Hip Hop Culture Quiz 1 Study Guide

These flashcards cover key terms, definitions, and figures commonly discussed in Hip Hop Culture, providing a comprehensive review tool for students preparing for their exam.

B-Boy/B-Girl

The original terms for dancers who perform the street dance style known as breakdance.

Sample

A digitized portion of an existing sound recording, such as a vocal part or instrument, that is incorporated into a new composition.

Toasting

The practice of musical rap over an existing song to create a fresh composition.

Selector

A DJ who is respected for their expert knowledge and ability to pick the perfect records to create a certain vibe.

Soundsystem

A person or team of people with a system of speakers and power amplifiers sufficient to broadcast albums in public.

Break

An instrumental passage in funk and soul recordings where lead instruments and vocals stop, leaving just drums and bass.

Dub

A remix of a recording in which the original vocal track has been partially or completely omitted.

Funky 4 + 1

First group to have a woman MC named 'Sha Rock'.

Cold Crush Brothers

A group known for their lyrical, doo-wap inspired raps.

Fantastic Five

A flashy, stylish group that won a competition in 1981.

Sugarhill Gang

The first rap group to receive a record deal and perform on live TV.

DJ Kool Herc

The father of hip-hop who hosted the first hip hop party at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue.

Coke La Rock

Credited as being the first MC in the history of hip-hop.

Sylvia Robinson

Known as the mother of hip-hop and founded Sugar Hill Records.

Russell Simmons

Co-founder of Def Jam Recordings.

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

An American hip-hop group formed in 1978 in South Bronx.

Afrika Bambaataa

A pioneer of hip hop culture known for the Universal Zulu Nation.

Pigmeat Markham

The first hip-hop artist to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show.

NYC Blackout of 1977

Event that is considered to have accelerated the growth of hip hop culture.

Kurtis Blow

First solo artist to sign a record deal specifically for hip-hop. Also known for doing a sprite commerical.

The Beastie Boys

A major hip-hop group known for their early success in the genre. Also partnering with adidas brand.

LL Cool J

The first hip-hop artist to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.

Fab Five Freddy

A pioneering figure in hip-hop known for his innovative style.

Style Wars

A documentary film that chronicles early hip-hop culture in New York City.

Wild Style

The first hip-hop film, providing an authentic view of graffiti, MCing, and breakdancing.

Graffiti

An art form associated with hip-hop culture, involving writing and drawing on public surfaces.

Breakdancing

A vibrant street dance style originating from hip-hop culture.

Roxanne Shante

Known as the first female rapper to have a hit record.

Hip-Hop Elements

The four key components of hip-hop: DJing, MCing, graffiti, and breakdancing.

MCing

The act of rapping or performing vocals over a beat.

Turntablism

The art of manipulating sounds and creating music using turntables.

Run DMC

Pioneering hip-hop group credited with bringing hip-hop into mainstream music.

Gangsta Rap

A subgenre of hip-hop that emphasizes the gangster lifestyle and urban violence.

Beatboxing

Vocal percussion that mimics percussion instruments and sounds.

Sampling

The process of reusing a portion of a sound recording in a new composition.

Freestyle Rap

Improvised rap lyrics performed spontaneously.

Record Label

A company that is responsible for marketing and distributing music recordings.

Underground Hip-Hop

A subgenre of hip-hop that is not commercially mainstream.

Commercial Hip-Hop

Mainstream hip-hop that typically aims for commercial success.

Hip-Hop History

The chronological timeline of important events and figures in hip-hop culture.