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Hip hop music, also called hip-hop or rap music, is a music genre which consists of music commonly accompanied with rapping, a chanted speech that rhymes.
A culture and art movement that was created by African American and Latino American youth in the Bronx in New York City during the early 1970s.
The Golden Age of Hip Hop refers to roughly the mid 80s-90s when hip hop was very popular.
Hip Hop touched upon many political and social issues focused on the African American experience of ghettos, gang life, drugs, black identity, poverty and racism. This era is known for freeing up of the manner in which rap music was written.
Fashion was represented as bright colors, big jewelry and baggy clothes.
Hip Hop music in the 80’s was about partying, sex, drugs and about being better than others.
In the early 90s, producers began using audio editing software and digital effects to create new styles of alternative hip hop such as jazz rap.
Later in the 90s, rappers created a new style of socially-conscious hip hop when they began rapping about political and social issues.
The most successful styles of the 90s were the hardcore rap of New York and the gangsta rap and G-Funk of Los Angeles.
Hip-hop fashion was largely defined by oversized fits and long silhouettes. One reason cited for this is that many kids growing up poor in cities like New York, LA and Chicago would receive clothes as hand-me-downs from their older siblings.
Denim was also growing during this time, as well as big bold patterns.
The popularity of hip hop music continued through the 2000s.
The years from 2001 to 2006 were defined by collaborations and regional stars finally reaching the mainstream. Kanye West led the charge, rapping about both social issues and material success.
Hip Hop also expanded all over the world, and soon stuff like K-pop, trap, and reggaeton also hit the mainstream.
The sporty look became popular amongst Hip Hop rappers in the 2000s.
Sports brands like Adidas and Nike became very popular.
Fitted caps, bandanas, and baggy clothing were in style amongst rappers.
Although hip-hop has not officially died down, the original hip hop is not as popular as it was back in the day.
New versions of hip hop, such as trap, and rap have become super popular, but hip hop itself has not been as popular.