Rap was started as a result of frustrated african american and latino youths. There a different theories as to where rap’s origin began, but one theory is that rap was born in the crime ridden neighborhoods of west bronx which later spread to south bronx, and eventually rap was spread worldwide. One thing that is not doubted very much is that rap first began in the crime ridden neighborhoods of New York City. Continue reading →

Rap music history has roots which formed centuries ago in Africa, as tribal members performed chants and dances to drum beats. The evolution of the genre took off in the 1970′s when DJ’s and rappers began chanting along to rhythmic beats. It was in 1979 when rap music history truly turned a corner as this is when the Sugar Hill Gang released the song ‘Rapper’s Delight’. The instant success of the hit brought rap to the masses, and caused many to try and replicate the melodic chants, rhyming lyrics and dance beats; all which meld together to form rap. Continue reading →