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About Hip-hop
Hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of urban contemporary.
Among the best-known names in the style are Eminem, Agnez Mo, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Linkin Park.
Hip-hop has given rise to 66 subgenres on this site, such as Rapping, Trap music, Rap rock and Alternative hip-hop.
From Wikipedia
Hip-hop (also known as rap music or simply rap) is a genre of popular music that emerged in the early 1970s alongside an associated subculture in New York City. The musical style is a synthesis of a wide range of techniques, but rapping is frequent enough that it has become a defining characteristic. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey (DJ), turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Hip-hop.
Key artists
- Eminem
- Agnez Mo
- Miley Cyrus
- Jennifer Lopez
- Will Smith
- Linkin Park
- Kobe Bryant
- Paris Hilton
- Mark Wahlberg
- Psy
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Hip-hop?
Hip-hop is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of urban contemporary.
Where and when did Hip-hop originate?
Hip-hop originated in United States in the 1970s.
Who are famous Hip-hop artists?
Eminem, Agnez Mo, Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Linkin Park.
Sources & credits
- Wikidata Q11401 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Hip-hop – CC BY-SA 4.0
- MusicBrainz genre – CC0
- Beat Hip-hop by Filo gèn' – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beat Hip hop by Filo gèn' – CC BY-SA 4.0