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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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

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

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

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