The Four Elements of Hip-Hop
Contrary to
popular belief, Hip-hop is not about the "bling bling" or 98% of what
is shown on MTV and other media. Hip-Hop can be broken down into four
elements, which are: Djing- the backbone of Hip-Hop, Mcing- the lyrics
to the beats, Break dancing- what is used to dance to Hip-Hop, and
Graffiti- another form of expression used to uplift and beautify urban
areas.
Hip-hops roots can be traced back to
African drum beats and it is heavily influenced by soul singers such as
James Brown and Aretha Franklin. It is widely disputed about the
origins of Hip-Hop, some say the Bronx others say Brooklyn. Hip-Hop is
important because it gives a voice to those in the ghettos and to those
who are just oppressed or need a voice to speak for them. Hip-Hop in
its purest form (before corporate America decided to package and sell
it) is a beautiful and misunderstood art. It is the combination of
Music, Poetry, Dancing and Art. For me, Hip-hop is what uplifts me and
challenges me to think more about my actions and to remain open-minded.
I hope You enjoy my site and if you would like to contact me about this
site or just to talk hip-hop i can be reached at:
Mcing