Hip Hop History

What part of New York did Hip Hop emerge from?

• Manhattan

• Queens

• The Bronx

• Long Island

What dance style emerged from hip hop?

• Break Dancing

• Trap

• The Cha-Cha Slide

• Disco

Who was the DJ in charge of the party where Hip Hop was born?

• Jam Master Jay

• DJ Kool Herc

• DJ Hilly Hill

• DJ Khaled

The Rapper's Delight was the first hip hop song to do what?

• Hit the National Top 40

• Go Platinum

• Sampled by Dr. Dre

• Receive airplay on MTV

What art styled emerged from this period?

• Neoclassical

• Pop Art

• Expressionism

• Graffiti

Kurtis Blow was the first hip hop act to do what?

• Host Saturday Night Live

• Win a Grammy Award

• Be featured on MTV

• Participate in a nationwide tour opening for the Commodores

What technological device was used to make beats? It was popularized in the 80s?

• Yamaha DX-7

• Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

• AKAI S-900

• Turntables and Microphone

What is considered the greatest hip hop song of all time?

The Conscious Wave is known for what?

• Raising conscious levels

• Improving critical thinking skills

• Expressing views of society

• Moving away from party music and talk about modern problms

The Golden Age of Hip Hop occurred from when?

• 1973-1979

• 1979-1983

• 1980-1989

• 1983-1993