Rap Music

Where and when was rap music created?

• Los Angeles - 1960s

• Cleveland - 1880s

• Washington - 1950s

• New York - 1970s

Who invented the first rap song?

• MC Kool Herc

• DJ Kool Herc

• Rapper Kool Herc

• Singer Kool Herc

Which of the following artists is known for their contributions to the rap genre and has won multiple Grammy Awards?

• Taylor Swift

• Kendrick Lamar

• Ed Sheeran

• Adele

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Hip Hop evolved in the 2000s in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• It was everywhere, including commercials and soundtracks

• A lot of rappers began celebrating their wealth and possessions in their songs

• Even your grandmother was jamming to 50 Cent's In Da Club

• The songs returned to the Gangsta Rap era of violence and street crime

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Which artist is known for their influence on both pop and rap music and has released albums like "The Life of Pablo"?

• Jay-Z

• Kanye West

• Drake

• Lil Wayne

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Being happy is good, but greatness is my mission

• Shakespeare

• Childish Gambino

• Lil Wayne

• Miley Cyrus

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Now an extremely broad musical category, this genre evolved out of a cultural explosion in the United States. Featuring vinyl records mixed on turntables and incorporating the rap genre along with heavy bass-lines and samples, it has now become extremely significant in terms of music’s cultural influence in modern times.

• country

• metal

• hip hop

• jazz

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This hip-hop group from Compton California is said to have created Gangsta rap.

• Public Enemy

• N.W.A.

• Run-D.M.C.

• 2 Live Crew

What rap song was the first to win an Academy Award (an Oscar)?

• Get Rich or Die Tryin

• 99 Problems

• F___the Police

• Lose Yourself

WHO IS THIS?

• Big Sean

• Sean Combs

• Jay-z

• Joe Camel

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