Impact and Evolution of Hip-Hop

DJ Kool Herc pioneered a new style of music by spinning records to prolong breakbeats, which caught on with emcees who began rapping over these beats. This innovation led to the birth of hip-hop, providing an escape from oppression and transforming into a cultural revolution that spread from the Bronx to the world.

What was DJ Kool Herc's unique technique that set him apart from other DJs?

• He used digital turntables.

• He played only one record at a time.

• He used two records to prolong the break beat.

• He mixed classical music with hip-hop.

Who were the first to catch on to Herc's style besides b-boys?

• Dancers

• Emcees

• Producers

• Singers

What did people start doing with the break beats provided by DJs like Herc?

• They started singing opera.

• They created electronic music.

• They began rapping and telling stories.

• They played instruments.

How did hip-hop serve as an escape for people?

• By offering free food and drinks.

• Through dancing and expressing their pain away.

• By providing a platform for political speeches.

• Through meditation sessions.

What metaphor is used to describe the birth of hip-hop?

• A star shining in the night sky.

• A storm brewing in the ocean.

• A phoenix rising out of the city's ashes.

• A flower blooming in the desert.

What was the impact of hip-hop on rough neighborhoods?

• It led to the closure of many clubs.

• It caused a decline in musical interest.

• It brought a unique and amazing energy.

• It made them more dangerous.