the US, but was much more successful across Europe The lyrics touch on protecting yourself from abusive relationships (from a female perspective) Video