VOICED : Spotlight on Compton the birthplace of gangsta rap

VOICED : Spotlight on Compton the birthplace of gangsta rap

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Social Studies

10th Grade - University

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The video explores the discovery of Dr. Dre and the formation of N.W.A, highlighting their pioneering role in gangster rap during the 1980s. It discusses the cultural impact of Dre's music, which was influential enough to make even unlikely scenarios danceable. The narrative shifts to Compton, illustrating its transformation from a city plagued by violence to one with significantly reduced crime rates. Despite its negative image, N.W.A opened doors for other artists, making Compton a focal point for music. The video concludes by noting the absence of a movie theater in Compton, despite its cultural rebirth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was one of the founding members of N.W.A?

MC Ren

Dr. Dre

Eazy-E

Ice Cube

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant theme in N.W.A's music?

Love stories

Daily violence in Compton

Science fiction

Historical events

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the number of homicides in Compton change from 1989 to the present year mentioned?

Increased from 50 to 100

Decreased from 86 to 7

Increased from 7 to 86

Remained the same

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What impact did N.W.A have on other artists from Compton?

Opened doors for them

Forced them to move to another city

Closed doors for them

Made them change genres

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Compton significant in the history of gangster rap?

It was the birthplace of jazz

It was the first city to ban rap music

It was where N.W.A was formed

It had the first music studio