Hip Hop History and Influences

The video explores the rise of hip hop, its influence on music and film, and its evolution through technology. It highlights key artists like Run DMC, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy, and discusses the genre's expansion and future potential.

Which song by Curtis Blow is considered a classic in the early hip hop scene?

• Rapper's Delight

• The Breaks

• Planet Rock

• The Message

What was notable about the song 'The Message'?

• It was a collaboration with a rock band

• It was the first hip hop song

• It featured vivid social commentary

• It was a party anthem

Which film is NOT mentioned as featuring hip hop?

• Star Wars

• Wild Style

• Beat Street

• Saturday Night Fever

What technological advancement helped hip hop evolve in the 80s?

• Electric guitars

• Digital streaming

• Synthesizers and drum machines

• Vinyl records

Which group is known for mixing rock and rap in the mid-80s?

• N.W.A

• Run DMC

• Beastie Boys

• Public Enemy

Who was the first rapper considered as hip hop's romantic lead?

• LL Cool J

• Tupac Shakur

• Big Daddy Kane

• Rakim

Which group is known for keeping the message alive in hip hop?

• Run DMC

• N.W.A

• Beastie Boys

• Public Enemy

What was Rick Rubin's contribution to hip hop?

• He was a famous rapper

• He directed hip hop films

• He built a label that signed influential acts

• He was a hip hop dancer

Which label is associated with Rick Rubin's influence on hip hop?

• Aftermath Entertainment

• Bad Boy Records

• Def Jam

• Death Row Records

Which group brought a party vibe to hip hop and captured a white audience?

• Run DMC

• N.W.A

• Public Enemy

• Beastie Boys